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Dec 17, 2019

‘Zero Waste’ Bill Would Require D.C. Restaurants To Compost Food Scraps

D.C. has a goal of diverting 80 percent of its waste from landfills and incinerators by 2032. For years, that rate has hovered around 20 percent.

May 11, 2017

The Garbage Cans Are Getting Smarter Downtown And In Anacostia

So should we all be intimidated that our garbage cans are smarter than we are?

Mar 02, 2017

What Exactly Is A Trash Wheel, And Does the Anacostia River Need One?

Could D.C. benefit from getting its very own garbage-eating machine to help clean up the Anacostia River?

Feb 17, 2017

Trash Raccoon Is Trying To Tell Us Something

Trash raccoon is telling us all to hang in there. Or to ride the trash truck the hell out of #thistown. You decide.

Feb 27, 2015

Your Trash Will Finally Be Collected This Weekend

Finally.

Sep 02, 2014

Littering Laws Now Enforced Citywide

But police warn that civil violations usually have a low compliance rate.

Apr 14, 2014

Photos: Look At All The Trash On The National Mall

The National Park Service admits to “[dropping] the bill a little bit.”

Mar 05, 2014

City Asks You To Put Your Trash Out, But Can’t Guarantee It Will Be Picked Up

Yet another snow and ice storm will delay trash pickup for some city residents.

Jan 24, 2014

Funding Secured For Distribution Of New Supercans

New Supercans will be distributed at the beginning of next month.

Nov 25, 2013

New Trash Cans Will Be Distributed Next Year

You get a new Supercan! And you get a new Supercan! And you, too!

 
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