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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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El departamento de obras públicas estará celebrando el día de los Presidentes, Lunes Febrero 16.

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Contacto: Linda Grant, 202-671-2375

(Washington D.C.) El departamento de obras públicas (DPW por sus siglas en inglés) ha anunciado hoy la manera en que los servicios serán afectados en celebración del día de los Presidentes el, Lunes, 16 de febrero.

DPW to Discuss Snow and Affected Services During Live, Web Chat Thursday, January 29, at Noon

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Contact: Nancee Lyons, (202) 671-2637

(Washington, DC) Curious about how snow events can impact such services as parking enforcement and trash and recycling collection? Join the Department of Public Works Street and Alley Cleaning Division’s live, web chat to discuss what happens during a snow event Thursday, January 29, 2015, from 12 - 1 pm. During this time, DPW Officials will also address residents’ questions and/or concerns.

District Snow Team to Fully Deploy Wednesday January 21, 2015

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Contact: Michael Czin, 202-355-4405

LaToya Foster 202-355-5326
Linda Grant 202-671-2375
Reggie Sanders 202-437-0809

(Washington, DC) Mayor Muriel Bowser will deploy more than 200 snow trucks at 4:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 21 for a winter storm that could bring up to one inch of snow, starting around 6:00 am and continuing possibly until 5:00 pm. The forecast calls for a mix of snow and rain with temperatures in the low 30sF and a high of 38F Wednesday afternoon. A slushy coating is forecasted for DC.

DPW To Observe Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, January 19, 2015

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(Washington, DC) The Department of Public Works (DPW) announced today how services will be affected Monday, January 19 when the District observes Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Trash and recycling collections, street and alley cleaning, bulk trash and recycling drop-off, and parking enforcement will be suspended. All services will resume Tuesday, January 20.

DPW Continues to Collect Trash and Recycling Where Possible This Week

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Contact: Linda Grant, 202-671-2375

(Washington, DC) The Department of Public Works is collecting trash and recycling, where possible; however, the Tuesday, January 6 snowfall, followed by sub-freezing temperatures Wednesday and Thursday have created conditions in some neighborhoods that are too dangerous for collection crews to work. Therefore, DPW is asking residents whose trash and/or recycling collections are not made this week to hold these items until their next collection day.

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

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Contact: Linda Grant, (202) 671-2375

(Washington, DC) The DC Department of Public Works announced today the December 2014 schedule for disposing of household hazard waste, e-cycling and personal documents at the Ft. Totten Transfer Station*. 

Weekly, Saturday HHW and e-cycling drop-off schedule:  December 6, 13, 20 and 27 between 8 am and 3 pm. 

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