Services are restricted to residents of Washington D.c. only.
Monday to Friday 1pm to 5pm Saturday 8am to 3pm
dpw.dc.gov(202) 715-7570
4900 John McCormack Dr NE
Washington, DC 20011
Weekday drop-off services are available only to District residents. All users must show two documents verifying residency, for example a valid DC Driver’s Permit, property tax bill or utility bill. Facility staff reserves the right to ask for proof of origin.
| Material | Residential | Business | Note |
| #1 Plastic Beverage Bottles | dropoff |
none |
This site accepts narrow-necked bottles and rigid containers. Please rinse out. No need to remove lids. |
| #1 Plastic Non-Beverage Bottles | dropoff |
none |
Please empty and rinse containers. |
| #1 Rigid Plastics | dropoff |
none |
Please empty and rinse containers. |
| #2 Plastic Bags | dropoff |
none |
Please consolidate all plastic grocery, produce, newspaper and dry cleaning bags within other bags. |
| #2 Plastic Jugs - Clear | dropoff |
none |
This site accepts narrow-necked bottles and rigid containers. Please rinse out. No need to remove lids. |
| #2 Plastic Jugs - Colored | dropoff |
none |
This site accepts narrow-necked bottles and rigid containers. Please rinse out. No need to remove lids. |
| #2 Rigid Plastics | dropoff |
none |
Please empty and rinse containers. |
| #3 Plastic Bottles | dropoff |
none |
This site accepts narrow-necked bottles and rigid containers. Please rinse out. No need to remove lids. |
| #3 Rigid Plastics | dropoff |
none |
Please empty and rinse containers. |
| #4 Plastic Bags | dropoff |
none |
Please consolidate all plastic grocery, produce, newspaper and dry cleaning bags within other bags. |
| #4 Plastic Bottles | dropoff |
none |
This site accepts narrow-necked bottles and rigid containers. Please rinse out. No need to remove lids. |
| #4 Rigid Plastics | dropoff |
none |
Please empty and rinse containers. |
| #5 Plastic Bottles | dropoff |
none |
This site accepts narrow-necked bottles and rigid containers. Please rinse out. No need to remove lids. |
| #5 Rigid Plastics | dropoff |
none |
Please empty and rinse containers. |
| #6 Plastic Bottles | dropoff |
none |
This site does not accept Styrofoam. Please empty and rinse containers. |
| #6 Rigid Plastics | dropoff |
none |
This site does not accept Styrofoam. Please empty and rinse containers. |
| #7 Plastic Bottles | dropoff |
none |
Please empty and rinse containers. |
| #7 Rigid Plastics | dropoff |
none |
Please empty and rinse containers. |
| Aerosol Cans - Empty | dropoff |
none |
This site accepts empty, depressurized aerosol cans only. |
| Aluminum Beverage Cans | dropoff |
none |
Completely clean out all food and oils to avoid attracting animals and reduce smells. |
| Aluminum Foil | dropoff |
none |
Only clean sheets of aluminum foil will be accepted. Aluminum foil and aluminum pie pans. |
| Aluminum Food Cans | dropoff |
none |
Please empty and rinse containers. |
| Aluminum Pie Plates | dropoff |
none |
Please empty and rinse containers. |
| Aluminum Trays | dropoff |
none |
Please empty and rinse containers. |
| Booklets | dropoff |
none |
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| Brown Glass Beverage Containers | dropoff |
none |
This program will accept only beverage bottles and fruit jars. No cookware, bulbs, mirrors or windows will be accepted. |
| Cardstock | dropoff |
none |
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| Catalogs | dropoff |
none |
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| Chipboard | dropoff |
none |
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| Clear Glass Beverage Containers | dropoff |
none |
This program will accept only beverage bottles and fruit jars. No cookware, bulbs, mirrors or windows will be accepted. |
| Corrugated Cardboard | dropoff |
none |
Please flatten corrugated cardboard. |
| Drink Boxes | dropoff |
none |
Please empty and rinse containers. |
| Ferrous Metals | dropoff |
none |
Completely clean out all food and oils to avoid attracting animals and reduce smells. |
| Green Glass Beverage Containers | dropoff |
none |
This program will accept only beverage bottles and fruit jars. No cookware, bulbs, mirrors or windows will be accepted. |
| Magazines | dropoff |
none |
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| Metal Paint Cans | dropoff |
none |
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| Milk and Juice Cartons | dropoff |
none |
Please rinse. |
| Mixed Paper | dropoff |
none |
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| Newspaper | dropoff |
none |
This site also accepts all inserts. |
| Nonferrous Metals | dropoff |
none |
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| Office Paper | dropoff |
none |
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| Paper Bags | dropoff |
none |
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| Paper Sleeves | dropoff |
none |
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| Paper Tubes | dropoff |
none |
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| Paperback Books | dropoff |
none |
paperbacks, textbooks, and hardbacks |
| Paperboard | dropoff |
none |
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| Phone Books | dropoff |
none |
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| Shredded Paper | dropoff |
none |
This site accepts personal documents for shredding on Saturdays only. |
| Steel Cans | dropoff |
none |
Completely clean out all food and oils to avoid attracting animals and reduce smells. |
| Steel Lids | dropoff |
none |
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| Tires | dropoff |
none |
This site will let you bring up to 4 tires. |
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