Christmas trees and holiday greenery will be collected between Tuesday, January 3 and Friday, March 3 from the front of residences that receive DPW services. Items collected during this period will be composted.

Leaf collection has been extended to February 11,2023.  Our crews are still going strong and will complete two passes for leaf collection for all DPW serviced residences.  If your leaves are not collected within 14 days past your collection date, contact 311 to schedule a missed collection.
 

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 May 2023.  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.

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.

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!