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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.
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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.
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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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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!
Learn More

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.
Learn More

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.
Learn More About Food Waste

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

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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.
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The Department of Public Works Cancels Monday, March 3 Trash and Recycling Collections Due to Snow, Ice

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(Washington, DC)  The Department of Public Works announced that due to today’s wintry mix of sleet, freezing rain and snow, trash and recycling collections are cancelled for Monday, March 3.  Residents with Monday collections are asked to keep trash and recycling until their next collection day.  DPW also advises residents that collections are likely to be affected through the week because of the weather, so check www.dpw.dc.gov or www.snow.dc.gov for updates. 

DC Snow Team Goes Into Full Deployment Sunday March 2, For Yet Another Snow/Sleet/Freezing Rain Storm

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(Washington, DC) the District Snow Team (Department of Public Works and Department of Transportation) will go into a full deployment Sunday, March 2, putting more than 200 plows on District commercial and residential streets by 2 am Monday, March 3.  The forecast calls for a 90% chance for rain and snow early Monday morning and precipitation in the form of snow, sleet and freezing rain may continue through Monday evening.  Possibly 1-3 inches of snow may accumulate but this can change.  Temperatures will be in the low 30sF.

The Department of Public Works to Suspend Trash and Recycling Thursday, February. 13 Due to Deep Snow

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(Washington, DC)  The DC Department of Public Works announced today that trash and recycling will be suspended Thursday, February 13 because the overnight snowfall made collections dangerous to staff and property.  Residents whose trash and/or recycling are collected on Thursdays should hold onto these items until their next scheduled collection day.

DPW also will suspend delivery new Supercans and recycling cans to residents whose trash and recycling are collected by DPW.  These deliveries will resume once conditions allow. 

DC Snow Emergency Goes Into Effect at 6:30 PM February. 12

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(Washington, DC) With a heavy snowfall predicted, the District announced today that a snow emergency will go into effect at 6:30 pm, Wednesday, February 12.  By declaring a snow emergency, the District Snow Team (Department of Public Works and Department of Transportation) will be able to clear snow emergency routes curb to curb.  To learn where a vehicle has been towed, call the Towed Vehicle Locator office at 202.541.6083 or go to http://dpw.dc.gov/service/locate-towed-vehicle.

DPW HOLDS MONTHLY HHW/E-CYCLING/SHREDDING DROP-OFF SAT., DEC. 7

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(Washington, DC) The DC Department of Public Works will hold its next monthly Household Hazardous Waste/E-cycling/Personal Document Shredding drop-off Saturday, December 7, 8 am to 3 pm, at the Ft. Totten Transfer Station*.  The monthly drop-off is held every first Saturday, except holidays, at Ft. Totten, between 8 am and 3 pm.

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特区市政工务局基本信息

机构名字：特区市政工务局

工作宗旨：
特区市政工务局的使命是经济有效地提供有利于生态和环境保护的市政服务。

核心项目/部门介绍：

固体废弃物管理处
特区市政工务局固体废弃物管理处从事数项每天的日常作业，包括垃圾和可回收品的收集与清运、卫生教育和法规执行、涂鸦清除、公共垃圾箱服务、秋叶清除和道路以及巷道之清洁。
停车执法管理处
特区市政工务局停车执法管理处负责处理弃置和危险车辆的拖离，以及开具停车违规罚单、拖车、加锁和扣留违规停泊的车辆。
车队管理处
特区市政工务局车队管理处管理特区政府数以千计的政府用车，工作包括购买、加油和保养车辆，以保障市政府工作的日常运行。管理的车辆从房车到重型设备不等。车队管理处同时负责为特区政府购买有利于环境保护、使用替代能源的车辆。

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