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May 26 2021
Modified District Government Services for Memorial Day 2021
See closures and service adjustments.
Apr 22 2021
Bowser Administration Releases Annual Reports Showing Progress in Waste Diversion, New Targets for Measuring Future Inroads
Today the Bowser Administration, through the District of Columbia Department of Public Works (DPW...
Apr 19 2021
Mayor Bowser Announces Amnesty Program for Drivers With Outstanding Tickets as Enforcement Functions Begin June 1
On June 1, enforcement begins for parking, photo enforcement, and minor moving violations, but...
Apr 14 2021
Modified District Government Services for DC Emancipation Day
What's open, what's closed, and service changes.
Mar 23 2021
DPW Launches Cart Tagging Campaign and Contest to Reduce Recycling Contamination
Today, the Department of Public Works (DPW) launched a “Feet on the Street” campaign to improve the...

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Mar 15 2021
Fiscal Year 2020 Performance Oversight Hearing
Introduction Good afternoon, Chairperson Cheh, members of the Council and staff. I am Christine...
Oct 29 2020
The District’s Snow Removal Operations Plan for Winter 2020 – 2021
Before the Committee on Transportation and the Environment
Oct 9 2020
Public Roundtable on Waste Management and Agency Operations at the Department of Public Works
Testimony of Christopher Geldart Director, Department of Public Works   Before the Committee...
May 21 2020
Proposed Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Oversight Hearing
Testimony of Christopher Geldart Director, Department of Public Works Before the Committee on...
Nov 6 2019
Public Roundtable and Hearing on The District’s Snow Removal Operations Plan for Winter 2019 – 2020
Before the

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May 23 2018
Bowser Administration to Launch 8-Week Graffiti Removal Blitz
District celebrates National Public Works Week with 3rd annual ‘Great Graffiti Wipeout....
Oct 25 2017
DC Snow Team Gears Up For Winter 2017/2018 with Dry Run Practice Session
On Friday, City Administrator Rashad Young and leaders of the DC Snow Team will kick off the 2017-...
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...

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Jul 17 2019
DPW Crews Continue to Deliver Services During Extreme Heat
With temperatures on the rise and expected to remain high throughout the day, the Department of...
Dec 13 2018
DPW Update on the 2018-19 Leaf Season Collection Schedule
Leaf collections are slightly behind schedule in some parts of the District.
Dec 7 2018
DPW Update on the 2018-19 Leaf Season Collection Schedule
Due to recent heavy rains and some snow, leaf collections are slightly behind schedule.
Nov 28 2018
DPW Update on the 2018-19 Leaf Season Collection Schedule
Due to recent heavy rains and some snow, leaf collections are slightly behind schedule.
Nov 2 2018
DPW, DDOT Urge Delivery Companies to Practice Bicycle Lane Safety
The DC Department of Public Works and the DC Department of Transportation sent letters to...

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