The Department of Public Works Announces it's Schedule of Spring Services

Spring is here, and our full complement of spring services is in full swing. These services include Street and Alley Cleaning, Grass Cutting & Mowing, and Graffiti Removal. For additional information regarding our Spring Operations, please visit our website https://dpw.dc.gov/spring

Street & Alley Collection Division teams will complete any remaining leaf collections. Residents are encouraged to rake leaves into the tree box area or place them in paper bags and set them out in front of their residence, then submit a Yard Waste Collection 311 service request for pickup. For any remaining leaves that are on the street curbside or that have been raked and placed in the tree box area, please submit a Street Cleaning 311 service request.

The Fort Totten Transfer Station is currently out of mulch. We’ll share updates as soon as mulch is restocked.

Mechanical Street Sweeping

Mechanical Street Sweeping has resumed. Residents must relocate their vehicles on blocks scheduled for mechanical street sweeping during the posted hours to ensure our crews can thoroughly and efficiently sweep to the curb. Vehicles parked during posted Street Sweeping hours will be subject to ticketing and/or relocation. Please note that Street Sweeping crews do not collect leaves. For any remaining leaves that are on the street curbside, please submit a Street Cleaning 311 service request.

Helping Hand Program

DPW offers assistance to community groups that organize Saturday neighborhood clean-up projects through the Helping Hand Program. The program runs seasonally from March 1st to October 1st. Applications must be submitted 2 weeks prior to the event. For more information visit: https://dpw.dc.gov/page/dpw-helping-hand-neighborhood-cleanup-0

Roll Off Days in DC are back for 2026!

Roll Off Days are organized by the Mayor's Office of Community Relations and Services (MOCRS) and supported by DPW.

It's time to de-clutter, DC! Here is your opportunity to bring certain large, non-hazardous materials for disposal to the next Roll Off Day near you. Roll Off Days take place in all 8 wards at locations convenient to you.

Find the complete list of events and RSVP at tinyurl.com/RollOffDC. While registration is not required, it is appreciated so that we can anticipate attendance: tinyurl.com/RollOffDC.

Questions? Call the organizing team at 202-442-8150, 10 am-5 pm, Monday-Friday.

Note: Roll Off Days occur in all eight wards and each is open to all DC residents (no matter your ward). Find one happening near you at tinyurl.com/RollOffDC

What is accepted at Roll Off Days? (including but not limited to)

• Household furniture
• Old Clothing (that cannot be donated)
• Small and large toys that cannot be donated (broken kiddie pools, playhouses, disassembled swing sets)
• Mattresses and box springs (MUST be wrapped in plastic)
• Bed frames
• Old rugs and carpets

What is not accepted?

Please see the complete list of what cannot be accepted here: https://communityaffairs.dc.gov/page/items-not-accepted-roll-events

DPW’s MuralsDC Program is Looking for Walls in all 8 Wards!

To help celebrate America 250, we are seeking property owners who may be interested in hosting a free mural with this theme. If you know of a property owner who would like to participate, please send an email to [email protected] or [email protected]

Food Waste Collection Program & Food Waste Drop-Off Sites

All of DC DPW's Weekend Food Waste Drop-offs citywide will operate as normal this weekend, May 16th – May 17th, 2026.

The Farmers Market SW has a new home at the M Street Landing of The Wharf DC, and the food waste drop-off event will follow the market.

The SW DC food waste drop-off will continue to offer its normal hours of operation on Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm at the new location.

There is also a new location in Historic Anacostia at 1303 Marion Barry Ave SE (in front of the new Marion Barry Ave Market and Café). We strongly encourage residents to take full advantage of this new location.

For the latest information about DC DPW’s food waste drop-offs citywide, visit zerowaste.dc.gov/foodwastedropoff.

Notices to DC DPW’s Food Waste Smart Bin Users

• All food waste smart bins are operating as normal
• Before you leave home with your food waste towards a smart bin, please check its fullness level on the MetroKEY app before leaving home to ensure there is capacity in the bin.
• If you arrive at a DPW food waste smart bin and find it is too full, please do not drop off materials at a full bin; instead, please find the next closest food waste drop-off bin or store them in your fridge or freezer until the smart bin is serviced, which you can observe on the MetroKEY app (the fullness level (%) will drop). Collection crews service the smart bins daily.

DC DPW’s Special Waste Collection Events

DPW Special Waste Collection Events for safe disposal of household hazardous waste, recycling of electronics, and secure document shredding will be conducted twice quarterly. Register for them at tinyurl.com/hhw-register. 

For more information on residential special waste, visit the District's Zero Waste

For more information about the District’s battery stewardship program, visit batterynetwork.org/stewarts, or find a drop-off location near you at batterynetwork.org/locator.

Additional information about battery recycling can also be found on DOEE’s website: DOEE Battery Recycling Program | doee

DC DPW’s Special Waste Collection Event has been moved to RFK Stadium’s Lot 8, the entrance is off of Independence Ave SE, through September 2026. Registrations as well as proof of DC residency will be required to enter the event.

REGISTER IN ADVANCE TO PARTICIPATE:

Eventbrite registration will open soon for the following events:

• Saturday, Sep 12, 2026, 8 AM - 2 PM, at RFK Parking Lot 8 (2500 Independence Ave SE)
• Thursday, Sep 24, 2026, 10 AM - 2 PM, at RFK Parking Lot 8 (2500 Independence Ave SE)
  
  

To accommodate everyone in a safe and timely manner, DPW is now requiring registration to participate in the Special Waste Collection Events. District residents can sign up for a 30-minute arrival period, arrive anytime during the period, and a DPW staff member will be there is assist you. There are also walk-up and bike-up tickets available for attendees without vehicles. The nearest metro station is the Stadium-Armory Metro Station.

Please note that the time selected is the arrival window, not necessarily the time of service. Open to DC residents only. Only one ticket is required per vehicle. No entry will be allowed after 2:00 pm. Please bring proof of residency (e.g., driver's license, utility bill, lease agreement) and Eventbrite registration. No bulk trash, construction & demolition waste, or commercial waste will be allowed.

Unified Communication Center UCC

DPW is committed to delivering efficient and effective services to our residents and quickly resolving issues. As our partner in providing streamlined and effective resolutions, we want to share the best channels for residents to utilize. 

To ensure smooth communication for everyone, we kindly request that you share the contact details of the UCC with all members in your office and constituents who reach out to you. This will make the service resolution process quicker for residents and raise awareness about DPW's communication center. DPW’s leadership team is here to address continual issues or problems that have not been satisfactorily addressed by the UCC.  

UCC Phone: (202) 673-6833 (Mon – Fri) 8:30 am – 4:30 pm