DC Department of Public Works

DPW Director Chris Rodriguez is excited to announce Warnique “Niky” West as DPW’s new Deputy Chief of Staff! Niky is a fourth-generation District native who resides in the great Ward 8. Niky started her career at DPW in 2001 as a Motor Vehicle Operator in the Leaf Season Program before working her way up the leadership chain. Please join us in congratulating Niky!

🍁 Section B, your first leaf collection pass is coming up! While DPW crews continue collecting leaves across the District, Section B residents should start preparing for their scheduled collection beginning November 16. Help our crews get the job done by having loose leaves raked to the curbside or into your tree box by Sunday, November 15.

🌧If weather delays collection, DPW will return as soon as possible. Please wait until crews have been out of your section for 7 days before submitting a 311 request. Need to confirm your collection section or schedule? Visit dpw.dc.gov/leaf for details and updates.

🍂 Leaf crews are on the move, DC! Have you spotted them in your neighborhood?

In this week’s Weekly Minute with the Director, learn the latest on leaf collection, what Section B residents need to know, and how you can track our crews. Plus, there’s still time to get creative and submit your snowplow names before the November 10 deadline by visiting: tinyurl.com/DPW-Name-That-…

Tune in for this week’s updates, and happy raking, DC!

Everybody knows somebody with a great sense of humor. DC, tag that friend! We’re talking about the person who always has a clever comeback, comes up with the best puns, or knows exactly how to represent their neighborhood.

DPW wants YOUR help naming eight snowplows, with one representing each ward. Know somebody who could come up with a winning name? Send them this contest and let the creativity flow.

❄️ Entries close November 10: tinyurl.com/DPW-Name-That-…

🍂 Hear that rumble? That’s the sound of leaf season in DC!

Our leaf vacuums are rolling through neighborhoods across all 8 wards, sucking up leaves and helping keep residential streets clean and clear.

It’s all part of DPW’s annual effort to collect thousands of tons of leaves, prevent clogged storm drains, and protect our waterways. Want to know when the leaf vacuum is coming to your neighborhood? Check your collection schedule at dpw.dc.gov/leaf. Now that’s music to our ears!