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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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William O. Howland Jr.
Director

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Recycling Hotline:
 (202) 645-8245

Other DPW Services:
 311 or (202) 737-4404

 


 
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Recycling


Most items used every day—especially containers—are made of materials that can be used over and over again. Recycling is collecting used materials that would otherwise be thrown away and breaking down and remaking these materials into new products. Recycling saves resources and sends less trash to landfills and incinerators. Contact us at recycle@dc.gov.

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Commercial Recycling

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

 
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.

 
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.

 
Public Space Recycling

Public Space Recycling

DPW operates two public space recycling pilot programs that target busy commercial areas where significant amounts of recyclable materials are being deposited in trash receptacles.

 
Recycling Resources for Kids and Teachers

Recycling Resources for Kids and Teachers

DPW suggests teaching resources to help children learn more about recycling and the environment.

 
A residential recycling bin

Residential Recycling Collection

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

 
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