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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.

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.

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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DPW Director Announces New Leadership for Waste Diversion and Organizational Effectiveness Programs

Date Released: 

Contact: Linda Grant, 202-671-2375

(WASHINGTON, DC) Department of Public Works Acting Director Christopher J. Shorter announced today the appointment of Annie White as DPW’s Manager of the Office of Waste Diversion, and Charles Jackson as Chief Performance Officer of the new Office of Organizational Effectiveness and Change Management. Both appointments are effective November 30, 2015.

Public Oversight Roundtable on District Snow Removal Operations Plan

Date Released: 

Monday, October 26, 2015
Testimony of Christopher J. Shorter, Acting 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

DPW Offers Options to Dispose of HHW, E-cycling, Personal Documents for Shredding in November 2015

Date Released: 

Contact: Linda Grant, 202-671-2375

(Washington, DC) The DC Department of Public Works announced today the November 2015 schedule for disposing of household hazard waste, e-cycling and personal documents for shredding at the Fort Totten Transfer Station*.

Weekly, Saturday HHW and e-cycling drop-off schedule:  November 7, 14, 21, and 28 between 8 am and 3 pm.

DPW Offers Options to Dispose of HHW, E-cycling, Personal Documents for Shredding in October 2015

Date Released: 

Contact: Linda Grant, 202-671-2375

(Washington, DC) The DC Department of Public Works announced today the October 2015 schedule for disposing of household hazard waste, e-cycling and personal documents for shredding at the Fort Totten Transfer Station*.

Weekly, Saturday HHW and e-cycling drop-off schedule:  October 3, 10, 17, and 24 between 8 am and 3 pm.

DPW Blue Plains Impoundment Lot To Close Early at 4:00 PM, Fri., AUG. 7 For Staffing Training

Date Released: 

Contact: Linda Grant, 202-671-2375

(Washington, DC) The DC Department of Public Works announced today that the Blue Plains Impoundment Lot will close at 4 pm, Friday, August 7, 2015 for staff training. The lot will open Friday at its normal time, 8 am. Motorists who wish to retrieve a vehicle from the lot should arrive no later than 4 pm.

Due to Friday’s early closing the Blue Plains Impoundment Lot will be open Saturday, August 8 from 8am to 4pm to allow customers to retrieve impounded vehicles

Reminder: HHW/E-Cycling/Personal Document Shredding Is SAT., July 11

Date Released: 

Contact: Linda Grant, 202-671-2375

(Washington, DC) The DC Department of Public Works reminds residents that the next Household Hazardous Waste/E-cycling/Personal Document Shredding drop-off is Saturday, July 11, 8 am to 3 pm at the Ft. Totten Transfer Station, 4900 John F. McCormack Drive, NE.* While the HHW/e-cycling drop-off is weekly, document shredding is the first Saturday of the month only; however, due to the 4th of July holiday, DPW is offering document shredding on Saturday, July 11.

DPW Mantendrá un Horario Normal Para Recoger Basura/Reciclaje el Viernes 3 de Julio

Date Released: 

Contacto: Linda Grant, 202-671-2375

(Washington, DC)—El Departamento de Obras Públicas de DC (DPW, por sus siglas en inglés) anunció hoy que seguirá un horario normal para la recolección de basura en viernes 3 de julio.  A los residentes a quienes se les recoge la basura en viernes se les recomienda tener sus contenedores de basura y reciclaje listos para recoger a más tardar a las 6:00a.m el viernes 3 de julio y se les recuerda guarden sus contenedores dentro de su propiedad a más tardar el viernes a las 8:30p.m.

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