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DPW has begun Street Sweeping!

DPW Starts Street Sweeping on March 4. Click here to get more information about street sweeping, alley cleaning, yard waste collection, mowing, graffiti removal, and helping hands neighborhood clean up starting later this spring.

Fort Totten transfer station changes

Important Update: Residential Drop-Off Operations have returned to the Fort Totten Transfer Station!

Bulk, trash, and recycling drop-off will be relocated to 4900 John McCormack Rd NE. Contact 311 for bulk pick-ups.

Stay informed for a smooth transition!

Household Trash should be placed in trash bins at home, improper use of a litter cans could result in a citation.

DPW is taking a stand against litter!

Public litter can are receptacles that are intended for small litter like non-recyclable food wrappers and other trash acquired while in transit in the District.

Public litter cans are not for household trash.

Violators may be subject to fines.

Tow and Boot Electronic Alert Program

District drivers can now receive immediate notification if their vehicle been booted, towed, or relocated. Find out how to enroll in DPW’s new Tow and Boot Electronic Alert Program!

How to prepare your recycling

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Holiday Collection Schedule

Use our "Slide Guide" to find out how holidays affect your collection schedule.

Latest

May 1 2024

Mayor Bowser Launches Spring Neighborhood Beautification Initiatives During Back to Basics Season

Teams Will Be Out in the Community Repairing Sidewalks, Cleaning Corridors, Collecting Tires, and...

Apr 30 2024

Mayor Bowser to Celebrate Spring Neighborhood Beautification Initiatives During Back to Basics Season

(Washington, DC) – On Wednesday, May 1 at 11 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser, the District Department of...

Apr 12 2024

Modified District Government Services for DC Emancipation Day

(Washington, DC) – On Tuesday, April 16, District Government will observe DC Emancipation Day....

Mar 21 2024

DPW to Host Community Fair to Celebrate Waste Reduction Plan and Local Resources

(WASHINGTON, DC) – The Department of Public Works (DPW), in partnership with the Department of...

Mar 8 2024

Bowser Administration Issues New Report Showing Progress in Waste Diversion

(WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, the Bowser Administration, through efforts led by the Department of...

May 3 2023

Proposed Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Oversight Hearing

Proposed Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Oversight Hearing Testimony of Timothy W. Spriggs Acting Director...

Feb 23 2023

Fiscal Year 22 and Fiscal Year 23 Performance Hearing

Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Performance Oversight Hearing Testimony of Timothy W. Spriggs...

Mar 8 2022

Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Performance Oversight

Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Performance Oversight Testimony of Michael A. Carter Interim...

Mar 15 2021

Fiscal Year 2020 Performance Oversight Hearing

Introduction Good afternoon, Chairperson Cheh, members of the Council and staff. I am Christine...

Oct 29 2020

The District’s Snow Removal Operations Plan for Winter 2020 – 2021

Before the Committee on Transportation and the Environment

Oct 27 2022

The DC Snow Team Will Prepare for Winter Weather with a Test Deployment Friday, October 28 as part of Back to Basics Week

What/Who: The Department of Public Works (DPW), District Department of Transportation (DDOT),...

Jul 16 2022

DC’s Annual Truck Touch Returns Sat., July 16 at RFK, Lot 8

Free family festival features city vehicles and activities for children of all ages, and adults

May 23 2018

Bowser Administration to Launch 8-Week Graffiti Removal Blitz

District celebrates National Public Works Week with 3rd annual ‘Great Graffiti Wipeout....

Oct 25 2017

DC Snow Team Gears Up For Winter 2017/2018 with Dry Run Practice Session

On Friday, City Administrator Rashad Young and leaders of the DC Snow Team will kick off the 2017-...

Jun 19 2017

DPW MuralsDC Project Kicks off 10th Year Anniversary with New Mural at Ben’s Chili Bowl

“Who’s going to be on the wall?” The frequently asked question along the U street corridor of...

Jul 17 2019

DPW Crews Continue to Deliver Services During Extreme Heat

With temperatures on the rise and expected to remain high throughout the day, the Department of...

Dec 13 2018

DPW Update on the 2018-19 Leaf Season Collection Schedule

Leaf collections are slightly behind schedule in some parts of the District.

Dec 7 2018

DPW Update on the 2018-19 Leaf Season Collection Schedule

Due to recent heavy rains and some snow, leaf collections are slightly behind schedule.

Nov 28 2018

DPW Update on the 2018-19 Leaf Season Collection Schedule

Due to recent heavy rains and some snow, leaf collections are slightly behind schedule.

Nov 2 2018

DPW, DDOT Urge Delivery Companies to Practice Bicycle Lane Safety

The DC Department of Public Works and the DC Department of Transportation sent letters to...

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Frank D. Reeves Municipal Center
2000 14th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009
Phone: (202) 673-6833
Fax: (202) 671-0642
TTY: (202) 673-6833
Email: [email protected]

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Overwhelming Response, Repeated Snow Storms Lead to Delays In Removing Supercans, Recycling Cans.

Date Released:

Mon, 03/31/2014

(Washington, DC) The Department of Public Works explained today why it is experiencing delays in removing Supercans and recycling cans within the 10-day turnaround time from when a removal is requested by calling 311 and the removal occurs. First, residents who have received their new Supercans and recycling cans voted in huge numbers with their “Take Me” stickers to have their old cans removed.