Mayor Bowser and Department of Public Works to Kick Off Back to Basics Week with the Start of Leaf Collection Season

(Washington, DC) – On Monday, October 28 at 11 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Department of Public Works (DPW) will kick off Back to Basics Week by highlighting the start of the 2024-2025 Leaf Collection season. Leaf collection begins on Monday, October 28 and will continue through Saturday, February 8. Officials will discuss what residents should expect throughout leaf collection, how to compost pumpkins and holiday gourds, and other efforts that DPW is taking to keep DC safe and clean throughout the fall and winter.

Leaf collection begins on Monday throughout DC in Section A. Residents can learn which section they live in and more about leaf collection at dpw.dc.gov/leaf.

WHEN:  
Monday, October 28 at 11 am

WHO: 
Mayor Muriel Bowser 
Kevin Donahue, City Administrator
Timothy Spriggs, Director, Department of Public Works

WHERE: 
Butterfly Triangle Park
4908 East Capitol Street NE
Intersection of East Capitol Street, Central Avenue, 49th Place and Sycamore Road NE
*Closest Metro Station: Benning Road*
*Closest Bikeshare Station: Benning Road & East Capitol Street NE*

Press interested in attending the event are asked to RSVP to press@dc.gov.  

The DC Office of Cable Television, Film, Music, and Entertainment will provide a live feed of this event. To view the event, visit mayor.dc.gov/live, tune in on Channel 16 (DCN) or watch on Mayor Bowser’s Facebook or Twitter. 

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