DC Department of Public Works

09/19/2021

Food Waste Drop-Off | Residents | Zero Waste DC

It’s Sunday! You know what that means DC, residents can now drop off food waste at designated farmers' markets in all eight District wards free of charge! For more information; https://dpw.dc.gov/foodwastedropoff

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.

09/18/2021

DC 311

Need to dispose of bulk trash? Be sure to schedule a pick up at http://311.dc.gov to help us keep DC trash-free. #TrashFreeDC

09/18/2021

Food Waste Drop-Off | Residents | Zero Waste DC

Food Waste Drop Offs are open today!

📍For locations,

⏰ and times!

📲 Visit https://zerowaste.dc.gov/foodwastedropoff

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.

09/17/2021

Bike lanes are for bikes. DPW is ticketing vehicles for blocking bike lanes. #DPWorks4DC

09/17/2021

Be a good neighbor. Help keep DC clean and place your household trash in bins at home.

Call 311 to report overflowing public cans.

Be a good neighbor. Help keep DC clean and place your household trash in bins at home.

Call 311 to report overflowing public cans.

09/16/2021

Identify DPW Trash And Recycle Pickup Day

Help us keep our city clean and tidy by knowing your curbside collection schedule. Enter your address here to find your weekly collection day(s) http://collectionday.dcgis.dc.gov/ #TrashFreeDC

09/16/2021

Zero Waste DC | Home

Waste less, recycle more. What can be recycled in the district has expanded. Find out what you can recycle in DC. https://zerowaste.dc.gov/ #TrashFreeDC

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

09/15/2021

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!

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!

09/14/2021

Bike lanes are for bikes!

DPW is ticketing vehicles for blocking bike lanes.

#DPWorks4DC #BikeDC

09/14/2021

Today @Murals_DC showcased our latest mural that displays the iconic sound of go-go music on the wall adjacent to where the #DontMuteDC movement begun!

For more information on our Murals all around the city, head over to muralsdcproject.com.

09/13/2021

A clean DC is healthy DC. Public litter cans are only for transient trash like food wrappers. Place residential trash in residential containers. If you need bulk collected, call 311 to schedule. #DPWorks4DC

A clean DC is healthy DC. Public litter cans are only for transient trash like food wrappers. Place residential trash in residential containers. If you need bulk collected, call 311 to schedule. #DPWorks4DC

09/13/2021

Need your collections container repaired or need one delivered? Call 311. #DPWorks4DC

09/12/2021

Food Waste Drop-Off | Residents | Zero Waste DC

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.

09/11/2021

Food Waste Drop-Off | Residents | Zero Waste DC

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.

09/10/2021

Happy Friday DC!

Help keep the District clean - use public litter cans properly. Public litter cans are a great way to discard of small waste you might get while in transit. These litter cans should not be used for household waste.

#ThinkBeforeYouToss

09/10/2021

DC 311

DYK @DCDPW collects large, bulky items by appointment from residential households that receive DPW trash collection service? Items such as mattresses, air conditioners & furniture are accepted. Only 7 items per appointment please.

Schedule today https://311.dc.gov

09/10/2021

Public litter cans are not for household trash. Help keep the District clean. Use public litter cans for small litter like non-recyclable food wrappers.

#ThinkBeforeYouToss

09/09/2021

dpw.dc.gov

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%202021%20english_0.pdf

09/09/2021

Need to get rid of your yard waste?! No sweat, DPW will take care of it for you. Beginning August 2, DPW will take up to 20 filled paper bags properly set out at your point of collection. To schedule a pickup call 311, go to 311.c.gov or the DC311 mobile app.

Need to get rid of your yard waste?! No sweat, DPW will take care of it for you. Beginning August 2, DPW will take up to 20 filled paper bags properly set out at your point of collection. To schedule a pickup call 311, go to 311.c.gov or the DC311 mobile app.

09/08/2021

Leaf season will be here soon!

he myDPW app allows residents to receive custom alerts about all of DPW’s services.

Download it today from your respective App Store!

09/08/2021

dpw.dc.gov

When a holiday occurs, trash/recycling collection days “slide” to the next day for the rest of the week.

For more info;https://dpw.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/dpw/publication/attachments/Holiday%20Slide%20Guide%202021%20english_0.pdf

09/07/2021

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.

09/06/2021

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.

09/06/2021

Happy Labor Day DC!

DPW’s services will be suspended and resume. Tuesday.

For more information;https://dpw.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/dpw/publication/attachments/Holiday%20Slide%20Guide%202021%20english_0.pdf

Happy Labor Day DC!

DPW’s services will be suspended and resume. Tuesday.

For more information;https://dpw.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/dpw/publication/attachments/Holiday%20Slide%20Guide%202021%20english_0.pdf

09/05/2021

dpw.dc.gov

DPW will be closed tomorrow for the Holiday! Services will be suspended and resume the following day.

For more information;https://dpw.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/dpw/publication/attachments/Holiday%20Slide%20Guide%202021%20english_0.pdf

09/04/2021

Did you know that dumping is illegal? Violators can be fined up to $5,000. Let’s keep DC clean. Call 311 to report illegal dumping. #DPWorks4DC

09/04/2021

Food Waste Drop-Off | Residents | Zero Waste DC

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.

09/03/2021

DC 311

Remember #DPWorks4DC! Don’t hesitate to call 311 or head over to 311.dc.gov if your neighborhood needs services rendered.

09/03/2021

Call 311 if you see a bike lane that needs clean-up attention. #DPWorks4DC

09/02/2021

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!

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!

09/02/2021

Help DC become a Zero Waste City! DPW will begin collecting yard waste August 9 from DC residents that receive DPW trash and recycling services.

Go to 311.dc.gov, call 311, or use the DC311 mobile app, to schedule an appointment.

Help DC become a Zero Waste City! DPW will begin collecting yard waste August 9 from DC residents that receive DPW trash and recycling services.

Go to 311.dc.gov, call 311, or use the DC311 mobile app, to schedule an appointment.

09/01/2021

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!

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!

09/01/2021

Trash Collection | dpw

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 Ft. Totten Transfer Station.

For more info; https://dpw.dc.gov/service/trash-collection

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

09/01/2021

DC 311

Tractor trailers over 22 feet that are parked adjacent to a school, a church, or a public park will be subject to parking violations.

Don’t hesitate to call 311, head over to 311.dc.gov , or tag us via twitter if your neighborhood needs enforcement.��

#DPWorks4DC

08/31/2021

DC 311

Summer is a busy time for moving! DPW is your resource for bulk trash pickups.

Schedule your pick up early at 311.dc.gov!