Find your collection schedule
Most households follow a once-a-week trash collection schedule. Use our Trash and Recycling Collection Day App to find your collection day(s).
Leaf Season has arrived!
The first pass for leaf collection in Section D will begin on Monday, December 22, 2025. Residents in Section D in Wards 1-8 should have their leaves raked to the tree box or curbside no later than Sunday, December 21, 2025. Click below to find your section and stay updated throughout the season.
Stay Prepared for Winter Weather
Winter weather can create challenges, but the District is committed to ensuring safe and passable streets for all residents. Stay informed about snow operations, service updates, and safety tips.
Trash and Recycling Collections
Learn more about delays, sanitation tickets, replacing and repairing containers, trash and recycling app, slide guide and more.
Welcome to the Department of Public Works
The Department of Public Works (DPW) is now operating from our new headquarters at 899 North Capitol Street, NE, Washington, DC. This move reflects our commitment to improving efficiency and enhancing service delivery for the residents and partners of the District.
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.
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Current DelaysAll delayed routes are being monitored to ensure their completion. As of December 19, 2025, these routes are delayed and will be completed on December 20, 2025.
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The safe disposal of household hazardous waste (HHW) and unwanted electronic equipment helps...
DPW operates solid waste disposal at two transfer stations; Fort Totten Transfer Station and...
DPW collects large, bulky items by appointment from eligible residential households.
Holidays may affect the date your trash and/or recycling is collected.
Most households follow a once-a-week trash collection schedule. Use our Trash and...
The DC Department of Motor Vehicles allows you to pay tickets online.
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