Washington, District of Columbia
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The Bloomingdale Farmers Market at 100 R St NW hosts a Sunday food waste drop-off from 9 am to 1 pm year round. DPW lists the site as convenient to Wards 1, 2, 5 and 6.
Listed hours: Sun 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
Accepts: Food waste, Food-soiled paper
Services: Staffed weekend food waste drop-off for composting
3426 Connecticut Ave NW
DPW staffs a Saturday food waste drop-off at the Cleveland Park Farmers Market, 3426 Connecticut Ave NW, year round from 9 am to 1 pm. Collected scraps go to composting facilities in the DC area.
Listed hours: Sat 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
Accepts: Food waste, Food-soiled paper
Services: Staffed weekend food waste drop-off for composting
635 North Carolina Ave SE
DPW collects food waste on Saturdays in front of the Rumsey Aquatic Center, 635 North Carolina Ave SE, near Eastern Market. The drop-off runs 9 am to 1 pm year round.
Listed hours: Sat 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
Accepts: Food waste, Food-soiled paper
Services: Staffed weekend food waste drop-off for composting
425 M St SW
The Southwest farmers market at 425 M St SW hosts a staffed DPW food waste drop-off on Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm, open year round to residents across Ward 6.
Listed hours: Sat 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
Accepts: Food waste, Food-soiled paper
Services: Staffed weekend food waste drop-off for composting
4408 Sheriff Rd NE
The First Baptist Church of Deanwood Outreach Center, 4408 Sheriff Rd NE, is the Ward 7 staffed food waste drop-off. DPW staff accept food scraps and food-soiled paper on Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm year round.
Listed hours: Sat 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
Accepts: Food waste, Food-soiled paper
Services: Staffed weekend food waste drop-off for composting
4900 John McCormack Rd NE
DC residents drop off bulk items, major appliances, mattresses, furniture and yard waste at 4900 John McCormack Rd NE. Residents also fill up to five 32-gallon bags of free mulch (bring your own bags and shovel). Photo ID proving DC residency is required, and businesses must use a commercial hauler.
Listed hours: Tue-Fri 10:00 AM-2:00 PM; Sat 7:00 AM-2:00 PM; Mon closed
Accepts: Air conditioners, Hot water heaters, Household furniture, Major appliances, Mattresses and box springs, Rugs, Yard waste, Tires (up to four)
Services: Bulk item drop-off · Free mulch for residents · Yard waste drop-off · Tire drop-off (up to four tires)
District residents with photo ID, such as a DC driver's license. Residents with out-of-state ID also bring a utility bill from the last 30 days or a lease or deed in the same name. Businesses must use a commercial hauler.
Passenger cars, pickups, SUVs, passenger vans and rental vehicles under 15 feet. Trailers, cargo vans, and vehicles with sideboards or ladder racks are not permitted.
1303 Marion Barry Ave SE
The Ward 8 food waste drop-off sits near the Marion Barry Ave market in Historic Anacostia at 1303 Marion Barry Ave SE. DPW staff take compostable scraps on Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm year round.
Listed hours: Sat 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
Accepts: Food waste, Food-soiled paper
Services: Staffed weekend food waste drop-off for composting
716 Monroe St NE
The Monroe Street Farmers Market, 716 Monroe St NE, runs a staffed DPW food waste drop-off on Saturdays year round. Hours start at 9 am from April to December and 10 am from January to March, ending at 1 pm.
Listed hours: Apr-Dec: Sat 9:00 AM-1:00 PM; Jan-Mar: Sat 10:00 AM-1:00 PM
Accepts: Food waste, Food-soiled paper
Services: Staffed weekend food waste drop-off for composting
3200 Mt Pleasant St NW
The Mount Pleasant Farmers Market at 3200 Mt Pleasant St NW hosts a staffed DPW food waste drop-off every Saturday of the year. Residents bring food scraps and food-soiled paper from 9 am to 1 pm. The site closes when the market closes.
Listed hours: Sat 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
Accepts: Food waste, Food-soiled paper
Services: Staffed weekend food waste drop-off for composting
1299 Neal St NE
Trinidad neighbors compost at the Sunday farmers market at 1299 Neal St NE, where DPW staff take food waste and food-soiled paper from 9 am to 1 pm year round. The site serves Wards 5, 6 and 7.
Listed hours: Sun 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
Accepts: Food waste, Food-soiled paper
Services: Staffed weekend food waste drop-off for composting
4340 Connecticut Ave NW
Residents near Van Ness drop food scraps and food-soiled paper at the University of the District of Columbia Farmers Market, 4340 Connecticut Ave NW, on Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm year round.
Listed hours: Sat 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
Accepts: Food waste, Food-soiled paper
Services: Staffed weekend food waste drop-off for composting
Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Washington include drop-off, compost, food waste, transfer station, yard waste. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.
Washington, District of Columbia currently lists 11 recycling centers on RecycleFind. Popular materials include drop-off, compost, food waste. Pickup or container service is usually offered on request, so call ahead to confirm availability. Most facilities operate Monday through Friday, so plan weekday deliveries whenever possible. Payment methods vary. Ask each yard about cash or electronic options before visiting.
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