DC Department of Public Works

DC Department of Public Works The Department of Public Works (DPW) provides municipal services in two distinct program areas: envi

Maybe now that the beast is targeting them, Republicans are starting to lament the monster they created.
10/21/2023

Maybe now that the beast is targeting them, Republicans are starting to lament the monster they created.

House Republicans who refuse to support Rep. Jim Jordan for House speaker are learning the violent language of Donald Trump's MAGA movement.

🚨ATTENTION DC Residents: The Special Waste Collection Event on Sat, Oct 21st, 2023 has been CANCELLED due to scheduling ...
10/18/2023

🚨ATTENTION DC Residents: The Special Waste Collection Event on Sat, Oct 21st, 2023 has been CANCELLED due to scheduling conflicts.

📆 Mark your calendars for the next event on Thurs, Nov 16, 2023, 10 am - 2 pm at RFK Parking Lot 3. Thanks for your understanding.

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10/18/2023

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10/17/2023

Take pride in your community and help keep DC clean by placing your household trash in bins at home. Report overflowing public cans to 311 to keep our streets litter-free.

10/17/2023

Remember ! Don’t hesitate to call 311 or head over to 311.dc.gov if your neighborhood needs services rendered.

10/17/2023

Don't miss a beat in your neighborhood! The myDPW app sends custom alerts for all DPW services, including street sweeping, and leaf collections. Download it today from your App Store!

Keep our city clean and tidy by knowing your curbside collection schedule. Find your weekly collection day(s) at http://...
10/17/2023

Keep our city clean and tidy by knowing your curbside collection schedule. Find your weekly collection day(s) at http://collectionday.dcgis.dc.gov/ and do your part to be .

Say goodbye to trash with FREE waste disposal options in DC! 🗑Use your big green trash can, ☎ request a pickup by callin...
10/17/2023

Say goodbye to trash with FREE waste disposal options in DC!

🗑Use your big green trash can,
☎ request a pickup by calling 311,
🚙 or take it to the Fort Totten Transfer Station.

Learn more at https://dpw.dc.gov/service/trash-collection.

DPW collects trash once or twice per week or large, bulky items by appointment.

If you're curious about parking enforcement, trash pickup, or recycling in the District of Columbia,  has the answers yo...
10/16/2023

If you're curious about parking enforcement, trash pickup, or recycling in the District of Columbia, has the answers you need. Visit our website for more information:

Don't miss trash day! DPW's trash and recycling collection schedule will be sliding to the next day for the rest of the week due to the holiday. Click here for more information.

DPW Director Spriggs & our Solid Waste Management Staff met with  President Gerren Price, his team, and  Christopher Pow...
10/16/2023

DPW Director Spriggs & our Solid Waste Management Staff met with President Gerren Price, his team, and Christopher Powell today to provide their BID teams with mulch, new street sweeping, and graffiti abatement equipment.

DPW Director Spriggs & our Solid Waste Management Staff met with  Public Space Dep. Director Susan Hampton, along with h...
10/16/2023

DPW Director Spriggs & our Solid Waste Management Staff met with Public Space Dep. Director Susan Hampton, along with her staff and Christopher Powell today, to provide their BID teams with mulch, new street sweeping, and graffiti abatement equipment.

Leaf Collection Season is almost here.  Scan the QR Code to view all the places you can track leaf collection and rake o...
10/16/2023

Leaf Collection Season is almost here. Scan the QR Code to view all the places you can track leaf collection and rake out schedules weekly. If you want updates right in the palm of your hand, download the MyDPW App.

10/16/2023

Stay informed on DPW initiatives, events, and services by subscribing to our newsletter at dpw.dc.gov/dpwnewsletter.

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DPW's Office of Waste Diversion's Sarah Hofman-Graham and SWEEP Inspector Wendy Cadwell joined   today for Ward 2 Agency...
10/12/2023

DPW's Office of Waste Diversion's Sarah Hofman-Graham and SWEEP Inspector Wendy Cadwell joined today for Ward 2 Agency Day to discuss DPW services with residents!

