March is a Weather Wonderland - Watch out for Storms
As I write this, DC is under significant storm warnings, including the chance of tornados, later today. I hope everyone takes precautions and makes it through the storm safely. After the storm, take extra care - stay away from downed power lines, avoid driving if you can while downed trees are cleaned up, and check on your neighbors to make sure they have what they need.
As a reminder, I am serving from abroad until mid July. You can reach out to me via my regular email and cell phone, and I am attending ANC meetings virtually.
4D Grants Committee is on a Roll!
Thank you SO much to those who stepped up to serve on our grants committee, which is now evaluating submissions from our March round of grants. The next round will be due June 1. See full details for how to apply, FAQs, and more at https://anc4d.org/community-grants/
We also need new committee members to help advertise the grants, review incoming applications, and make sure applicants are prepared to apply. Please reach out to me if you would like to join the committee.
Rats, Trash, and Parking In and Around Lorenzo Allen Park
Lorenzo Allen Park is the gem of 4D04, and I'd argue of all of 4D! That's why the trash and rodent problem, as well as nearby out-of-state and other illegal vehicle parking, really needs to improve. ANC 4D, active neighbors, and the Mayor's office organized a walkthrough a few weeks ago to review the issues and talk solutions. And, Department of Public Works and Department of Health will be joining us at our March meeting Wednesday night at my invitation to hear our concerns and share what can be done to improve these issues in our beautiful neighborhood park. Please join us at the ANC meeting to participate in the conversation.
Thank you,
Commissioner Eliza Cava
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Street Sweeping, DPW Spring Services, Special Waste Collections
Mechanical Street Sweeping
Mechanical Street Sweeping has resumed. Parking Enforcement will begin issuing tickets for Street Sweeping on Monday, March 16th.
Spring Services
Spring is almost upon Us, and our full complement of spring services will begin the first Monday in April. These services include Street and Alley Cleaning, Grass Cutting & Mowing, and Graffiti Removal. For additional information regarding our Spring Operations, please visit our website https://dpw.dc.gov/spring
Street & Alley Collection Division teams will complete any remaining leaf collections during the transition to Spring Services. Residents are encouraged to rake leaves into the tree box area or place them in paper bags and set them out in front of their residence, then submit a Yard Waste Collection 311 service request for pickup.
Helping Hand Program
DPW offers assistance to community groups that organize Saturday neighborhood clean-up projects through the Helping Hand Program. The program runs seasonally from March 1st to October 1st. Applications must be submitted 2 weeks prior to the event. For more information visit: https://dpw.dc.gov/page/Helping%20Hand%20Neighborhood%20Cleanup
Food Waste Collection Program & Food Waste Drop-Off Sites:
UPDATE for DC Composters that attend Weekend Food Waste Drop-off Events:
All of DC DPW's Weekend Food Waste Drop-offs citywide will operate as normal this weekend, March 14 – March 15, 2026, with a slight location change in SW DC to the Southwest Duck Pond.
For the latest information about DC DPW’s food waste drop-offs citywide, visit zerowaste.dc.gov/foodwastedropoff.
Notices to DC DPW’s Food Waste Smart Bin Users:
- All food waste smart bins are operating as normal
- Before you leave home with your food waste towards a smart bin, please check its fullness level on the MetroKEY app before leaving home to ensure there is capacity in the bin.
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If you arrive at a DPW food waste smart bin and find it is too full, do not drop off materials; find the next closest food waste drop-off bin or store them in your fridge or freezer until the smart bin is serviced, which you can observe on the MetroKEY app (the fullness level (%) will drop). Collection crews service the smart bins daily.
DC DPW’s Special Waste Collection Events:
DPW Special Waste Collection Events for safe disposal of household hazardous waste, recycling of electronics, and secure document shredding will be conducted twice quarterly.
Register at tinyurl.com/hhw-register. For more information on residential special waste, visit the District's Zero Waste
DC DPW’s Special Waste Collection Event has been moved slightly and will now take place at RFK Lot 8, entrance off of Independence Ave SE, through September 2026. Registrations as well as Proof of DC residency will be required to enter the event.
REGISTER IN ADVANCE TO PARTICIPATE:
To accommodate everyone in a safe and timely manner, DPW is now requiring registration to participate in the Special Waste Collection Events District residents can sign up for a 30-minute entry slot when residents can arrive anytime in the 15-minute period and a DPW staff member will be there is assist you. There are also walk-up and bike-up tickets available for those without vehicles.
Please note that the time selected is the arrival window, not the time of services. Only one ticket is required per vehicle. No entry will be allowed after 2:00 pm. Open to DC residents only. Please bring proof of residency (e.g., driver's license, utility bill, lease agreement) and Eventbrite registration. No construction & demolition waste or commercial waste will be allowed.
Eventbrite registration will open soon for the following events:
- Thursday, April 30, 2026, 10 AM - 2 PM, at RFK Parking Lot 8 (2500 Independence Ave SE)
- Saturday, May 9, 2026, 8 AM - 2 PM, at RFK Parking Lot 8 (2500 Independence Ave SE)
- Saturday, Sep 12, 2026, 8 AM - 2 PM, at RFK Parking Lot 8 (2500 Independence Ave SE)
- Thursday, Sep 24, 2026, 10 AM - 2 PM, at RFK Parking Lot 8 (2500 Independence Ave SE)
Ranked Choice Voting Workshop at the May 20 ANC Meeting!
The DC Board of Elections will be joining us at the May 20th 6:30 pm regular ANC 4D meeting to host a workshop on ranked choice voting, the new way to fill your ballot starting in this June's primary election.
The workshop will provide important election-related information, including details about the 2026 Mayoral Election and an overview of Ranked-Choice Voting. In addition, they will offer a simulated voting experience to help community members better understand the voting process and feel confident participating in upcoming elections.
Save the date for this great workshop!
Wednesday Jazz on Kennedy Street
Wednesday Jazz is back on the 700 block of Kennedy Street, brought to you by Uptown Main Street, DSLBD, Realtor Eddie Suarez, and Home Rule Records. On Wednesday, March 25th from 6 to 8pm, support our local businesses by visiting the 700 block for music from Lady Love Trio. Free and open to all!
Petworth Porchfest Set for May 30th!
It’s official: 2026 Petworth Porchfest is scheduled for Saturday, May 30th! There will be music on porches from 2 to 7pm and on the main stage from 5 to 8pm. The rain date will May 31st. As neighbors gear up to take part in the festivities and enjoy all our local artists and businesses have to offer, check out this article from Petworth News highlighting how neighbors can volunteer and take part in Porchfest.
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