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Join the Fun at DC’s Truck Touch 2026
Get ready to climb aboard! Truck Touch returns May 2, 2026, at RFK Lot 8. Explore big vehicles, watch student EV races, and enjoy family fun, games, and free meals for kids.
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Spring Operations
Spring is in the air, and our crews are shifting gears! We’re gearing up for comprehensive spring services—street sweeping and ground maintenance—to keep our neighborhoods clean, safe, and beautiful. Thank you for your continued support during this seasonal transition!
Learn More
Trash and Recycling Collections
Learn more about delays, sanitation tickets, replacing and repairing containers, trash and recycling app, slide guide and more.
Learn More
DPW Special Waste Collection Events
The Department of Public Works (DPW) hosts Special Waste Collection Events, which are your chance to safely recycle electronics, dispose of hazardous waste, and shred documents. Residents can reserve their 15-minute spot for quick, easy drop-off! Open to DC residents only—bring proof of residency. No commercial waste allowed. Let’s keep DC clean together!
Learn More
DPW Special Waste Collection Events
The Department of Public Works (DPW) hosts Special Waste Collection Events, which are your chance to safely recycle electronics, dispose of hazardous waste, and shred documents. Residents can reserve their 15-minute spot for quick, easy drop-off! Open to DC residents only—bring proof of residency. No commercial waste allowed. Let’s keep DC clean together!
Learn More
Spring Operations
Spring is in the air, and our crews are shifting gears! We’re gearing up for comprehensive spring services—street sweeping and ground maintenance—to keep our neighborhoods clean, safe, and beautiful. Thank you for your continued support during this seasonal transition!
Learn More
Join the Fun at DC’s Truck Touch 2026
Get ready to climb aboard! Truck Touch returns May 2, 2026, at RFK Lot 8. Explore big vehicles, watch student EV races, and enjoy family fun, games, and free meals for kids.
Learn More
Trash and Recycling Collections
Learn more about delays, sanitation tickets, replacing and repairing containers, trash and recycling app, slide guide and more.
Learn More
Dpw homepage search
Popular Searches:
Holiday Collection Schedule, Parking Tickets, Sanitation Services, DC Fleet Management
Current Delays:
All delayed routes are being actively monitored to ensure completion. Routes operating on schedule are expected to conclude by 7:00 p.m. Residents should ensure all containers are placed at the designated point of collection to support timely service.
No current delays.
DPW operates solid waste disposal at two transfer stations; Fort Totten Transfer Station and Benning Road Transfer Station.
Benning Road Transfer Station is temporarily closed until further notice.
Household Hazardous Waste, electronics recycling, and document shredding will be collected during special waste collection events.
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Upcoming Events
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Featured Services
Hazardous Waste, Electronics, Document Shredding
The safe disposal of household hazardous waste (HHW) and unwanted electronic equipment helps...
Holiday Trash and Recycling Collections Schedule
Holidays may affect the date your trash and/or recycling is collected.
Find your collection schedule
Most households follow a once-a-week trash collection schedule. Use our Trash and...
Fort Totten Transfer Station has Reopened
DPW operates solid waste disposal at two transfer stations; Fort Totten Transfer Station and...
Bulk Trash Collection
DPW collects large, bulky items by appointment from eligible residential households.
Pay Parking Ticket Online
The DC Department of Motor Vehicles allows you to pay tickets online.
More Services
Featured News
Press Releases
Testimonies
Advisories
04/01/2026
Mayor Bowser Kicks Off Earth Month with Return of Spring Services to Keep DC Clean, Invites Residents to Take Part in 10th Annual Spring Cleanup
03/02/2026
DC Snow Team to Deploy on Monday Ahead of Forecasted Wintery Mix
02/27/2026
Posted Residential Street Sweeping Resumes Monday, March 2
02/22/2026
Mayor Bowser Provides Update on Forecasted Snow and District Snow Team Deployment
02/22/2026
DC Public Schools Will Open on Two-Hour Delay on Monday, February 23; DC Government to Open on Time
More »
05/03/2023
Proposed Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Oversight Hearing
02/23/2023
Fiscal Year 22 and Fiscal Year 23 Performance Hearing
More »
10/23/2025
Mayor Bowser and Department of Public Works to Kick Off Leaf Collection Season
More »
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Food Waste Drop-Off
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Join the Fun at DC’s Truck Touch 2026
Get ready to climb aboard! Truck Touch returns May 2, 2026, at RFK Lot 8. Explore big vehicles, watch student EV races, and enjoy family fun, games, and free meals for kids.
