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Leaf Collection

Leaf collection for Section A in Wards 1-8 is still underway. The first pass for leaf collection in Section B will begin on Monday, November 11, 2024. Residents in Section B in Wards 1-8 should have their leaves raked to the tree box or curbside no later than Sunday, November 10, 2024. Stay tuned for the latest schedules, so you know when our crews will be in your neighborhood!

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Welcome to the Department of Public Works

The Department of Public Works (DPW) provides municipal services in two distinct program areas: environmental services/solid waste management and parking enforcement. Both contribute to making District streets and public spaces clean, safe, attractive, and accessible.

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DPW Special Waste Collection Events

The Department of Public Works (DPW) hosts Special Waste Collection Events, which are your chance to safely recycle electronics, dispose of hazardous waste, and shred documents. Residents can reserve their 15-minute spot for quick, easy drop-off! Open to DC residents only—bring proof of residency. No commercial waste allowed. Let’s keep DC clean together!

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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!

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MuralsDC serves as a compliment to DPW’s mission to clean and beautify the nation’s capital. Since its pilot in 2007, MuralsDC has painted nearly 150 murals in every ward of the city–more than any other entity in the District. While most of the artists are local, the program has worked with artists across the country & around the world, creating some of the most engaging and photographed murals in the region.

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Welcome to the Department of Public Works

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DPW has begun Street Sweeping!

DPW Starts Street Sweeping on March 1. 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.

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