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Solid waste collectors who operate in DC are required to register.
DPW collects large, bulky items by appointment from eligible residential households.
The Fort Totten Transfer Station accepts household hazardous waste and unwanted electronics.
DPW collects trash from single-family homes and apartment buildings with three or fewer units.
DPW issues parking tickets to vehicles that violate the District’s parking regulations.
District residents can now report service issues through our web form.
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Jan 12 2023
While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain...
Dec 27 2022
Collection begins for DPW-serviced households January 3 - March 3.
Dec 21 2022
(Washington, DC) – On Monday, December 26, the District Government will observe Christmas Day....
Dec 13 2022
Residents are encouraged to sign up for weather updates and to check on vulnerable...
Nov 21 2022
See closures and modifications for Thursday, November 24 and Friday, November 25.
Mar 8 2022
Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Performance Oversight Testimony of Michael A. Carter Interim...
Mar 15 2021
Introduction
Good afternoon, Chairperson Cheh, members of the Council and staff. I am Christine...
Oct 29 2020
Before the Committee on Transportation and the Environment
Oct 9 2020
Testimony of
Christopher Geldart
Director, Department of Public Works
Before the
Committee...
May 21 2020
Testimony of
Christopher Geldart Director, Department of Public Works
Before the
Committee on...
Oct 27 2022
What/Who: The Department of Public Works (DPW), District Department of Transportation (DDOT),...
Jul 16 2022
Free family festival features city vehicles and activities for children of all ages, and adults
May 23 2018
District celebrates National Public Works Week with 3rd annual ‘Great Graffiti Wipeout....
Oct 25 2017
On Friday, City Administrator Rashad Young and leaders of the DC Snow Team will kick off the 2017-...
Jun 19 2017
“Who’s going to be on the wall?” The frequently asked question along the U street corridor of...
Jul 17 2019
With temperatures on the rise and expected to remain high throughout the day, the Department of...
Dec 13 2018
Leaf collections are slightly behind schedule in some parts of the District.
Dec 7 2018
Due to recent heavy rains and some snow, leaf collections are slightly behind schedule.
Nov 28 2018
Due to recent heavy rains and some snow, leaf collections are slightly behind schedule.
Nov 2 2018
The DC Department of Public Works and the DC Department of Transportation sent letters to...
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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]
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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]