Learn More
Spring Operations
Spring is in the air, and our crews are shifting gears! We’re gearing up for comprehensive spring services—street sweeping and ground maintenance—to keep our neighborhoods clean, safe, and beautiful. Thank you for your continued support during this seasonal transition!
Learn More
Trash and Recycling Collections
Learn more about delays, sanitation tickets, replacing and repairing containers, trash and recycling app, slide guide and more.
Learn More
DPW Special Waste Collection Events
The Department of Public Works (DPW) hosts Special Waste Collection Events, which are your chance to safely recycle electronics, dispose of hazardous waste, and shred documents. Residents can reserve their 15-minute spot for quick, easy drop-off! Open to DC residents only—bring proof of residency. No commercial waste allowed. Let’s keep DC clean together!
Learn More
DPW Special Waste Collection Events
The Department of Public Works (DPW) hosts Special Waste Collection Events, which are your chance to safely recycle electronics, dispose of hazardous waste, and shred documents. Residents can reserve their 15-minute spot for quick, easy drop-off! Open to DC residents only—bring proof of residency. No commercial waste allowed. Let’s keep DC clean together!
Learn More
Spring Operations
Spring is in the air, and our crews are shifting gears! We’re gearing up for comprehensive spring services—street sweeping and ground maintenance—to keep our neighborhoods clean, safe, and beautiful. Thank you for your continued support during this seasonal transition!
Learn More
Join the Fun at DC’s Truck Touch 2026
Get ready to climb aboard! Truck Touch returns May 2, 2026, at RFK Lot 8. Explore big vehicles, watch student EV races, and enjoy family fun, games, and free meals for kids.
Learn More
Trash and Recycling Collections
Learn more about delays, sanitation tickets, replacing and repairing containers, trash and recycling app, slide guide and more.
Learn More
Dpw homepage search
Popular Searches:
Holiday Collection Schedule, Parking Tickets, Sanitation Services, DC Fleet Management
Current Delays:
All delayed routes are being actively monitored to ensure completion. Routes operating on schedule are expected to conclude by 7:00 p.m. Residents should ensure all containers are placed at the designated point of collection to support timely service.
No current delays.
DPW operates solid waste disposal at two transfer stations; Fort Totten Transfer Station and Benning Road Transfer Station.
Benning Road Transfer Station is temporarily closed until further notice.
Household Hazardous Waste, electronics recycling, and document shredding will be collected during special waste collection events.
Pages
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
…
next ›
last »
Upcoming Events
There are no events at this time.
View Past Events >
Featured Services
Hazardous Waste, Electronics, Document Shredding
The safe disposal of household hazardous waste (HHW) and unwanted electronic equipment helps...
Holiday Trash and Recycling Collections Schedule
Holidays may affect the date your trash and/or recycling is collected.
Find your collection schedule
Most households follow a once-a-week trash collection schedule. Use our Trash and...
Fort Totten Transfer Station has Reopened
DPW operates solid waste disposal at two transfer stations; Fort Totten Transfer Station and...
Bulk Trash Collection
DPW collects large, bulky items by appointment from eligible residential households.
Pay Parking Ticket Online
The DC Department of Motor Vehicles allows you to pay tickets online.
More Services
Featured News
Press Releases
Testimonies
Advisories
04/01/2026
Mayor Bowser Kicks Off Earth Month with Return of Spring Services to Keep DC Clean, Invites Residents to Take Part in 10th Annual Spring Cleanup
03/02/2026
DC Snow Team to Deploy on Monday Ahead of Forecasted Wintery Mix
02/27/2026
Posted Residential Street Sweeping Resumes Monday, March 2
02/22/2026
Mayor Bowser Provides Update on Forecasted Snow and District Snow Team Deployment
02/22/2026
DC Public Schools Will Open on Two-Hour Delay on Monday, February 23; DC Government to Open on Time
More »
05/03/2023
Proposed Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Oversight Hearing
02/23/2023
Fiscal Year 22 and Fiscal Year 23 Performance Hearing
More »
10/23/2025
Mayor Bowser and Department of Public Works to Kick Off Leaf Collection Season
More »
News Content Item
News
Spring Services
Helping Hands Clean up
Food Waste Drop-Off
DPW Social Media Block
Keep Up to Date
Follow DPW on Social Media
DPW Service Selector Dropdown
DO NOT EDIT THIS PAGE
1
I Need To...
2
...
3
Submit