Mayor Bowser Kicks Off Leaf Collection, Announces Expansion of Food Waste Smart Bin Program
Date Released:
Thu, 10/23/2025
(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the DC Department of Public Works (DPW) kicked off the 2025–2026 Leaf Collection season, which will run from Monday, November 3, through February 2026. Mayor Bowser also announced the expansion of the District’s Food Waste Smart Bin Program, which will grow from 31 to 50 locations in 2026.
