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Breadcrumb Home Search Results Bulk Trash Collection The Department of Public Works (DPW) collects large, bulky items by appointment from residential households that receive DPW trash collection services . Please note, no more than seven items are …
Breadcrumb Home Search Results Business License Effective October 1, updated licensing requirements and procedures will go into effect to improve the business licensing experience and ensure greater compliance with District regulations. All current and …
Breadcrumb Home Search Results Modified District Government Services for 2026 Indigenous Peoples’ Day (Washington, DC) – On Monday, October 12, District Government will observe the Indigenous Peoples’ Day holiday. While some services will be affected, …
Breadcrumb Home Search Results Certificate of Clean Hands What is the Clean Hands mandate? The District's Clean Hands mandate requires that individuals and businesses be denied city-issued licenses, permits, grants and contracts if the person or business: …
Breadcrumb Home Search Results Driver Licenses If you have lived in the District of Columbia for 60 days or more and you drive a vehicle in public, you must get a driver license from DC DMV—unless you are a student, diplomat, active military member, …
Breadcrumb Home Search Results Commercial Vehicles DC DMV offers a commercial driver license (CDL) to professional drivers who reside in the District. DC DMV's CDL is a credential that complies with federal identification guidelines and can be used as a …
Breadcrumb Home Search Results Employee Appeal A District government employee shall initiate an appeal by filing a petition for appeal with the Office of Employee Appeals (OEA). The petition for appeal must be filed within 30 calendar days of the …
Breadcrumb Home Search Results Mayor Bowser Public Calendar for Friday, October 9, 2026 3 pm Attend the Inauguration Ceremony of Eduardo M. Peñalver as the 49th President of Georgetown University McDonough Arena, Georgetown University 37th and O Streets …
Breadcrumb Home Search Results Mayor Bowser Celebrates Grand Reopening of the Modernized and Expanded Southeast Library $41 million investment preserves a century-old Carnegie landmark while doubling its capacity (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel …
Breadcrumb Home Search Results Mayor Bowser Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month and 50 Years of Partnership with DC's Latino Communities Mayor’s Office on Latino Affairs marks five decades of advocacy, culture, and community partnership (Washington, DC) – …