The Department of Public Works (DPW) provides municipal 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.
With a team of educators and other dedicated professionals, the DC DPW - Office of Recycling administers a variety of programs vital to the district’s environment, public safety, and economy. The services provided by the Office of Recycling are designed to balance today's needs with tomorrow's obligations by fostering both environmental sensitivity and economic sensibility.