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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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Transportation and the Environment Roundtable on Snow Removal Plans

Date Released: 

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

Department of Public Works on: The District's Snow Removal Operations Plan for Winter 2014-2015. 

COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Mary M. Cheh, Chairperson
John A. Wilson Building
Room 500
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20004

DPW Impoundment Lot to Close at 5:30 pm, Friday, August 8 2014 for Employee Training

Date Released: 

 Contact: Linda Grant, 202-213-2824

(Washington, DC)  The DC Department of Public Works announced today that the Blue Plains Impoundment and Storage Facility at 5001 Shepherd Parkway, S.W., will close 30 minutes early, at 5:30 pm Friday, August 8 while employees participate in a training program.  The facility’s normal hours are weekdays between 8 am and 6 pm. The closest Metro stop is the Anacostia Subway Station. Customers may call the impoundment lot at 202-541-6083.

DPW Suspends Residential Street Sweeping Around 55th Street, NE and SE Due to Street Paving Project from August 1-10, 2014

Date Released: 

Contact: Linda Grant, 202-671-2375

(Washington, DC)  The Department of Public Works announced today that weekly mechanical sweeping of certain residential blocks around 55th Street, NE and SE will be suspended August 1-10, 2014 while 55th Street is being repaved. As a result, DPW also will not issue parking tickets to vehicles that remain parked in these blocks during posted street sweeping days.

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THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS INVITES YOU TO COME MEET THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO KEEP OUR CITY STREETS SAFE AND CLEAN. COME EXPERIENCE THE HIGH-TECH EQUIPMENT & VEHICLES USED TO PROVIDE VITAL CITY SERVICES. LEARN HOW THEY OPERATE TO SERVE YOU BETTER. KIDS CAN CLIMB ABOARD, WORK THE GEARS, AND HONK THE HORNS!

For More information contact the Department of Public Works at (202) 673-6833
 

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