Thanks for brining this to our attention. In general, if you find
that your street or alley requires cleaning, the first step should
be calling the city-wide call center at 311 because they put the
request directly into the main work-distribution system. Of course
we can certainly contact them as well, and we'd be more than happy
to do so in this case. That way, we can also follow-up to make sure
that the work was satisfactorily completed. Ms. Beveridge, if you'd
like to provide me the exact address, I can put the report in
straightaway. If you'd prefer to call directly and monitor the
situation yourself, 311 can also provide you a tracking number.

Also, given the breadth of problems described, we'd also like to
make sure that DPW steps up their education and enforcement campaign
in the area. With respect to that, it is important to note that
District of Columbia Municipal Regulation 21-705.5 states that trash
collection cans should be placed at the point of collection no
earlier than 6:30 p.m. the day prior to collection and must be
retrieved by 8:00 p.m. the day of collection. While this regulation
provides consternation to some, it is designed to prevent impassable
and dirty alleys such as the one described in Ms. Beveridge's post.
DPW has, city-wide, stepped up its enforcement, and we can certainly
flag your alley for them.

If I can be of any further assistance, please feel free to contact
me.

Thanks,

Dee Smith

Director of Constituent Services

Councilmember Mary Cheh

(202) 724-8062

dsmtih@dccouncil.us

www.marycheh.com