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Department of Public Works


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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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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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DPW Services


DPW provides access to environmental services and information for those people who live, work and play in the District of Columbia.

Ft Totten Transfer Station

DPW offers a solid waste and household hazardous waste disposal drop-off and free personal document shredding site at the Fort Totten Trash Transfer Station.

Frequency: Every Week

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Residential Trash Collection

DPW collects trash once or twice per week from single-family residences and residential buildings with three or fewer living units.

Days: Monday - Friday

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Bulk Trash Collection

DPW collects large, bulky items by appointment from residential households that receive DPW trash collection service.

Days: By Appointment

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Residential Recycling Collection

DPW provides free recycling collection for single-family homes and small residential buildings (with up to three living units).

Days: Monday - Friday

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Yard Waste Collection

DPW collects up to five bags per week of yard waste from residences that receive DPW trash and recycling collection services.

Days: Monday - Friday

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Household Hazardous Waste - E-cycling- Document Shredding

DPW operates a monthly household hazardous waste and e-cycling drop-off and free personal document shredding site at the Fort Totten Trash Transfer Station, the first Saturday of the month, except holidays.

Days: First Saturday and the preceding Thursday

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Featured Services

Solid Waste Education and Enforcement Program (SWEEP)

Solid Waste Education and Enforcement Program (SWEEP)

The Solid Waste Education and Enforcement Program (SWEEP) provides a variety of services to District residents to combat illegal dumping, clean up vacant lots, and support neighborhood clean-ups.

 
DPW employees collecting leaves

Leaf Collection - Holiday Tree Collection

DPW collects leaves at least twice each year from residential neighborhoods by “vacuuming” the leaves raked into treebox spaces.

 
Not in Our DC! program particpants

Not in Our DC - Litter and Graffiti Prevention

DPW’s unique litter and graffiti prevention program, Not in OUR DC! Pledge to Keep the Capital Clean targets youth, ages 13 to 19, and provides tools to become “agents of change” in their families, neighborhoods and schools.

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