The following brochures and fact sheets are currently available from DPW:
2015 Commercial and Residential Brochure
Doggy Duties
Ft. Totten Transfer Station
Rules of Use DPW offers waste drop-off services to District residents. View the Rules of Use for the Waste Transfer Station.
Helping Hand Application
Weekly HHWE 2014 Brochure
Just in time for Spring Cleaning! Weekly household hazardous waste/e-cycling drop-off starts Saturday, April 5, 2014
Holiday Recycling Guide- 2017
This holiday season we celebrate family and friends, and opportunities to “go green” are abundant!
How SMART is Your Office or Apartment Building?
DC requires recycling in office buildings, churches, retailers,warehouses, apartment buildings with four or more units, cooperatives, condominiums, bars and restaurants, nonprofit organizations, schools, and universities.
How to Manage Leftover Paint
Too much household paint ends up in the nation's landfills because people needlessly throw it away. Follow these steps to wisely use and dispose of leftover paint.
Leaf Collection Brochure (2016-2017)
The fall leaf collection program runs between Monday, November 7, 2016 and January 14, 2017, and every neighborhood in the District will have its leaves collected.
MRSI Program Accomplishments Report (2010)
The District of Columbia Department of Public Works has completed its second year of training young adults to be solid waste management professionals.
Proper Disposal of Needles and Sharps
Recommended Steps for the Safe Disposal of Needles or “Sharps” In the District of Columbia
Public Awareness Campaign: Is Your Sidewalk Shoveled
During a snow event, residents and businesses are reminded they should be prepared to shovel the walkways adjacent to their properties, as required by District law.
Recycling Made Easy
Take the Recycling Challenge! Can you find all the recylable items in the puzzle?
Request for Mural Space and MuralsDC Agreement Forms
The DC Department of Public Works (DPW) is looking for mural sites in Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 to be considered as part of its MuralsDC program, which will run beginning spring 2012.
Residential Waste Study (2008)
The DC Department of Public Works (DPW) performed a hand sort of residentially-generated solid waste during a three-week period between October 23 and November 8, 2007.
Shredding Made Easy - English and Spanish Versions
Identity theft is quickly becoming one of the most widespread and costly crimes of our time.
Recycling Brochure
Do you recycle? Do you use products packed in cardboard? These are examples of cardboard packaging you can recycle.
Sweepercam Frequently Asked Questions
“Sweepercam” is a photo enforcement system that uses License Plate Recognition System technology to increase the effectiveness of DPW’s street sweeping program.