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Overflowing Recycling Cans in DPR Parks

DGS is responsible for the sustainable collection and disposal of waste generated by DC government...

Uniform Security Operations

Across the District, building security is a large piece of keeping our people safe.

DGS Public Work Order Dashboard

The Department of General Services (DGS) is committed to providing safe, high-quality services,...

Mowing and Grounds Landscaping Services

Annually, in March, DGS begins city-wide grass mowing at nearly 600 District-owned locations,...

Playground Equipment Repair for DCPS and DPR Facilities

This service request is for the repair of playground equipment at District-owned facilities managed...

School Recycling Program

Schools play an essential role in making recycling work in the District of Columbia. Having a...

Upcoming Events

Mar 19 2025 - 18:00

DGS Public Building Environmental Safety Testing and Remediation: March 2025

Mar 20 2025 - 13:00

2025 March Madness Event

Mar 20 2025 - 18:30

DC Stabilization Center Community Engagement Meeting

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Feb 10 2025

Mayor Bowser Declares Snow Emergency Beginning at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, February 11

(Washington, DC) – Mayor Muriel Bowser has declared a Snow Emergency for Washington, DC to go...

Feb 10 2025

Mayor Bowser to Deploy District Snow Team in Preparation for Tuesday’s Forecasted Snowfall

(Washington, DC) – In preparation for forecasted snowfall on Tuesday, February 11, Mayor...

Jan 2 2025

Mayor Bowser to Deploy District Snow Team Ahead of Friday’s Forecasted Snow Showers

(Washington, DC) – In preparation for potential snow showers on Friday, Mayor Muriel Bowser...

Dec 23 2024

Mayor Bowser Cuts Ribbon on New Joy Evans Therapeutic Recreation Center

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser was joined by District leaders and community...

Dec 22 2024

Mayor Bowser to Cut Ribbon on New Joy Evans Therapeutic Recreation Center

(Washington, DC) – On Monday, December 23, at 11 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser will be joined by...

Feb 29 2024

FY23 Agency Performance Oversight Hearing Presentation Director Delano Hunter

At DGS, we're raising the bar for operational excellence and continuous improvement. Our focus...

Aug 28 2024

Mayor Bowser to Celebrate First Day of Pre-K at Garfield Elementary School

(WASHINGTON, DC) – On Thursday, August 29 at 10 am., Mayor Muriel Bowser and education...

Jun 14 2024

Mayor Bowser to Cut the Ribbon on New Reservoir Park Recreation Center at Former McMillan Site

(Washington, DC) - On Saturday, June 15 at 12:00 p.m., Mayor Muriel Bowser and District...

May 9 2024

Mayor Bowser to Cut the Ribbon on the First Dog Park East of the River

(Washington, DC) - On Friday, May 10 at 11 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser, the Department of General...

Dec 12 2023

Bowser Administration to Break Ground on Texas Avenue Dog Park in Ward 7

(WASHINGTON, DC) - On Wednesday, December 13, at 4:00 p.m., the DC Department of General Services (...

Nov 14 2023

Mayor Bowser to Kick Off Transformation of Spingarn High School Into New DC Infrastructure Academy Facility

(WASHINGTON, DC) - On Wednesday, November 15 at 11:00 a.m., Mayor Muriel Bowser will be...

Mar 13 2025

Job Announcements

Careers at DGS View current Department of General Services job announcements below. You may also...

Oct 25 2024

HBCU Unveils State-of-the-Art Hydroponic Greenhouse at Nearby High School

The University of the District of Columbia proudly celebrated the grand opening of its new...

Sep 6 2024

D.C. Office of Planning Shrinks Footprint by Over 4,000 SF

D.C. Office of Planning Shrinks Footprint by Over 4,000 SF Commercial Observer

Sep 4 2024

D.C. Office of Planning moves into new NoMa office

D.C. Office of Planning moves into new NoMa office Washington Business Journal

Sep 3 2024

Breaking: “Extended Spray Park and Select Pool Operations Through the End of Summer 2024”

“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser, the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR), and the DC...

Sep 3 2024

DC delays closing select outdoor pools, spray parks. Here's what you need to know

Mayor Muriel Bowser, along with the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR), and the DC...

Department of General Services

Office Hours
Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, except District holidays

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3924 Minnesota Avenue, NE, Washington, DC 20019
Phone: (202) 727-2800
Fax: (202) 727-9877
TTY: 711
Email: [email protected]

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Agency Performance

Mayor Bowser Activates Heat Emergency Plan for Friday, May 20 through Sunday, May 22

Date Released:

Fri, 05/20/2022

(WASHINGTON, DC) – Due to the current temperatures and forecast of extreme heat, Mayor Muriel Bowser has activated the District’s Heat Emergency Plan for Friday, May 20 through Sunday,