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Department of Public Works


Office Hours
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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Website: http://dpw.dc.gov

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William O. Howland Jr.

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

 
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Parking Enforcement


The Department of Public Works enforces all applicable District laws related to parking, keeps streets and alleys clean, and maintains the District's fleet of service vehicles.

Booting and Impoundment

Vehicles that have two or more unsatisfied parking or photo enforcement tickets that are 60 days old may be booted and towed. All fines and boot/tow fees must be paid before the vehicle is released.

Days: Monday - Friday

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Abandoned and Dangerous Vehicles

DPW’s Abandoned Vehicle Operations (AVO) inspectors circulate throughout the District looking for abandoned and dangerous vehicles to investigate then remove from public and private property.

Days: Monday - Friday

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Featured Street Enforcement Services

Car being towed from a DC Street

Towing

If a vehicle has been ticketed, DPW tow crane operators may tow a vehicle for any parking violation. Typically, DPW tows vehicles that pose a danger to the public or impede the flow of traffic.

 
Parking Enforcement: Ticketing

Ticketing

Parking officers write tickets for expired meters and vehicle registrations, missing tags, residential parking violations, and other parking violations.

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