Sorry, you need to enable JavaScript to visit this website.

config

Config

Leaf Collection

The first pass for leaf collection in Section A in Wards 1-8 is underway. Section B, you’re up next. 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.
name that plow
DPW is putting fun into winter preparations with the launch of its “Name That Plow” contest, inviting District residents to put their creativity to the test and help name eight of the city’s snowplows—one representing each ward. Whether it’s a clever pun, a nod to DC history, a neighborhood inside joke, or a name that captures the unique spirit of the nation’s capital, DPW wants residents to let their imaginations run wild.

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.
Trash and Recycling Collection Map Bannerr

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

Murals DC 250 Background

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!

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 A in Wards 1-8 is underway. Section B, you’re up next. 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 homepage search

 

Upcoming Events

There are no events at this time.

View Past Events >

Transportation & the Environment Public Hearing

Date Released: 

Government of the District of Columbia, Department of Public Works
Testimony of Christopher J. Shorter, Director 

Department of Public Works on: Bill 22-501, the “Residential Composting Incentives Amendment Act” and DPW’s Implementation of the Sustainable Solid Waste Management Amendment Act of 2014

Committee On Transportation And The Environment
Mary M. Cheh, Chairperson
John A. Wilson Building
Room 412
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20004

DPW Thanksgiving Service Schedule

Date Released: 

The DC Department of Public Works (DPW) will observe Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 23. As such, sanitation services will be suspended on Thursday, resuming Friday, November 24. Parking enforcement will also be suspended, with normal operations resuming Friday, November 24. The District of Columbia Government will be closed on Friday, November 24, but this will not impact sanitation services, parking enforcement, or leaf collections.

DPW to Observe Veterans Day, Friday, November 10th

Date Released: 

The DC Department of Public Works (DPW) will observe Veterans Day on Friday, November 10. As such, sanitation services will be suspended on Friday, resuming Saturday, November 11. Parking enforcement will also be suspended, with normal operations resuming Monday, November 13.

Friday trash and recycling collections will “slide” to Saturday for those who typically receive trash and recycling collection services on Friday.

DPW Offers Options to Dispose of HHW/E-cycling/Personal Documents for Shredding in November

Date Released: 

(WASHINGTON, DC) The Department of Public Works (DPW) will accept District residents’ household hazardous waste and e-cyclables on November 2 and 30 from 1 pm—5 pm, in addition to our regular Saturday service from 8 am—3 pm at the Fort Totten Transfer Station.*

DC Snow Team Gears Up For Winter 2017/2018 with Dry Run Practice Session

Date Released: 

On Friday, City Administrator Rashad Young and leaders of the DC Snow Team will kick off the 2017-2018 snow season with a dry run exercise and press conference at the Farragut Salt Dome. The Snow Dry Run is a training exercise for the 800+ members of the DC Snow Team (DPW, DDOT, DGS, DHS, Serve DC, and other agencies) to prepare for every aspect of the city’s snow and ice operations. About 500 plow drivers will drive their routes, while administrative, supervisory, logistics and IT employees will practice their functions at their respective sites.

Transportation & the Environment Public Oversight Roundtable

Date Released: 

Testimony of Christopher J. Shorter, Director
Government of the District of Columbia, Department of Public Works

Department of Public Works on: Public Oversight Roundtable on District Snow Removal Operations Plan

Committee On Transportation and the Environment
Mary M. Cheh, Chairperson

John A. Wilson Building
Room 500
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20004
Monday, October 16, 2017

Department of Public Works, Commission on the Arts and Humanities Announce 10 New Mural Sites to Fight City Graffiti

Date Released: 

(Washington, DC) – The Department of Public Works (DPW) and the Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH) will paint 10 additional murals as part of its collaborative MuralsDC program. This week murals began on the alley wall of 624 T Street, NW, adjacent to the Howard Theatre and at 1210 V Street NW, adjacent to the Ben’s Chili Bowl mural in Ben Ali Way. This summer, MuralsDC celebrated its 10-year anniversary with a new mural on the wall of Ben’s Chili Bowl on U Street.

Subscribe to

Featured Services

DPW collects large, bulky items by appointment from eligible residential households.
The safe disposal of household hazardous waste (HHW), batteries, and unwanted electronic equipment…
Holidays may affect the date your trash and/or recycling is collected. 
The DC Department of Motor Vehicles allows you to pay tickets online.
Most households follow a once-a-week trash collection schedule. Use our Trash and…
DPW operates solid waste disposal at two transfer stations; Fort Totten Transfer Station and…

News Content Item

News

Leaf Collection Vaccum

Leaf Collection

Group of teenagers cleaning a park

Helping Hands Clean up

Food Waste Bin

Food Waste Drop-Off

DPW Social Media Block

DPW Service Selector Dropdown

DO NOT EDIT THIS PAGE

1 I Need To...
2 ...
3 Submit