DPW to begin collecting trash, recycling at 6 am, Mon., July 11-Fri., July 15

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Sent: Sunday, July 10, 2016 7:43 PM
Subject: [LeDroitPark] DPW to Begin Collecting Trash, Recycling at 6 am, Mon., July 11-Fri., July 15  

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Linda Grant
Sunday, July 10, 2016 202.671.2375

Trash, Recycling Collections Will Begin at 6 am Mon., July 11 through Fri., July 15 Due to Predicted 90°+ Temperatures

(WASHINGTON, DC) The District’s 90°+ heat wave continues through this week; therefore, the DC Department of Public Works trash and recycling crews will begin their collections an hour earlier, at 6 am between Monday, July 11 through Friday, July 15.

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 the day before their collections are to be made. Trash and recycling containers should be removed from public space by 8 pm on the collection day or a sanitation citation may be issued.

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 or environmental issues.

The Department of Public Works (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.

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Linda Grant
Public Information Officer
DC Department of Public Works
2000 14th Street, NW, 6th Floor
Washington, DC 20009
202/671-2375/desk
202/497-1080/cell
202/671-0642/fax
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