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Monday - Friday, except District holidays, 8:15 am - 4:45 pm

How to Reach Us
2000 14th Street NW, 6th Floor
Washington, DC 20009
dpw@dc.gov

Phone: (202) 673-6833
Fax: (202) 671-0642
TTY: (202) 673-6833

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William O. Howland Jr.
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Recycling Hotline:
 (202) 645-8245

 
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Publications


The Department of Public Works provides the following guides, brochures and frequently asked questions about services in the District of Columbia.

Business Workflow Diagram - Inbound

Business Workflow Diagram - Inbound

This diagram outlines the workflow for solid waste collections.

 
Business Workflow Diagram - Outbound

Business Workflow Diagram - Outbound

This diagram outlines the workflow for solid waste collections.

 
Commercial Business Recycling Technical Assistance Guide

Commercial Business Recycling Technical Assistance Guide

The DC Department of Public Works, Office of Recycling has prepared this guidebook to assist businesses in developing cost-effective and practical recycling programs that comply with District laws, benefit businesses and help the environment.

 
Commercial Recycling Guide

Commercial Recycling Guide

This publication outlines DC recycling requirements for businesses and commercial establishments.

 
Commercial Recycling Guide - Spanish

Commercial Recycling Guide - Spanish

Los locales que no están autorizados para recibir servicios de basura y reciclaje municipales, o que tengan una unidad destinada a propósitos que no son residenciales, se considera un negocio o establecimiento comercial.

 
Graffiti Removal Release Form

Graffiti Removal Release Form

Graffiti is a major problem in the District of Columbia. In order to remove graffiti, the Department of Public Works (DPW) needs owner permission to remove graffiti from private property.

 
Graffiti Removal Release Form - Spanish

Graffiti Removal Release Form - Spanish

Si el grafiti no es eliminado puede causar deterioro urbano, aumentar la actividad criminal en los vecindarios colindantes, reducir el valor de la propiedad y dar la impresión de que la ciudad no esta comprometida a proveer un entorno limpio y seguro para sus residentes y visitantes. Para lograrlo, el Departamento de Obras Públicas busca su permiso para eliminar grafiti de su propiedad.

 
Managing Leftover Paint

How to Manage Leftover Paint

Too much household paint ends up in the nation's landfills because people needlessly throw it away. Follow these steps to wisely use and dispose of leftover paint.

 
Recycling Boundary Map

Recycling Boundary Map

This map shows the boundaries for recycling collection days.

 
Sweeper Cam

Sweepercam Frequently Asked Questions

“Sweepercam” is a photo enforcement system that uses License Plate Recognition System technology to increase the effectiveness of DPW’s street sweeping program.

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