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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,...

School Recycling Program

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

DC Vendor Portal

The Department of General Services is proud to announce the creation of the automated e-invoicing...

Permits and Reservations

Many events take place every day in District facilities for both indoor and outdoor...

Facilities Maintenance Request

To report DGS facility-related issues occurring at a municipal property, school,...

DGS Percent for Art Program

Check Out the DGS New Headquarters 2023 Artist Catalogue

Environmental Testing and Safety

Public Facilities Environmental Safety Amendment Act of 2020
Recreation Surface Hardness Testing
Recreation Space Warranties and Certificates of Compliance
Water Sample Results DPR and DCPS

Upcoming Events

Oct 11 2023 - 18:30

DGS Public Building Environmental Safety Testing and Remediation: October 2023

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Sep 5 2023

Mayor Bowser Reminds District Residents That #DCIsHiring

Job Seekers Encouraged to Explore Opportunities Within District Government and Apply Using careers....

Aug 29 2023

Two DC Department of General Services Projects Recognized by the Engineering News-Record

(WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, the D.C.

Aug 28 2023

Mayor Bowser Celebrates the First Day of School at Modernized Raymond Elementary School

Mayor and District Leaders Celebrate Students and Educators as Students Return to Schools Across...

Aug 27 2023

Mayor Bowser to Celebrate the First Day of School at Modernized Raymond Elementary School

As families and caregivers prepare for the start of the new school year, they are encouraged to...

Aug 23 2023

Mayor Bowser Celebrates Opening of New Advanced Technical Center

(WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, at a pep rally for students and families, Mayor Muriel Bowser officially...

Aug 22 2023

Mayor Bowser to Celebrate New Advanced Technical Center

(WASHINGTON, DC) – On Wednesday, August 23 at 11:00 a.m., Mayor Muriel Bowser will be joined by...

Aug 20 2023

Mayor Bowser to Break Ground on Anacostia Recreation Center at Ketcham Elementary School

(WASHINGTON, DC) – On Monday, August 21 at 11:00 a.m., Mayor Muriel Bowser will join District...

Jun 21 2023

 Mayor Bowser to Celebrate Topping Out at Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health

(WASHINGTON, DC) – On Thursday, June 22 at 11:00 a.m., Mayor Muriel Bowser will be joined by...

Jun 4 2023

Mayor Bowser to Highlight Economic Development East of the River at the New DGS Headquarters Grand Opening

(WASHINGTON, DC) – On Monday, June 5 at 11:00 a.m., Mayor Muriel Bowser will be joined by...

Nov 14 2022

DGS Small Business Symposium 2023: Build. Maintain. Sustain.

(WASHINGTON, DC)– On Tuesday, November 15, 2022, the Department of General Services (DGS) will host...

Sep 29 2023

Job Announcements

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

Sep 30 2023

New rights for child sex abuse victims, tougher gun laws to take effect in Md.

New rights for child sex abuse victims, tougher gun laws to take effect in Md. The Washington Post

Sep 29 2023

These are some of the new DC laws going into effect on Oct. 1

Many people in the nation's capital have their eyes on Congress as a government...

Sep 27 2023

These New Laws Go Into Effect Around The D.C. Region on October 1

Somehow, it’s the end of September. And while the federal government is probably...

Sep 27 2023

Amber Robles-Gordon: Surely, she (he/we) is a little animal?

Morton Fine Art is pleased to present an exhibition of mixed media collage and assemblage on canvas...

Sep 21 2023

A Bill Extending D.C.'s Lease on RFK Site Advanced In The House. Is The Drive For A New Stadium Nearing The End Zone

On Wednesday, the House Oversight Committee passed legislation that would extend the city’s lease...

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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) 671-0491
Fax: (202) 727-9877
TTY: 711
Email: [email protected]

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DC Students Take Action to End Plastic Pollution Ahead of Earth Day

Date Released:

Wed, 04/11/2018

DC Students Take Action to End Plastic Pollution Ahead of Earth Day

(Washington, DC) – The DC Department of General Services (DGS) congratulates the six DC schools that completed the DC Reduce First Challenge: Plastic Edition.