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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.
Director

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Recycling Hotline:
 (202) 645-8245

 
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All Services


The Department of Public Works provides the District’s most visible municipal services to keep the city clean, protect public safety, ease traffic flow and create turnover in parking spaces.

An abandoned or dangerous vehicle

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.

 
A booted car in the District

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.

 
DPW Employees conducting bulk trash collection

Bulk Trash Collection

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

 
Commercial Recycling

Commercial Recycling

Recycling is required, by law, in all commercial establishments – including residential buildings with four or more apartments, churches and schools/colleges.

 
District Snow Team

District Snow Team

The Department of Public Works partners with the Department of Transportation to provide snow and ice control services. Safety is the driving force behind the snow and ice control program.

 
Household Hazardous Waste

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.

 
Graffiti Removal

Graffiti Removal

Graffiti is a major problem in the District of Columbia. If not removed, graffiti can cause blight, increase criminal activity in the surrounding neighborhoods, and reduce property values.

 
Household Hazardous Waste

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.

 
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.

 
Meet a DPW Representative

Meet a DPW Representative

Representatives of the Department of Public Works are available to meet with community members.

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