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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.

Learn More

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.
Learn More

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DPW Offers Options to Dispose of HHW/E-cycling/Personal Documents for Shredding in August 2016

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(WASHINGTON, DC) - The Department of Public Works (DPW) will accept District residents’ household hazardous waste and e-cyclables on Thursday, August 3 and Thursday, August 31 from 1pm – 5pm, in addition to our regular Saturday service from 8am – 3pm at the Ft. Totten Transfer Station, 4900 John F. McCormack Drive, NE.* DPW will also provide document shredding services on Saturday, August 5 from 8am – 3pm for up to five boxes (or equivalent container) of documents, such as bank statements, credit cards, and pay stubs for shredding from each resident.

DPW Performance Oversight Hearing on Fiscal Years 2016-2017

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

Department of Public Works on: Performance Oversight Hearing on the Department of Public Works Fiscal Years 2016-2017

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

 

Compost Feasibility Study

The Compost Feasibility Study, issued in May 2017, provides an overview of the compost initiatives underway in the District and assesses the feasibility of the District implementing an organics curbside collection program. This study is the first of three studies that will inform the development a Zero Waste Plan, to achieve 80% waste diversion District-wide. The full report and an accompanying letter from DPW Director Shorter can be found below.

 

Fiscal Year 2018 Proposed Budget Oversight Public Hearing

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Government of the District of Columbia, Department of Public Works
Testimony of Chritopher J. Shorter, 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 412
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20004

 

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