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Great Graffiti Wipeout 2017

The "Great Graffitti Wipeout is a eight-week prorgam highliighting the city's efforts to eradicate graffiti, reduce illegal tagging and remove illegal posters citywide. Annually, there are about 42,000 incidents of graffiti and illegal posters.

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

This year marks the 10th anniversary of MuralsDC. DPW in partnership with DCARTS, will celebrate its first mural of the season at Ben’s Chili Bowl at 1213 U Street, NW, on Wednesday, June 21, at 12:00 pm.

District Releases Compost Feasibility Study

The District’s Compost Feasibility Study outlines steps the District will take to advance composting in the District and the Washington metropolitan region.

Food Waste Drop-Off Program

District residents can now drop-off food waste to be composted at designated Farmers Markets, one in each of the District's eight wards, free of charge on Saturdays.

Towed Vehicle Locator pointing to a city map and tow truck with car

Has Your Vehicle Been Towed?

If your car or truck has been towed, use the vehicle locator to determine where to find it and retrieve it.

DPW's TicPix

If you received a notice that you have a parking violation and want to see the picture, use our TicPix app.

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.

Household Hazardous Waste

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

Collection Schedule

Use our Trash and Recycling Collection Day App to find your collection day(s).

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.

DPW Performance Management

DPW by the Numbers

DPW by the Numbers: Weekly Executive Dashboards for FY 2016

New to the Neighborhood?

Holiday Collection Schedule

Holiday Trash / Recycling Collection Schedule

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

Latest

Jun 21 2017

Mayor Bowser Joins Ben’s Chili Bowl to Reveal New Mural

The new mural shows the portraits of more than a dozen African American trailblazers.

Jun 20 2017

Mayor Bowser to Join Ben’s Chili Bowl to Reveal New Mural

Mayor Muriel Bowser will join the Ali family to unveil the new mural at Ben’s Chili Bowl.

Jun 16 2017

The District Launches Final Food Waste Drop-Off Location, Now Available in All Eight Wards

(WASHINGTON, DC) The Department of Public Works (DPW) will launch the final farmers market food...

Jun 12 2017

Mayor Bowser Launches Great Graffiti Wipeout, Highlights MuralsDC Expansion

Mayor Muriel Bowser kicked off Washington, DC’s second annual “Great Graffiti Wipeout...

Jun 12 2017

District Prepares for Extreme Heat, Cautions Residents to Stay Safe

With temperatures on the rise and expected to remain high throughout the week, the DC Government is...

Apr 26 2017

Fiscal Year 2018 Proposed Budget Oversight Public Hearing

Government of the District of Columbia, Department of Public Works Testimony of Chritopher J....

Mar 16 2017

DPW Performance Oversight Hearing on Fiscal Years 2016-2017

Government of the District of Columbia, Department of Public Works Testimony of Christopher J....

Oct 25 2016

Public Oversight Roundtable on District Snow Removal Operations Plan

Government of the District of Columbia, Department of Public Works Testimony of Christopher J....

Apr 25 2016

Performance Oversight Hearing on the Department of Public Works Fiscal Years 2015-2016

Government of the District of Columbia, Department of Public Works Testimony of Christopher J....

Apr 14 2016

Budget Oversight Hearings on Fiscal Year 2017

Testimony of Christopher J. Shorter, Director Government of the District of Columbia, Department...

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...

Sep 22 2016

MuralsDC to Participate in Art All Night with New Shaw Mural

The Department of Public Works (DPW) MuralsDC project will celebrate the development of its second...

Aug 29 2016

Trash, Recycling Collections Will Begin at 6 am Week of Mon., Aug 29 Due to Predicted 90°+ Temperatures

Temperatures in the District will continue to hit 90° and above throughout much of the week;...

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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]