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Operating as usual
Food waste drop-off is open!
Please visit zerowaste.dc.gov/foodwastedropoff for locations, times and available services. #ZeroWasteDC
District residents can now drop off food waste at designated farmers' markets in all eight District wards free of charge. The food waste will be taken to a local composting site where it will be turned into compost, an environmentally friendly-soil amendment.
Public litter cans are solely for the purpose of small quantities of waste for persons passing by the public litter can. All household or commercial waste is prohibited in public litter cans. Violators may be subject to fines!
#HappyFridayDC!
Are you unclear about sanitation services, parking enforcement, or any one of our many services?
Head over to; https://dpw.dc.gov/services
#DPWorks4DC
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.
DPW has began cleaning residential alleys until October 31 by Ward. In between cleanings, residents are asked to pick up litter in the alleys.
Call 311 to request a cleaning for alleys that are in condition to pose a hazard to public safety.
#TrashFreeDC
Residential operations including bulk, trash, and recycling drop-off will now take place at the Benning Road Transfer Station. The Fort Totten transfer station will be closed for drop-offs until Fall 2022.
For more info; https://dpw.dc.gov/service/fort-totten-transfer-station
Household Hazardous Waste drop-off and Shredding will be adding a day to better serve our residents!
You can find us at the Benning Road Transfer Station on the last Thursday of each month from 10a-2p.
DPW’s Street Sweeping season is in full swing! Be sure to download our MyDPW app for alerts to when we’re coming down your street!
#TrashFreeDC
DPW has began posted residential street sweeping!
The program will run through October 30, and motorists are asked to obey posted signs indicating the schedule of parking restrictions to ensure streets are swept thoroughly.
#TrashFreeDC
Warmer weather will soon be upon us, and the DPW is gearing up for spring cleaning! Soon we’ll be starting street sweeping, alley cleaning, yard waste collection, mowing, graffiti removal, and helping hands neighborhood clean up.
For more information;
Posted Residential Street Sweeping The Department of Public Works (DPW) will begin posted residential street sweeping on Tuesday, March 1. The program will run through October 30, and motorists are asked to obey posted signs indicating the schedule of parking restrictions to ensure streets are swept...
DPW has begun it’s spring operations! We’ve begun street sweeping, alley cleaning, yard waste collection, mowing, graffiti removal, and helping hands neighborhood clean ups!
Head over to the following link for more information on our spring initiatives.
Posted Residential Street Sweeping The Department of Public Works (DPW) will begin posted residential street sweeping on Tuesday, March 1. The program will run through October 30, and motorists are asked to obey posted signs indicating the schedule of parking restrictions to ensure streets are swept...
Public litter cans are for transient trash such as food wrappers.
Be a good neighbor. Help DC clean and place your household trash in bins at home.
Call 311 to report overflowing public cans!
It may rain today! Broken garbage cans can leave your trash open to the elements.
Does your can need repair or replacement?
Call 311 or visit 311.dc.gov for assistance. #TrashFreeDC
Street Sweeping is underway!
Did you know In previous years, DPW sweepers have collected more than 2,000 tons of litter and pollutants as they traveled more than 31,095 miles across the city.
For more information;
Posted Residential Street Sweeping The Department of Public Works (DPW) will begin posted residential street sweeping on Tuesday, March 1. The program will run through October 30, and motorists are asked to obey posted signs indicating the schedule of parking restrictions to ensure streets are swept...
Got Trash?
We have FREE ways to properly and easily dispose of your waste!
🗑 Your big green trash can.
☎ Call 311 and ask for a pickup.
🚙 Take it to the Benning Road Transfer Station.
For more info; https://dpw.dc.gov/service/fort-totten-transfer-station
#TrashFREEDC
Be a good neighbor. Help keep DC clean and place your household trash in bins at home.
Call 311 to report overflowing public cans.
DPW works hard to ensure that that public alleys stay clean! Crews rotate around the city from spring to fall. You can request that public alleys be cleaned at the following link or by calling 311.
DPW works hard to ensure that that public alleys stay clean. Crews rotate around the city from spring to fall.
Summer is a busy time for yard cleaning! DPW is your resource for Yard Waste pickups.
Schedule your pick up early at 311.dc.gov!
Residential operations including bulk, trash, and recycling drop-off will now take place at the Benning Road Transfer Station. The Fort Totten transfer station will be closed for drop-offs until Fall 2022.
For more info;
Review Fort Totten Transfer Station's hours of operation and rules for use.
We have mulch for your weekend projects! It can be picked up from Benning Rd, Wednesday – Friday, 10AM – 2PM, and Saturday, 7AM – 2PM.
DPW has begun it’s spring operations! We’ve begun street sweeping, alley cleaning, yard waste collection, mowing, graffiti removal, and helping hands neighborhood clean ups!
Head over to the following link for more information on our spring initiatives. https://dpw.dc.gov/page/spring-operations
You may run but you can’t hide. Daily DPW tickets vehicles and boots and tows vehicles with three or more outstanding tickets. We’ve even found a car w/ more than $70K in tickets. If your car is parked on a DC street w/ tickets and violations sooner or later we will find you.
🚨 Reminder!
🧹 Street sweeping has begun!
🎫 So has ticketing of motorists in violation of parking restrictions during the posted street sweeping periods.
For more information;
Posted Residential Street Sweeping The Department of Public Works (DPW) will begin posted residential street sweeping on Tuesday, March 1. The program will run through October 30, and motorists are asked to obey posted signs indicating the schedule of parking restrictions to ensure streets are swept...