10/12/2023

Calling all commercial property owners! Want to contribute to the beautification of our city? Consider donating your wall space for a mural. Visit http://muralsdcproject.com to learn more and download the application.

Let's work together to make DC the cleanest and greenest city in the country! Learn how you can do your part by checking...
10/12/2023

Let's work together to make DC the cleanest and greenest city in the country! Learn how you can do your part by checking out our recycling program at https://zerowaste.dc.gov/.

Washington DC's one-stop Zero Waste resource for information on reducing waste, recycling, composting, and special waste handling.

10/12/2023

Don't miss trash day! In observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day, DPW's trash and recycling collection schedule will be sliding to the next day for the rest of the week. Check outhttps://dpw.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/dpw/publication/attachments/Slide%20Guide%202023_0.pdf for more information.

Got hazardous household waste or outdated electronics? Don't let them gather dust. Dispose of them today at RFK Stadium ...
10/12/2023

Got hazardous household waste or outdated electronics? Don't let them gather dust. Dispose of them today at RFK Stadium Lot 3, 2400 E Capitol St NE from 10 am to 2 pm.

We collect household hazardous waste, unwanted electronic equipment, and documents to be shredded on one Thursday (10 am-2 pm) and one Saturday (7 am-2 pm) each month as listed below, at RFK Stadium Lot 3 through March 2024. Please see the bottom of this page for more detailed directions.  The Sp...

🗑️ Exciting news, DC! The Fort Totten Transfer Station is reopening after a major makeover. Safer, cleaner disposal is n...
10/11/2023

🗑️ Exciting news, DC! The Fort Totten Transfer Station is reopening after a major makeover. Safer, cleaner disposal is now at your fingertips. Check it out: https://dpw.dc.gov/service/fort-totten-transfer-station

Review Fort Totten Transfer Station's hours of operation and rules for use.

10/11/2023

🚮 Do you know what separates bulk trash collection from illegal dumping? Help us to help you! Report any violations to 311 📞 and let's keep our city sparkling ✨! Check out our graphic for more info.

10/11/2023

Illegal parking can cause chaos on the streets. That's why we've increased parking enforcement to crack down on violators. Please respect the rules and regulations to avoid any potential fines or towing.

10/10/2023

Looking to dispose of yard waste? DPW offers yard waste collection for residents who receive DPW's trash and recycling services. Schedule a pickup by calling 311, visiting 311.dc.gov, or using the DC311 mobile app.

10/10/2023

Reminder: In observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day, DPW's trash and recycling collection schedule will be adjusted. Your collection day will "slide" to the next day for the rest of the week. Check outhttps://dpw.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/dpw/publication/attachments/Slide%20Guide%202023_0.pdf for more information.

10/10/2023

Is your old furniture or mattress taking up too much space? Schedule a bulk trash pickup with and free up space in your home. Only 7 items per appointment. Book now at https://311.dc.gov

10/10/2023

Let's work together to keep DC clean and healthy! Remember to only place your containers out at the time of your scheduled collection. Help stop the proliferation of rats by properly managing waste disposal.

Today we observe Indigenous Peoples' Day! Please note that DPW's trash and recycling collection schedule is sliding to t...
10/09/2023

Today we observe Indigenous Peoples' Day! Please note that DPW's trash and recycling collection schedule is sliding to the next day for the rest of the week.

Stay informed and visithttps://dpw.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/dpw/publication/attachments/Slide%20Guide%202023_0.pdf for the full details.

10/07/2023

Don't be caught off guard! In observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day, DPW’s trash and recycling collection schedule will slide to the next day for the rest of the week. Visit our website and check our social media for the most up-to-date holiday collection schedule.

10/07/2023

Get the latest DPW news and updates by signing up for our monthly newsletter at dpw.dc.gov dpw.dc.gov/dpwnewsletter.

