[WardFive] Trash, Recycling Collections Begin at 6am, Remainder Of The Week

 

Trash, Recycling Collections Will Begin at 6am Thursday and Friday, July 13 - 14, Due to Predicted 90°+ Temperatures

 

The forecast calls for 90°+  temperatures in the District for the remainder of the week; therefore, DC Department of Public Works (DPW)trash and recycling crews will begin their collections an hour earlier, at 6 am.  To make sure trash and recycling are out for pick-up at the earlier time, DPW's customers can put their items out starting at 6:30 pm this evening, rather than waiting until the morning of their collection day. Trash and recycling containers should be removed from public space by 8 pm on the collection day.

 

Throughout the summer, when the temperature is predicted to be 90˚ or higher or the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments announces unhealthy air quality (Code Orange or Code Red days), DPW collection crews will begin their work at 6 am to avoid health and environmental issues.  DPW provides essential city services in two distinct program areas: environmental services/solid waste management and parking enforcement. Both contribute to making District streets and public spaces clean, safe, attractive and accessible for all residents, businesses, commuters and visitors.

 

 

Regards,

Kevin

 

Kevin B. Twine

Staff Assistant

Office Of The Director

Department Of Public Works (DPW)

2000 14^th St., NW, 6^th Floor

Washington, DC 20009

Ph: 202-673-7084

DPW: 202-673-6833

Fax: 202-202-671-0642

kevin.twine@dc.gov

www.dpw.dc.gov