signs of autumn

“Leaf collection season begins November 2” also “…District’s composting efforts this fall by dropping off pumpkins, gourds, and other acceptable food scraps at designated food waste collection locations”

By Prince Of Petworth

photo by Jim Havard

From the Mayor’s Office:

“Mayor Muriel Bowser joined the Department of Public Works (DPW) to announce that the District’s 2026–2027 leaf collection season will begin on Monday, November 2. During the annual fall kickoff, Mayor Bowser highlighted the essential role residents play in keeping neighborhoods clean, protecting the District’s waterways, and turning fallen leaves and food scraps into valuable compost.

“Keeping the District clean and beautiful is a shared responsibility, and leaf collection is one of the best examples of how residents and government work together to get the job done,” said Mayor Bowser. “When residents rake their leaves out properly and our crews collect them, we’re cleaning our streets, protecting our environment, and putting organic material to good use. So, be on the lookout for your leaf collection notice and let’s work together to get the job done.”

Each year, DPW crews collect thousands of tons of leaves from residential streets across all eight wards. The seasonal operation prevents leaves from clogging storm drains and supports the District’s sustainability efforts by diverting organic material from the waste stream. (more…)

It’s November, You Know What That Means? Street Sweeping Specific Parking Regulation Ends, Park with Pleasure. But Do Note that Leaf Collection is Starting!

By Prince Of Petworth

Always brings great joy to many…

“While DPW cleans streets year-round (Street Sweeping), some streets are designated “no parking for cleaning” from March 3rd to October 31st, and drivers should check signs to ensure they’re not parked in a cleaning zone during that time.”

HOWEVER, please note Leaf collection starts rolling out today! (more…)

Late Night Bar Drinking Daylight Saving Time Guidance

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Mr.TinMD

From ABCA:

“Daylight Saving Time will end at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 2, 2025. Clocks must “fall back” or be turned back by one (1) hour.

Any licensee that normally ends alcohol service at 2:00 a.m. will automatically be able to sell and serve alcohol until 3:00 a.m. Licensees do not need to take any action to remain open for one (1) additional hour to conduct business.”

Did “DPW quietly changed street sweeping to end October 1”!?!

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by bajidc

Update: “Alley cleaning is different. Our street cleaning definitely went until October 31”

“Dear PoPville,

Has DPW quietly changed street sweeping to end October 1 (as opposed to Oct 31) without telling anyone? All the street signs say street seeping goes through October 31, but I just saw this today:

“DPW works to clean streets and alleys from the first Monday in April through September 30th. Alley cleaning is suspended from October 1st through March 31st. Alley Cleaning Services include cleaning up loose litter, debris, glass, gravel, sand, and liquid spills in the alley”

Have folks noticed if these signs have changed? (more…)

Leaf Season Collection Tips for Preparing Leaves for the Leaf Vacuum and Where to Compost Your Pumpkins!

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Diane Krauthamer

From the Mayor’s office:

“Residents can find weekly leaf collection updates every Friday through DPW’s online leaf tracker at dpw.dc.gov/leaf or by calling the DPW Leaf Line at (202) 671-LEAF (5323). The tracker will be updated every Friday with more precise information on scheduled collection.

In addition to the trackers, leaf collection teams will distribute door hangers in advance to alert residents that they are entering their two-week collection window. Residents should rake leaves to the curb or tree box in front of their home the weekend before their scheduled collection week. On collection days, residents should avoid parking along curb lanes to ensure efficient leaf vacuuming.

Leaf collections will occur twice in each neighborhood for residents who receive DPW trash and recycling services.

Leaf Season Collection Tips for Preparing Leaves for the Leaf Vacuum (more…)

Today* in Hawks*** around Town – Turkey Time!

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Stacey for sending from “Dumbarton Oaks before it flew off.”

If you spot a hawk, any interesting wildlife or celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted them to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.

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