Yard Waste Collection DPW collects yard waste from residences that already receive trash collection services. For residents with rear trash collection, place bagged leaves and grass clippings in the rear also, and tie branches and limbs into four-foot lengths. All properly packaged materials should be placed at collection for trash pick-up on the regular trash collection day(s). Residents with twice-a-week collection should place yard waste for trash pick-up on their second weekly trash collection day. Please note that yard waste consists of  bagged leaves, grass clippings, weeds, bulbs, twigs, pine cones, and uprooted plants, as well as bundles of branches and limbs tied into four-foot lengths. Household trash, renovation materials, rocks, bricks and dirt are not considered yard waste. Helpful Tips DPW collects yard waste from residences that already receive trash collection services.   Residents are restricted to seven bags or bundles per collection. Bags and bundles should weigh no more than 60 pounds. Bundles should also be no more than four feet in length. Yard waste is collected along with the regular trash. Missed yard waste collection should be reported immediately to 311. Residents may also dispose of yard waste for free at the Fort Totten Transfer Station, located at 4900 Bates Road, NE, from 1 pm to 5 pm, Monday through Friday and 8 am to 3 pm on Saturday. Call (202) 576-6803 for more details or view the link below. View directions to the Fort Totten Transfer Station. Information We Need from You Name Address Location Description of yard waste or clippings Description of how yard waste is containerized Location where yard waste is placed for collection Hours of Operation 6:30 am - 3:15 pm Monday through Friday We Will Resolve Within 5 days Holiday Schedule DPW is closed on all government holidays. Holiday collection schedule  To Request Services Call the Mayor's Citywide Call Center at 311. Service Request Center