Ft. Totten Transfer Station

Rules of Use DPW offers waste drop-off services to District residents. View the Rules of Use for the Waste Transfer Station.
 

Helping Hand Application

How SMART is Your Office or Apartment Building?

DC requires recycling in office buildings, churches, retailers,warehouses, apartment buildings with four or more units, cooperatives, condominiums, bars and restaurants, nonprofit organizations, schools, and universities.

How to Manage Leftover Paint

Too much household paint ends up in the nation's landfills because people needlessly throw it away. Follow these steps to wisely use and dispose of leftover paint.

 

Proper Disposal of Needles and Sharps

Recommended Steps for the Safe Disposal of Needles or “Sharps” In the District of Columbia
 

Public Awareness Campaign: Is Your Sidewalk Shoveled

During a snow event, residents and businesses are reminded they should be prepared to shovel the walkways adjacent to their properties, as required by District law.
 

Recycling Made Easy

Take the Recycling Challenge! Can you find all the recylable items in the puzzle?

Request for Mural Space and MuralsDC Agreement Forms

The DC Department of Public Works (DPW) is looking for mural sites in Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 to be considered as part of its MuralsDC program, which will run beginning spring 2012.

 

Shredding Made Easy - English and Spanish Versions

Identity theft is quickly becoming one of the most widespread and costly crimes of our time.
 

Recycling Brochure

Do you recycle? Do you use products packed in cardboard? These are examples of cardboard packaging you can recycle.