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Food Waste Drop Offs are open today!📍For locations, ⏰ and times! 📲 Visit
10/07/2023

Food Waste Drop Offs are open today!

📍For locations,
⏰ and times!
📲 Visit

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.

Don't limit your recycling efforts to just cans and bottles. Head to https://zerowaste.dc.gov/ to learn about all the ot...
10/06/2023

Don't limit your recycling efforts to just cans and bottles. Head to https://zerowaste.dc.gov/ to learn about all the other items you can toss in your bin. Every little bit helps us reduce waste and protect our environment.

Washington DC's one-stop Zero Waste resource for information on reducing waste, recycling, composting, and special waste handling.

10/06/2023

DPW works hard to keep the District clean and safe. If you find issues in your neighborhood, don’t hesitate to call 311 or visit

10/06/2023

Keep up-to-date with DPW's services using the myDPW app! You can receive custom alerts for all services, including street sweeping, and leaf collections. Download it today on iOS or Android.

10/05/2023

Reminder: DPW's trash and recycling collection schedule will be adjusted for the upcoming holiday. Your collection day will "slide" to the next day for the rest of the week.

Check outhttps://dpw.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/dpw/publication/attachments/Slide%20Guide%202023_0.pdf for more information.

Are you looking for ways to reduce your carbon footprint? Start by learning more about our recycling program at https://...
10/05/2023

Are you looking for ways to reduce your carbon footprint? Start by learning more about our recycling program at https://zerowaste.dc.gov/ and find out how you can help keep our city clean and sustainable.

Washington DC's one-stop Zero Waste resource for information on reducing waste, recycling, composting, and special waste handling.

10/05/2023

Keep by fixing your trash can issues. Call 311 or visit 311.dc.gov for a repair or replacement.

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2000 14th Street NW
Washington D.C., DC
20009

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Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:15am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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+12026736833

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Plenty of time to get those leaves out! We’ll be making our last pass through area D this week.
Happy New Year DC!

DPW will be closed today. Services will be suspended and resume the following day. Fort Totten will also be closed this Saturday, and shredding will resume January 8, 2022.

For more information;https://dpw.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/dpw/publication/attachments/Holiday%20Slide%20Guide%202021%20english_0.pdf
DPW will be closed tomorrow for the Holiday! Services will be suspended and resume the following day. Fort Totten will also be closed this Saturday, and shredding will resume January 8, 2022.

For more information;https://dpw.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/dpw/publication/attachments/Holiday%20Slide%20Guide%202021%20english_0.pdf
DPW is making our second passes through all Wards to collect leaves! If you don’t know when we’ll hit your block, check out our leaf collection brochure at; https://dpw.dc.gov/service/leaf-and-holiday-tree-collection
Hey Wards 1-8! We're coming through Area C next week for our second pick-up!

https://dpw.dc.gov/service/leaf-and-holiday-tree-collection

Raking and collecting leaves before the rain in Ward 3 before the rain approaches! Wet weather pauses our collection efforts to protect our machinery and crews.

Plenty of time to get those leaves out! We’ll be making our second pass through area B this week.
Happy Holidays DC!

DPW will be closed for the holiday, and all services will be suspended. Collections will not slide for the remainder of the week, and instead will be operating at it's normal time next week.
Leaf collection is underway! Next week it's area B's turn for a second pass!

Head over to dpw.dc.gov/service/leaf-collection to find more details including this years updated schedule.
DPW is making our second passes through all Wards to collect leaves! If you don’t know when we’ll hit your block, check out our leaf collection brochure at; https://dpw.dc.gov/service/leaf-and-holiday-tree-collection…
🍃 DPW is taking proactive measures to ensure public safety by removing leaves from hot spots.

⏰ Off-cycle from the regular schedule!

👀 Tag us if you see an area that needs to be addressed!
Didn’t receive a brochure? DC’s leaf collection services, including a map and schedule for when leaves will be collected in your ward can be found here; https://dpw.dc.gov/service/leaf-and-holiday-tree-collection
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