Trash Noise Complaint Form

The Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) is now investigating complaints from District residents who suspect private trash haulers are operating outside of times permitted by District Law.

Trash collection by private haulers is prohibited between the hours of 9:00 pm and 7:00 am in residential, special purpose, or waterfront zones, or within 300 feet of any of these zones. These rules do not apply to Department of Public Works vehicles, only private trash collection companies.

NOTE: You must submit your complaint within 7 days of the alleged violation.

Did the alleged violation occur in Washington, DC?

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Unfortunately, your complaint cannot be investigated by the DC Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs' Regulatory Investigations Section the alleged violation did not occur in the District of Columbia. The Regulatory Investigations Section investigates only trash noise complaints occuring in the District of Columbia. If you any questions, you may contact the Regulatory Investigations Section directly at (202) 442-8676.

Complainant's Phone Number

Complainant's Email

Complaint Details

Provide Time of Violation (i.e., 6:30 am)

OPTIONAL: Name of Business You Are Filing a Complaint Against

Please provide a description of the trash vehicle including any striping/graphics with company name.

License Plate State and Number

From where did you observe the vehicle?

Approximately, how far away where you from the vehicle?

How many times has this suspected violation occurred in the past month?

Please describe the suspected Trash Noise violation activity.

Has the suspected violation always include the same vehicle?

OPTIONAL: Upload any records/photos that may support your complaint.

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I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing information is true and correct.

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