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Heat Emergency: A heat emergency is in effect for the District of Columbia.
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Agency Home Responsive

Parking Enforcement Resumes June 1!

Please observe all posted parking enforcement signs. Beginning June 1, 2021 parking enforcement throughout the District of Columbia will resume. DPW will also resume summer services including street sweeping June 1, and will continue mowing. To learn more, Click Here.

DPW is taking a stand against litter!

We collect large, bulky items by appointment from residential households that receive DPW trash collection service? Items such as mattresses, air conditioners & furniture are accepted. Only 7 items per appointment please.

Schedule today https://311.dc.gov

#TrashFreeDC

Staying Safe while Dropping Off Food Waste at DC Farmers’ Markets

Food Waste Drop Off will only operate at markets in our program with approved COVID-19 waivers. Market approvals are processed weekly, please check here for updates to the program and locations.

Get The MyDPW App

The myDPW app allows residents to receive custom alerts about three of DPW’s services: street sweeping, leaf collections, and booting and towing.

Tow and Boot Electronic Alert Program

District drivers can now receive immediate notification if their vehicle been booted, towed, or relocated. Find out how to enroll in DPW’s new Tow and Boot Electronic Alert Program!

Featured Services

Drop-Off your Food Waste

District residents can now drop-off food waste to be composted at designated Farmers' Markets.

Bulk Trash Collection

DPW collects large, bulky items by appointment from eligible residential households.

Parking Tickets

DPW issues parking tickets to vehicles that violate the District’s parking regulations.

Solid Waste Collector Registration and Reporting

Solid waste collectors who operate in DC are required to register.

DPW Customer Service Form

District residents can now report service issues through our web form.

Household Hazardous Waste

The Fort Totten Transfer Station accepts household hazardous waste and unwanted electronics.

How to prepare your recycling

New to the Neighborhood?

Holiday Collection Schedule

Use our "Slide Guide" to find out how holidays affect your collection schedule.

Latest

May 26 2021

Modified District Government Services for Memorial Day 2021

See closures and service adjustments.

Apr 22 2021

Bowser Administration Releases Annual Reports Showing Progress in Waste Diversion, New Targets for Measuring Future Inroads

Today the Bowser Administration, through the District of Columbia Department of Public Works (DPW...

Apr 19 2021

Mayor Bowser Announces Amnesty Program for Drivers With Outstanding Tickets as Enforcement Functions Begin June 1

On June 1, enforcement begins for parking, photo enforcement, and minor moving violations, but...

Apr 14 2021

Modified District Government Services for DC Emancipation Day

What's open, what's closed, and service changes.

Mar 23 2021

DPW Launches Cart Tagging Campaign and Contest to Reduce Recycling Contamination

Today, the Department of Public Works (DPW) launched a “Feet on the Street” campaign to improve the...

Mar 15 2021

Fiscal Year 2020 Performance Oversight Hearing

Introduction Good afternoon, Chairperson Cheh, members of the Council and staff. I am Christine...

Oct 29 2020

The District’s Snow Removal Operations Plan for Winter 2020 – 2021

Before the Committee on Transportation and the Environment

Oct 9 2020

Public Roundtable on Waste Management and Agency Operations at the Department of Public Works

Testimony of Christopher Geldart Director, Department of Public Works Before the Committee...

May 21 2020

Proposed Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Oversight Hearing

Testimony of Christopher Geldart Director, Department of Public Works Before the Committee on...

Nov 6 2019

Public Roundtable and Hearing on The District’s Snow Removal Operations Plan for Winter 2019 – 2020

Before the

May 23 2018

Bowser Administration to Launch 8-Week Graffiti Removal Blitz

District celebrates National Public Works Week with 3rd annual ‘Great Graffiti Wipeout....

Oct 25 2017

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

On Friday, City Administrator Rashad Young and leaders of the DC Snow Team will kick off the 2017-...

Jun 19 2017

DPW MuralsDC Project Kicks off 10th Year Anniversary with New Mural at Ben’s Chili Bowl

“Who’s going to be on the wall?” The frequently asked question along the U street corridor of...

Jun 2 2017

DPW to Host the 10th Anniversary of the Citywide “Truck Touch” Sat., June 10 at RFK, Lot 7

The Department of Public Works (DPW) invites the public to attend the 10th annual summer kick off...

Dec 9 2016

DPW to Discuss Leaf Season During “Twitter Talk” Thurs., Dec. 15, at Noon

The Department of Public Works invites residents to “Twitter Talk” about DPW’s leaf collection...

Jul 17 2019

DPW Crews Continue to Deliver Services During Extreme Heat

With temperatures on the rise and expected to remain high throughout the day, the Department of...

Dec 13 2018

DPW Update on the 2018-19 Leaf Season Collection Schedule

Leaf collections are slightly behind schedule in some parts of the District.

Dec 7 2018

DPW Update on the 2018-19 Leaf Season Collection Schedule

Due to recent heavy rains and some snow, leaf collections are slightly behind schedule.

Nov 28 2018

DPW Update on the 2018-19 Leaf Season Collection Schedule

Due to recent heavy rains and some snow, leaf collections are slightly behind schedule.

Nov 2 2018

DPW, DDOT Urge Delivery Companies to Practice Bicycle Lane Safety

The DC Department of Public Works and the DC Department of Transportation sent letters to...

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Department of Public Works

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Frank D. Reeves Municipal Center
2000 14th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009
Phone: (202) 673-6833
Fax: (202) 671-0642
TTY: (202) 673-6833
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