Can we get more frequent trash collections for city agency facilities and additional trash receptacles in public spaces?
A private waste collection company, Urban Services, holds the contract for trash collection at the hundreds of buildings and facilities within the city limits that are owned or operated by District government agencies. Urban Services is a locally owned and operated business, which receives full preference under the Minority Business Opportunity Commission (MBOC) guidelines. The DC Office of Property Management (OPM) administers the contract. Each agency monitors trash collection at its own facilities and is responsible for monthly invoice payment directly to the contractor. If you are unhappy with the quality of service at a DC facility, including its trash collection schedule and adequacy of containers, notify the OPM at (202) 724-4400. Adjustments in service can be made, whether that entails more frequent trash collection or larger dumpsters. Trash receptacles, or public litter cans, are sited by the Department of Public Works (DPW) along commercial strips, at Metrorail stations and
