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DPW Fleet Named Public Fleet of the Year! The DC Department of Public Works is proud to be recognized by the Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition (GWRCCC) as Public Fleet of the Year! This honor recognizes the hard work and dedication of our fleet professionals who keep District vehicles ready to serve residents every day. Through fleet innovation and a commitment to cleaner transportation, DPW continues working toward a cleaner, greener DC. Congratulations to Associate Administrator Antoine Tuppince and our Fleet team on this well-deserved recognition!

Keeping DC clean means taking action to reduce rat activity! DPW has been piloting enclosed BigBelly litter cans, expanding Food Waste Smart Bins across all eight wards, educating businesses on proper waste management, and holding persistent violators accountable. Through continued coordination with the DC Department of Health, we’re working to keep DC’s neighborhoods cleaner and healthier.

🍁🔍 Section A residents, it’s time to get ready for your first pass of leaf collection starting Nov 2. Stay informed about the latest leaf pickup schedule at dpw.dc.gov/leaf. Let's keep our neighborhoods clean and beautiful! Not sure which section you’re in? Check your map and collection details at dpw.dc.gov/leaf. Thanks for helping keep DC’s neighborhoods clean and moving! 🍁

🍁🔍 Section A residents, it’s time to get ready for your first pass of leaf collection starting Nov 2. Stay informed about the latest leaf pickup schedule at dpw.dc.gov/leaf. Let's keep our neighborhoods clean and beautiful! Not sure which section you’re in? Check your map and collection details at dpw.dc.gov/leaf. Thanks for helping keep DC’s neighborhoods clean and moving! 🍁

🍂 We’re getting ready for leaf season! Today, @nbcwashington Mark Segraves joined DPW Director Chris Rodriguez and our leaf collection crews to see how we’re preparing for the season ahead. Leaf collection employee Romell Morrow demonstrated DPW’s new Bonnell Leaf Vac, showcasing the equipment that will help our crews collect leaves across the District. Leaf collection begins November 2! Check your schedule at dpw.dc.gov/leaf or download the MyDPW app to stay ready.

🍂 From leaf collection to snow preparation, DPW is getting ready for the changing seasons! In this week’s Weekly Minute with the Director, Chris Rodriguez shares how our crews are preparing for winter weather while gearing up for leaf season. ❄️ The DC Snow Team has tested equipment and routes to prepare for winter weather. 🍁 Leaf collection begins Monday, November 2, with two passes through residential neighborhoods. Whether we’re collecting leaves or plowing snow, DPW is committed to keeping DC Clean, Safe and Moving!

🗑️♻️ Want to know if your trash or recycling collection is on schedule? DPW's Collection Status Map lets you check your collection days and see if your route is in progress, delayed, or carried over. Just enter your address. No app or login needed! dpw.dc.gov/page/trash-and-re…

DPW’s Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection event is happening NOW, and Director Chris Rodriguez is on-site! Have old paint, household chemicals, batteries, or other hazardous materials to dispose of safely? Stop by today and help keep hazardous waste out of our streets, waterways, and regular trash. Join Director Rodriguez and DPW in keeping DC clean, safe, and green!

DC residents have a new way to stay connected to their trash and recycling services. The new Collection Status Map is now live on the DPW website. Simply enter your service address to see your assigned collection days and the current status of the route serving your home. Learn more: dpw.dc.gov/

🍁 Twice the collection, twice the opportunity to turn leaves into something useful! DPW provides two leaf collections per season for every eligible household. Those leaves don’t go to waste. They’re transformed locally into quality aged mulch that DC residents can pick up for FREE in the spring! Leaf collection starts November 2. Check your schedule at dpw.dc.gov/leaf, download the MyDPW app, and follow us for updates.

Keeping DC clean means taking action to reduce rat activity! DPW has been piloting enclosed BigBelly litter cans, expanding Food Waste Smart Bins across all eight wards, educating businesses on proper waste management, and holding persistent violators accountable. Through continued coordination with the DC Department of Health, we’re working to keep DC’s neighborhoods cleaner and healthier.

Leaf collection season starts November 2! DPW crews are preparing for the 2026–2027 leaf collection season, with every residential street receiving at least two scheduled collections. These efforts help prevent clogged storm drains, protect our waterways, and turn fallen leaves into valuable compost. @DCNewsNow has more for residents: dcnewsnow.com/news/local-new…

🍂 Leaf season is almost here, DC! Leaf collection begins November 2. Get ready now! Check your collection schedule at dpw.dc.gov/leaf, download the MyDPW app, and follow DPW on social media for the latest updates throughout the season. Let’s get those leaves collected and keep DC clean and green!