Services
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DPW enforces District parking restrictions by booting, towing and impounding "boot-eligible" vehicles.
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DPW collects large, bulky items by appointment from eligible residential households.
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DPW enforces the requirement that commercial establishments maintain an active recycling program.
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DPW collects dead animals from public spaces only – the sidewalk, street or alley. We do not go on private property to remove a dead animal. If you see a dead animal in public space, please contact 311 to open a service request to have it removed.
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Use our Trash and Recycling Collection Day App to find your collection day(s).
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Review Fort Totten Transfer Station's hours of operation and rules for use.
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DPW will clean graffiti from public and private property using paint or non-toxic solutions to provide clean and safe environments for residents and visitors.
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DPW provides hardship collection services for residents who are physically unable to place or return their garbage/recycling containers.
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The Helping Hand program provides tools and supplies for neighborhood clean-up and beautification projects.
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Household hazardous waste and unwanted electronics accepted at DPW's Special Waste Collection Events
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Leaf and holiday tree collection season happens every fall through early winter. Find your home’s collection dates.
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Our litter and graffiti prevention program saves District residents money and restores the beauty of the Nation’s Capital.
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DPW empties litter cans at night, following a daily to three times per week schedule.
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DPW maintains a customer service phone line for residents or visitors wishing to locate their towed vehicle.
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The DC Department of Motor Vehicles allows you to pay parking and/or photo enforcement tickets online.
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Through school recycling programs, students, teachers, staff, administrators and parents can learn the basics of recycling and environmental stewardship.
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Residents can request new recycling cans or repairs to their existing cans.