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11 locations from 11 recycling listings in Washington.
Drop-off sites for leaves, grass, brush, and branches, many of which sell mulch or compost back. Hours, fees, and accepted items change, so call or check the listing before you load up.
Yard Waste & Compost Drop-Off in Washington
Bloomingdale Farmers Market Food Waste Drop-Off
100 R St NW
202-673-6833
Sun 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
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.
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Cleveland Park Farmers Market Food Waste Drop-Off
3426 Connecticut Ave NW
202-673-6833
Sat 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
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.
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Eastern Market (Rumsey Aquatic Center) Food Waste Drop-Off
635 North Carolina Ave SE
202-673-6833
Sat 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
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.
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Farmers Market SW Food Waste Drop-Off
425 M St SW
202-673-6833
Sat 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
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.
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First Baptist Church of Deanwood Outreach Center Food Waste Drop-Off
4408 Sheriff Rd NE
202-673-6833
Sat 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
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.
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Fort Totten Transfer Station
4900 John McCormack Rd NE
Tue-Fri 10:00 AM-2:00 PM; Sat 7:00 AM-2:00 PM; Mon closed
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.
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Historic Anacostia (Marion Barry Ave Market) Food Waste Drop-Off
1303 Marion Barry Ave SE
Sat 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
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.
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Monroe Street Farmers Market Food Waste Drop-Off
716 Monroe St NE
202-673-6833
Apr-Dec: Sat 9:00 AM-1:00 PM; Jan-Mar: Sat 10:00 AM-1:00 PM
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.
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Mount Pleasant Farmers Market Food Waste Drop-Off
3200 Mt Pleasant St NW
202-673-6833
Sat 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
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.
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Trinidad Farmers Market Food Waste Drop-Off
1299 Neal St NE
202-673-6833
Sun 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
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.
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UDC Farmers Market Food Waste Drop-Off
4340 Connecticut Ave NW
202-673-6833
Sat 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
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.
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Yard Waste & Compost Drop-Off in Washington: FAQ
What can I bring to a yard waste site in Washington, DC?
Most take leaves, grass clippings, brush, and branches below a size limit. Bags, rocks, dirt, and treated or painted wood are usually refused.
Is yard waste drop-off free?
Many municipal sites are free for residents, while private sites charge by the load. Check the listing for fees and residency rules.
Can I get free mulch or compost?
Some sites give away or sell mulch and compost made from what residents drop off. Bring your own containers.