DPW works hard to ensure that that public alleys stay clean! Crews rotate around the city from spring to fall. You can request that public alleys be cleaned at the following link or by calling 311.
DPW works hard to ensure that that public alleys stay clean. Crews rotate around the city from spring to fall.
The myDPW app allows residents to receive custom alerts about three of DPW’s services: street sweeping, leaf collections, and booting and towing!
Download it today from your respective App Store!
DPW has begun residential street sweeping. The program will run through October 30, and motorists are asked to obey posted signs indicating the schedule of parking restrictions to ensure streets are swept thoroughly.
#TrashFreeDC
Street Sweeping is underway!
Ticketing of motorists in violation of parking restrictions during the posted street sweeping periods. Please be aware of posted signs.
For more information;
Posted Residential Street Sweeping The Department of Public Works (DPW) will begin posted residential street sweeping on Tuesday, March 1. The program will run through October 30, and motorists are asked to obey posted signs indicating the schedule of parking restrictions to ensure streets are swept...
During Women’s History Month and every month DPW celebrates the hundreds of women in non-traditional jobs across the agency!
🚨 Reminder!
🧹 Street sweeping has begun!
🎫 And, so has ticketing of motorists in violation of parking restrictions during the posted street sweeping periods.
For more information;
Posted Residential Street Sweeping The Department of Public Works (DPW) will begin posted residential street sweeping on Tuesday, March 1. The program will run through October 30, and motorists are asked to obey posted signs indicating the schedule of parking restrictions to ensure streets are swept...
🚨 Reminder!
🧹 Street sweeping has begun!
🎫 And, so has ticketing of motorists in violation of parking restrictions during the posted street sweeping periods.
For more information;
Posted Residential Street Sweeping The Department of Public Works (DPW) will begin posted residential street sweeping on Tuesday, March 1. The program will run through October 30, and motorists are asked to obey posted signs indicating the schedule of parking restrictions to ensure streets are swept...
For missed collections, call 311!
#DPWorks4DC
🚨 Reminder!
🧹 Street sweeping has begun!
🎫 Warning tickets will be issued through today, March 14 to remind motorists of parking restrictions during the posted street sweeping periods. Ticketing will begin tomorrow, March 15.
For more information;
Posted Residential Street Sweeping The Department of Public Works (DPW) will begin posted residential street sweeping on Tuesday, March 1. The program will run through October 30, and motorists are asked to obey posted signs indicating the schedule of parking restrictions to ensure streets are swept...
🧹 Street sweeping has begun!
🎫 And, so has ticketing of motorists in violation of parking restrictions during the posted street sweeping periods.
📲 For more information;
Posted Residential Street Sweeping The Department of Public Works (DPW) will begin posted residential street sweeping on Tuesday, March 1. The program will run through October 30, and motorists are asked to obey posted signs indicating the schedule of parking restrictions to ensure streets are swept...
Street sweeping has begun!
Warning tickets will be issued through tomorrow, March 14 to remind motorists of parking restrictions during the posted street sweeping periods. Ticketing will begin March 15.
For more information;
Posted Residential Street Sweeping The Department of Public Works (DPW) will begin posted residential street sweeping on Tuesday, March 1. The program will run through October 30, and motorists are asked to obey posted signs indicating the schedule of parking restrictions to ensure streets are swept...
#HappyWeekendDC!
Food waste drop off is open at all markets!
Locations, times and COVID-19 safety procedures are all in the following link; https://zerowaste.dc.gov/foodwastedropoff…
#CompostDC
District residents can now drop off food waste at designated farmers' markets in all eight District wards free of charge. The food waste will be taken to a local composting site where it will be turned into compost, an environmentally friendly-soil amendment.
Temperatures will stay below freezing into the evening and overnight hours. Roads, bridges, and overpasses have been treated by The District Snow Team. Take precaution while driving, biking, and walking as wet surfaces may freeze. Visit snow.dc.gov for safety tips.
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Don’t forget the slide! Because of the holiday, trash and recycling collection will “slide” to the next day for the rest of the week. For more information;https://dpw.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/dpw/publication/attachments/Holiday%20Slide%20Guide%202020%20english-V3%20copy_1.pdf
Don’t forget the slide! Trash and recycling collection will slide to the next day for the rest of the week, because of the holiday. For more information; http://ow.ly/RRNw50zPu9Z
Don’t forget the slide! Because of the holiday trash and recycling collection will “slide” to the next day for the rest of the week. For more information; http://ow.ly/VFlr50zhhFT
Don’t forget the slide! Because of the holiday trash and recycling collection will “slide” to the next day for the rest of the week. For more information; http://ow.ly/PQ9R50yptPk
Check out this video from our last murals tour of 2019! Stay tuned for more information on 2020’s murals by following @muralsDC & checking out http://muralsdcproject.com.
#HappyFridayDC because a holiday occurred collection will “slide” to the next day for the rest of the week. For more information;https://dpw.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/dpw/publication/attachments/Holiday%20Slide%20Guide%202020%20english-V3%20copy_1.pdf
When a holiday occurs, trash/recycling collection days “slide” to the next day for the rest of the week. For more information;https://dpw.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/dpw/publication/attachments/Holiday%20Slide%20Guide%202020%20english-V3%20copy_1.pdf
Don’t forget the slide! Trash and recycling collection will slide to the next day for the rest of the week, because of the holiday. For more information;https://dpw.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/dpw/publication/attachments/Holiday%20Slide%20Guide%202020%20english-V3%20copy_1.pdf
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