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District residents can now drop-off food waste to be composted at designated Farmers' Markets.
Solid waste collectors who operate in DC are required to register.
DPW collects large, bulky items by appointment from eligible residential households.
The Fort Totten Transfer Station accepts household hazardous waste and unwanted electronics.
DPW collects trash from single-family homes and apartment buildings with three or fewer units.
DPW issues parking tickets to vehicles that violate the District’s parking regulations.
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Oct 25 2017
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Jun 2 2017
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Dec 9 2016
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Dec 13 2018
Leaf collections are slightly behind schedule in some parts of the District.
Dec 7 2018
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Nov 28 2018
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Department of Public Works
Office Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:15 am to 4:45 pm, except District holidays
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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
Email: [email protected]
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Monday to Friday, 8:15 am to 4:45 pm, except District holidays
Connect With Us
Frank D. Reeves Municipal Center
2000 14th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009
Phone: (202) 673-6833
Fax: (202) 671-0642
TTY: (202) 673-6833
Email: [email protected]




Date Released:
Wed, 05/16/2018
The Department of Public Works (DPW) has dismissed all Notice of Violations (NOV) issued for solid waste containers being in public space at the wrong time for those who had not previously received a warning. The dismissal applies to 377 citations issued between February 19 (Presidents’ Day) and May 15. Moving forward, DPW’s Solid Waste and Education Enforcement Program (SWEEP) inspectors will issue warnings for this violation type prior to issuing a citation, which carries a $75 fine.