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Leaf Collection

The first pass for leaf collection in Section B will begin Monday, November 16, 2026.  Section B residents, please have your leaves at the tree box or curbside by Sunday, November 15, 2026.

DPW Smart Bins Reaches 1 Million-Pound Collection Milestone

As District residents are increasingly dropping off their food waste in DPW's network of Food Waste Smart Bins, DPW has reached a major sustainability milestone, collecting 1 million pounds of compostable material.
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Celebrate DC’s story through public art!

The DC250 Mural Project will bring eight new murals to iconic locations across the District, with one mural in each ward. Created by DC-based artists, each piece will reflect the history, identity and spirit of the community it represents.

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!

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!

Celebrate DC’s story through public art!

The DC250 Mural Project will bring eight new murals to iconic locations across the District, with one mural in each ward. Created by DC-based artists, each piece will reflect the history, identity and spirit of the community it represents.

DPW Smart Bins Reaches 1 Million-Pound Collection Milestone

As District residents are increasingly dropping off their food waste in DPW's network of Food Waste Smart Bins, DPW has reached a major sustainability milestone, collecting 1 million pounds of compostable material.

Enter your address to see the status of your trash and recycling collection.

Leaf Collection

The first pass for leaf collection in Section B will begin Monday, November 16, 2026.  Section B residents, please have your leaves at the tree box or curbside by Sunday, November 15, 2026.

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DPW Offers Options to Dispose of HHW, E-cycling, Personal Documents for Shredding in October 2015

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Contact: Linda Grant, 202-671-2375

(Washington, DC) The DC Department of Public Works announced today the October 2015 schedule for disposing of household hazard waste, e-cycling and personal documents for shredding at the Fort Totten Transfer Station*.

Weekly, Saturday HHW and e-cycling drop-off schedule:  October 3, 10, 17, and 24 between 8 am and 3 pm.

DPW Blue Plains Impoundment Lot To Close Early at 4:00 PM, Fri., AUG. 7 For Staffing Training

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Contact: Linda Grant, 202-671-2375

(Washington, DC) The DC Department of Public Works announced today that the Blue Plains Impoundment Lot will close at 4 pm, Friday, August 7, 2015 for staff training. The lot will open Friday at its normal time, 8 am. Motorists who wish to retrieve a vehicle from the lot should arrive no later than 4 pm.

Due to Friday’s early closing the Blue Plains Impoundment Lot will be open Saturday, August 8 from 8am to 4pm to allow customers to retrieve impounded vehicles

Reminder: HHW/E-Cycling/Personal Document Shredding Is SAT., July 11

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Contact: Linda Grant, 202-671-2375

(Washington, DC) The DC Department of Public Works reminds residents that the next Household Hazardous Waste/E-cycling/Personal Document Shredding drop-off is Saturday, July 11, 8 am to 3 pm at the Ft. Totten Transfer Station, 4900 John F. McCormack Drive, NE.* While the HHW/e-cycling drop-off is weekly, document shredding is the first Saturday of the month only; however, due to the 4th of July holiday, DPW is offering document shredding on Saturday, July 11.

DPW Mantendrá un Horario Normal Para Recoger Basura/Reciclaje el Viernes 3 de Julio

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Contacto: Linda Grant, 202-671-2375

(Washington, DC)—El Departamento de Obras Públicas de DC (DPW, por sus siglas en inglés) anunció hoy que seguirá un horario normal para la recolección de basura en viernes 3 de julio.  A los residentes a quienes se les recoge la basura en viernes se les recomienda tener sus contenedores de basura y reciclaje listos para recoger a más tardar a las 6:00a.m el viernes 3 de julio y se les recuerda guarden sus contenedores dentro de su propiedad a más tardar el viernes a las 8:30p.m.

DPW to Follow Normal Trash/Recycling Schedule Fri., July 3

Date Released: 

Contact: Linda Grant, 202-671-2375

(Washington, DC)  The DC Department of Public Works announced today that it will follow its normal trash and recycling collections schedule on Friday, July 3.  Residents whose trash and recycling are collected on Friday, should have their trash and recycling containers out for collection no later than 6:00 am, Friday, July 3, and return the containers to their private property by 8:30 pm Friday.

Other DPW sanitation services to be affected during the holiday weekend:

Truck Touch 2015

The public is invited to attend a free, citywide “Truck Touch” Saturday, June 6, 2015, from 8 am to 1 pm at RFK Stadium, Lot 7. A host of DC government agencies will present and demonstrate nearly 30 vehicles used to clean and repair streets, change traffic lights, collect refuse, clear snow, provide emergency services, administer mobile health care, and more.

Fiscal Year 2016 Proposed Budget and Financial Plan For The Department of Public Works.

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Government of the District of Columbia, Department of Public Works
Testimony of William O. Howland, Jr. Director,

Department of Public Works on: Fiscal Year 2016 Proposed Budget and Financial Plan For The Department of Public Works.

Committee On Transportation And The Environment
Mary M. Cheh, Chairperson
John A. Wilson Building
Room 123
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20004

DPW Offers Options to Dispose of HHW, E-cycling, Personal Documents for Shredding in April 2015

Date Released: 

Contact: Linda Grant, 202-671-2375

Washington, DC) The DC Department of Public Works announced today the April 2015 schedule for disposing of household hazard waste, e-cycling and personal documents for shredding at the Fort Totten Transfer Station*.

Weekly, Saturday HHW and e-cycling drop-off schedule:  April 4, 11, 18 and 25 between 8 am and 3 pm.

Monthly, weekday HHW and e-cycling drop-off: Thursday, April 2.  Every month, weather permitting, DPW will accept HHW and e-cycling the Thursday before the first Saturday between 1 pm and 5 pm.

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