Mayor Bowser and Department of Public Works to Kick Off Back to Basics Week with the Start of Leaf Collection Season
Washington, DC – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Department of Public Works (DPW) announced the start of leaf collection season and the launch of Back to Basics Week, a citywide effort to clean up neighborhoods and improve the quality of life for residents.
Back to Basics Week will run from October 31 to November 6 and will include a variety of activities, including leaf collection, alley cleanups, and trash pickups. DPW crews will be working around the clock to collect leaves and debris from city streets and alleys. Residents are encouraged to rake leaves to the curb or alley by 7 a.m. on their scheduled collection day.
“Back to Basics Week is a time for us to come together as a city and clean up our neighborhoods,” said Mayor Bowser. “I encourage all residents to participate in this important effort and help make our city a cleaner, healthier place to live.”
DPW Director Chris Geldart said that the department is prepared to collect leaves and debris efficiently and quickly.
“We have a team of dedicated crews who are ready to get the job done,” said Geldart. “We ask residents to be patient and to follow the guidelines for leaf collection.”
Leaf collection will take place on a ward-by-ward basis, with crews working in each ward for two weeks. The schedule is as follows:
- Ward 1: October 31 – November 11
- Ward 2: November 7 – 18
- Ward 3: November 14 – 25
- Ward 4: November 21 – December 2
- Ward 5: November 28 – December 9
- Ward 6: December 5 – 16
- Ward 7: December 12 – 23
- Ward 8: December 19 – 30
Residents can find their scheduled collection day by visiting the DPW website at www.dpw.dc.gov.
In addition to leaf collection, DPW crews will also be cleaning up alleys and picking up trash throughout the city. Residents are encouraged to report any illegal dumping or other sanitation issues to DPW by calling 311.
“Back to Basics Week is a great opportunity for us to make a difference in our neighborhoods,” said Mayor Bowser. “I urge all residents to participate and help make our city a cleaner, healthier place to live.”
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