

Otherwise, residents and property owners may purchase trash and recycling containers from DPW, if we provide your collection services.ĭPW serves single-family homes and apartment buildings with three or fewer living units. Solid Waste Collections Division – Container Processing

If you meet the above criteria, please send a copy of your deed or settlement letter or fax it to 20.
REQUEST NEW SUPERCAN RICHMOND FOR FREE
If you are a new homeowner in the District of Columbia, you are eligible for free containers if: Residents in buildings with four or more living units, mixed-use residential/commercial buildings, and commercial properties must have service arrangements with a commercial/private hauler and obtain trash and recycling containers themselves or from their hauler. We do not provide free replacement containers. How do I know if my residence is serviced by DPW?ĭPW serves single-family homes and apartment buildings with three or fewer living units.
REQUEST NEW SUPERCAN RICHMOND SERIAL NUMBERS
Containers with serial numbers starting with a DC# are old and cannot be repaired. We will continue to replace other size cans and repair lids, bars, and wheels free of charge on all recently distributed containers with serial numbers that start with a W# for trash and R# for recycling. If I need a repair to my can, what should I do?įor households serviced by DPW, repair requests may be made online at 311.dc.gov or by calling 311 (20). Again, please note that recycling/refuse containers WILL NOT be delivered until DPW receives the shipment.

Recycling/Refuse containers will not be delivered until DPW receives the shipment. Those who are expecting deliveries will be promptly notified and receive their cans sometime after that. Due to high demand across the country, DPW is experiencing a delay in completing requests and is closely monitoring for updates awaiting the upcoming shipments.ĭPW anticipates that the next shipment of containers will arrive by September 30, 2023, at the latest, for assembly and distribution. DPW currently has a limited supply of 96-gallon trash super cans.ĭPW understands the inconvenience caused by the delay in fulfilling requests for recycling or refuse containers and kindly asks for your patience.
