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Holiday Slide Schedule

Stay ahead of schedule changes! DPW adjusts trash and recycling collections on holidays to ensure our city stays clean and beautiful. Check our holiday slide schedule to know when your next collection day will be. Keeping DC pristine, one holiday at a time.

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. 

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.

Fort Totten Transfer Station Changes

Important Update: Residential Drop-Off Operations have returned to the Fort Totten Transfer Station! Bulk, trash, and recycling drop-off will be relocated to 4900 John McCormack Rd NE.

Contact 311 for bulk pick-ups. Stay informed for a smooth transition!

Leaf Collection

Section C and D—get ready! Section C and D should get ready by raking your leaves to the curb or tree box for pickup starting Monday, February 17. Stay tuned for the latest schedule, and thank you for your continued patience! 

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.

DPW has begun Street Sweeping! 

DPW Starts Street Sweeping on March 1. Click here to get more information about; street sweeping, alley cleaning, yard waste collection, mowing, graffiti removal, and helping hands neighborhood clean up starting later this spring.

Fort Totten Transfer Station Changes

Important Update: Residential Drop-Off Operations have returned to the Fort Totten Transfer Station! Bulk, trash, and recycling drop-off will be relocated to 4900 John McCormack Rd NE.

Contact 311 for bulk pick-ups. Stay informed for a smooth transition!
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. 

Holiday Slide Schedule

Stay ahead of schedule changes! DPW adjusts trash and recycling collections on holidays to ensure our city stays clean and beautiful. Check our holiday slide schedule to know when your next collection day will be. Keeping DC pristine, one holiday at a time.

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The safe disposal of household hazardous waste (HHW) and unwanted electronic equipment helps...
Holidays may affect the date your trash and/or recycling is collected. 
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