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Nominate Your Wall

Mayor Bowser and DPW call on community members to help identify new sites for MuralsDC Program.

Waste Prevention Tips

Learn tips to reduce waste and create a healthier and zero waste DC.

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

Household Hazardous Waste

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

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.

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.

Murals DC Celebrates 10 Years!

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

Aug 28 2017

DPW Offers Options to Dispose of HHW/E-cycling/Personal Documents for Shredding in September

Located at Ft. Totten Transfer Station, 4900 John F. McCormack Drive, NE.

Aug 28 2017

DPW to Observe Labor Day, Monday, September 4

Sanitation services and most parking enforcement will be suspended.

Jul 26 2017

DPW Offers Options to Dispose of HHW/E-cycling/Personal Documents for Shredding in August 2017

(WASHINGTON, DC) - The Department of Public Works (DPW) will accept District residents’ household...

Jul 18 2017

Trash, Recycling Collections Will Begin at 6am Wednesday, July 19—Friday, July 21 Due to Predicted 90°+ Temperatures

(WASHINGTON, DC) - The forecast calls for 90°+ temperatures in the District for the remainder of...

Jul 12 2017

Trash, Recycling Collections Will Begin at 6 am Wednesday, July 12—Friday, July 14 Due to Predicted 90+, Temperatures

(WASHINGTON, DC) - The forecast calls for 90ƫ temperatures in the District for the remainder of the...

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

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]