dpw

Department of Public Works

Agency Home Responsive

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

Beginning April 6, 2022, residential operations including bulk, trash, and recycling drop-off will take place at the Benning Road Transfer Station. The Fort Totten transfer station will be closed for drop-offs until Fall 2022. The Fort Totten transfer station will be closed for drop-offs until Fall 2022. Operations will be moved to the Benning Road Transfer station located at 3200 Benning Road, NE starting April 6, 10 am – 2 pm, Wednesday – Friday.

Residents can still contact 311 to schedule a bulk pick up.

DPW is taking a stand against litter!

Public litter can are receptacles that are intended for small litter like non-recyclable food wrappers and other trash acquired while in transit in the District.

Public litter cans are not for household trash.

Violators may be subject to fines.

MuralsDC Turns 15

DPW’s MuralsDC program is celebrating its 15^th year of beautifying the city and is looking for a few good walls! Click here to apply for a free mural TODAY while there are still funds available.

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.

Solid Waste Collector Registration and Reporting

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

Bulk Trash Collection

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

Household Hazardous Waste

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

Residential Trash Collection

DPW collects trash from single-family homes and apartment buildings with three or fewer units.

Parking Tickets

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

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 16 2022

Mayor Bowser Celebrates DPW Employees, Kicks Off National Public Works Week with Citywide Graffiti Cleaning Tour

DPW kicked off a week of activities with a citywide graffiti cleaning blitz.

Apr 13 2022

Mayor Bowser Announces Upcoming Open Streets Event in Ward 8

Open Streets Event in Ward 8 on Saturday, May 21 Will Kick Off a Series of Citywide Open Streets...

Mar 11 2022

Mayor Bowser to Deploy District Snow Team in Preparation for Possible Saturday Snowfall

Snowplows will be on standby and deployed if snow accumulates two or more inches.

Mar 2 2022

DPW Awarded Federal Grant to Support Food Waste Diversion in the District

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 1, 2022

Feb 28 2022

Bowser Administration Announces Residential Street Sweeping Starts March 1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 1, 2022 CONTACT: Erica Cunningham | [email protected] | 202....

Mar 8 2022

Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Performance Oversight

Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Performance Oversight Testimony of Michael A. Carter Interim...

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...

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...

DPW Twitter Feed

Tweets by @DCDPW

Department of Public Works

Office Hours
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]

Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt)

Notice of Violation Dismissal (February 19—May 15): Solid Waste Bins in Public Space

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.