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 |
|
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 |
|
Catalogs | dropoff |
none |
|
Chipboard | dropoff |
none |
|
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 |
|
Metal Paint Cans | dropoff |
none |
|
Milk and Juice Cartons | dropoff |
none |
Please rinse. |
Mixed Paper | dropoff |
none |
|
Newspaper | dropoff |
none |
This site also accepts all inserts. |
Nonferrous Metals | dropoff |
none |
|
Office Paper | dropoff |
none |
|
Paper Bags | dropoff |
none |
|
Paper Sleeves | dropoff |
none |
|
Paper Tubes | dropoff |
none |
|
Paperback Books | dropoff |
none |
paperbacks, textbooks, and hardbacks |
Paperboard | dropoff |
none |
|
Phone Books | dropoff |
none |
|
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 |
|
Tires | dropoff |
none |
This site will let you bring up to 4 tires. |
Did you find inaccurate information for this listing? Help us improve: Submit Corrections