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District Snow Team

Read Mayor Bowser’s Presentation on DC’s COVID-19 Situational Update: April 26

Agency Home Responsive

Track Our Plows

To use the Automated Vehicle Locator (AVL) system, select the search icon then enter the address where you want to track our plows.

Emergency Shelter

Emergency or low-barrier shelters are designed to keep people safe from extreme weather conditions. The Emergency Shelter program provides beds on a first come, first served basis, to any homeless person. It is sometimes also referred to as emergency shelter.

Snow Is Coming Booklet

Check out our #WinterReadyDC brochure to find out how you can be prepared for this winter.

Neighbor-2-Neighbor Snow Prep Tips

Our neighbors share valuable tips to handle winter weather.

Featured Services

Snow Closures

There are no closures at this time.

Stay Connected - Alert DC

Trash and Recycling Collections

Trash and recycling collections are following the normal collection schedule.

Warming Centers and Emergency Shelters

Find your nearest warming center.

Winter Weather Warnings for Seniors

Heed these tips to be safe during severe winter weather.

Parking and Driving

Get information on parking and driving during a snow event.

Track Our Plows

Track snowplow activity in your area.

#WinterReadyDC

Latest

Feb 21 2021

Mayor Bowser to Deploy District Snow Team Ahead of Monday Morning Snowfall

(Washington, DC) – Mayor Muriel Bowser will deploy the District Snow Team overnight to treat roads...

Feb 17 2021

Mayor Bowser Declares Snow Emergency Beginning at 12 a.m. on Thursday, February 18; DC Public Schools to Be All Virtual on Thursday

(Washington, DC) – Mayor Muriel Bowser has declared a snow emergency to go into effect at midnight...

Feb 12 2021

Mayor Bowser to Deploy the District Snow Team in Preparation for Icy Weather

(Washington, DC) – Mayor Muriel Bowser will deploy the District Snow Team at midnight tonight in...

Feb 10 2021

Mayor Bowser to Deploy District Snow Team for Several Days of Winter Weather

Residents are encouraged to sign up for weather updates at AlertDC.dc.gov

Feb 10 2021

DC Government and DC Public Schools Will Open On Time on Thursday, February 11

Vaccination Sites Will Be Open; Public COVID-19 Testing Sites Will Be Closed

Oct 9 2020

Public Roundtable on Waste Management and Agency Operations at the Department of Public Works

Testimony of Christopher Geldart Director, Department of Public Works Before the Committee...

May 21 2020

Proposed Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Oversight Hearing

Testimony of Christopher Geldart Director, Department of Public Works Before the Committee on...

Nov 6 2019

Public Roundtable and Hearing on The District’s Snow Removal Operations Plan for Winter 2019 – 2020

Before the

Nov 27 2018

Public Roundtable and Hearing on The District Snow Removal Operations Plan

Testimony of Christopher J. Shorter, Director, Department of Public Works

Nov 1 2017

Joint Public Hearing "Omnibus Graffiti Reduction Act of 2007", Bill 17-0270

Testimony of William O. Howland, Jr. Director Joint Public Hearing "Omnibus Graffiti...

Oct 25 2017

DC Snow Team Gears Up For Winter 2017/2018 with Dry Run Practice Session

On Friday, City Administrator Rashad Young and leaders of the DC Snow Team will kick off the 2017-...

District Snow Team

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Frank D. Reeves Municipal Center
2000 14th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009
Phone: (202) 673-6833
Fax: (202) 671-0642
TTY: (202) 673-6833
Email: [email protected]

DPW Update on Trash Schedule

Date Released:

Fri, 01/29/2016

WASHINGTON, DC) –The DC Department of Public Works (DPW) is continuing its amended trash and recycling collection service for its residential customers. Post storm collection service resumed Thursday, January 28, and today’s collection is currently in progress. Any missed locations for Thursday and Friday will be collected Saturday and Sunday. Normal collection service will resume Monday, February 1.