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Welcome to the Department of Public Works

The Department of Public Works (DPW) provides municipal services in two distinct program areas: environmental services/solid waste management and parking enforcement. Both contribute to making District streets and public spaces clean, safe, attractive, and accessible.

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!

Leaf Collection

Welcome to the DC DPW Leaf Collection information page. During leaf season, this section will provide weekly updates on our current locations and where we’ll be collecting leaves next. Stay tuned for the latest schedules, so you know when our crews will be in your neighborhood. Leaf collection will begin soon, so check back soon for more details!

Fort Totten Transfer Station Changes

Important Update: Residential Drop-Off Operations have returned to the Fort Totten Transfer Station! Bulk, trash, and recycling drop-off will be relocated to 4900 John McCormack Rd NE.

Contact 311 for bulk pick-ups. Stay informed for a smooth transition!
MuralsDC serves as a compliment to DPW’s mission to clean and beautify the nation’s capital. Since its pilot in 2007, MuralsDC has painted nearly 150 murals in every ward of the city–more than any other entity in the District. While most of the artists are local, the program has worked with artists across the country & around the world, creating some of the most engaging and photographed murals in the region. 

Welcome to the Department of Public Works

The Department of Public Works (DPW) provides municipal services in two distinct program areas: environmental services/solid waste management and parking enforcement. Both contribute to making District streets and public spaces clean, safe, attractive, and accessible.

DPW has begun Street Sweeping! 

DPW Starts Street Sweeping on March 1. Click here to get more information about; street sweeping, alley cleaning, yard waste collection, mowing, graffiti removal, and helping hands neighborhood clean up starting later this spring.

Fort Totten Transfer Station Changes

Important Update: Residential Drop-Off Operations have returned to the Fort Totten Transfer Station! Bulk, trash, and recycling drop-off will be relocated to 4900 John McCormack Rd NE.

Contact 311 for bulk pick-ups. Stay informed for a smooth transition!
MuralsDC serves as a compliment to DPW’s mission to clean and beautify the nation’s capital. Since its pilot in 2007, MuralsDC has painted nearly 150 murals in every ward of the city–more than any other entity in the District. While most of the artists are local, the program has worked with artists across the country & around the world, creating some of the most engaging and photographed murals in the region. 

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 collects large, bulky items by appointment from eligible residential households.
DPW operates solid waste disposal at two transfer stations; Fort Totten Transfer Station and...
The safe disposal of hazardous household waste (HHW) and unwanted electronic equipment helps...
Holidays may affect the date your trash and/or recycling is collected. 
The DC Department of Motor Vehicles allows you to pay tickets online.
Most households follow a once-a-week trash collection schedule. Use our Trash and...
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