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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.

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.

Summer Collection Hours

To beat the heat, DPW collection crews will start earlier than normal! Through September, trash, recycling, and food waste collection crews will start at 5:30 AM to avoid dangerous temperatures. Residents can set their cans out beginning at 6 PM the night before their scheduled collection.

Spring Operations

DPW continues to deliver our comprehensive spring services—from street sweeping to ground maintenance—to keep our neighborhoods clean, safe, and beautiful. Please note that the Fort Totten Transfer Station is currently out of mulch. 

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!

Spring Operations

DPW continues to deliver our comprehensive spring services—from street sweeping to ground maintenance—to keep our neighborhoods clean, safe, and beautiful. Please note that the Fort Totten Transfer Station is currently out of mulch. 

Summer Collection Hours

To beat the heat, DPW collection crews will start earlier than normal! Through September, trash, recycling, and food waste collection crews will start at 5:30 AM to avoid dangerous temperatures. Residents can set their cans out beginning at 6 PM the night before their scheduled collection.

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.

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Current Delays:

All delayed routes are being actively monitored to ensure completion. Routes operating on schedule are expected to conclude by 7:00 p.m. As of September 3, 2026, the following routes are delayed and will be completed by September 4, 2026. Please leave your bins at your point of collection.

  • Recycle route in ANC 3C, Mass. Ave Heights
  • Recycle route in ANC 3D, Spring Valley

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Fiscal Year 2018 Proposed Budget Oversight Public Hearing

Date Released: 

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

 

District Releases Inaugural Solid Waste Diversion Progress Report

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(WASHINGTON, DC) – The Department of Public Works (DPW) today released the District’s first-ever Fiscal Year (FY) 2015-2016 Solid Waste Diversion Progress Report. The report provides an overview of the District’s waste diversion programs and initiatives. It also provides waste generation and diversion rate data to assist District stakeholders in working together to achieve its waste diversion goals. The report includes FY ‘15 solid waste data and diversion rates, FY ‘15 & ‘16 accomplishments, and FY ‘17 planned initiatives.

Annual Solid Waste Diversion Progress Report

The purpose of the Annual Waste Diversion Update is to provide District residents, businesses, the Mayor, and Council a report on waste diversion programs and initiatives underway in the District as well as data on the District’s waste generation and diversion rates. This information is used by a variety of District stakeholders to continue collaboration towards our District-wide waste diversion goals.

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