DC Department of Public Works

06/13/2026

UFC Freedom250 is in Downtown DC all weekend.

Make sure you're in the loop with event updates: text “DC250” to 888-777 for free notifications from the District.

Learn more at 250.dc.gov.

06/12/2026

Service Update: As of June 12, 2026, the following routes are delayed and will be completed by June 13, 2026. Please leave your bins and your point of collection.

- Trash route in ANC 7E, Benning Ridge
- Trash route in ANC 8C, Washington Highlands
- Trash route in ANC 8B, Douglass/Shipley
- Trash route in ANC 8C, Douglass/Shipley

06/12/2026

06/11/2026

Service Update: As of June 11, 2026, the following routes are delayed and will be completed by June 12, 2026. Please leave your bins and your point of collection.

- Recycling route in ANC 3D, Palisades.
- Recycling route in ANC 3D, Foxhall Crescent.
- Recycling route in ANC 3A, Tenleytown.
- Trash route in ANC 2E Georgetown.

06/11/2026

🌈 Happy Pride from the DC Department of Public Works!

This month, we celebrate the diversity, inclusion, and strength of the communities we serve. Pride Month is an opportunity to recognize and honor the contributions of LGBTQ+ residents, employees, and community members who help make the District a vibrant and welcoming place for all.

Wishing everyone a safe, joyful, and meaningful Pride Month.

06/11/2026

DC is under a Heat Alert today, 6/11 through Saturday, 6/13. Temperatures will feel like 95°F or hotter.

You can beat the heat by:

✅Staying in air-conditioned or shaded areas.

✅Taking frequent breaks while working outside.

✅Drinking water and staying hydrated

Visit heat.dc.gov for more information.

06/08/2026

Service Update: As of June 8, 2026, the following routes are delayed and will be completed by June 9, 2026. Please leave your bins and your point of collection.

- Recycling route in ANC 3C, North Cleveland.

06/05/2026

We’re almost done. The last day for DPW’s FY27 Leaf Season Information Sessions is today. Didn’t make it to a session? There’s still time to join us. The next sessions are at 1pm and 3pm. Although online registrations are full, walk-ins are welcome and can register at the door.

DPW’s Solid Waste Administrator Warnique West and Deputy Administrator Dr. Richard Morris joined the 11am session today, giving registrants a look into the day to day during leaf season.

06/05/2026

📅 Attending the leaf season information today? Please review the updated location and session times. No action is required for those already registered.

06/04/2026

📅 Attending the leaf season information tomorrow, June 5? Please review the updated location and session times. No action is required for those already registered.