Recycling Centers in Washington, DC
Find drop-off recycling locations in Washington, District of Columbia. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
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Washington has 22 recycling centers listed in this directory. Each listing includes the address, phone number, and opening hours where available. Call ahead to confirm accepted materials before making the trip.
Recycling in Washington: A Local Guide
Washington, DC has 22 recycling centers, transfer stations and drop-off services listed on this page, covering document shredding, electronics, scrap and bulky-item handling. For everyday household recycling, the DC Department of Public Works (DPW) runs a single-stream curbside program that collects paper, plastic, metal, cartons and glass once a week from single-family homes and buildings with three or fewer units. Residents place all accepted recyclables loosely in one container, and the city has expanded the accepted list over the years to include pizza boxes and many to-go containers. The listings below help with items curbside collection does not cover. For other locations, see the full District of Columbia directory.
The DC listings include municipal and private operations. The DC Department of Public Works oversees residential collection and city waste services, while the Fort Totten Solid Waste Disposal Transfer Station and the WM Northeast Transfer Station handle larger loads and transfer operations. For confidential paper and data, PROSHRED Washington DC provides document shredding. Because accepted materials, fees and access rules differ between municipal sites and private firms, contact the specific location before visiting.
Electronics are handled separately from curbside recycling in the District through the city's eCYCLE DC program, which keeps TVs, computers and other devices out of the trash. For the full citywide list of what is accepted and how to prepare items, use the official DPW resources linked below, and return to the District of Columbia hub to browse every recycling and waste listing in Washington.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Washington
What can go in DC's single-stream recycling?
The DC Department of Public Works accepts paper, plastic, metal, cartons and glass in one container, placed loosely (not bagged). The accepted list has expanded to include pizza boxes and many paper and plastic to-go containers. Plastic bags, wraps and films are not accepted. See the official rules at DPW Residential Recycling.
Who gets curbside recycling collection in Washington, DC?
DPW collects recycling once a week from single-family homes and apartment buildings with three or fewer living units. Larger buildings arrange private collection. You can confirm your collection day and rules through the DC Department of Public Works listing or at dpw.dc.gov.
How do I recycle electronics in DC?
Electronics are not collected at the curb. The District runs the eCYCLE DC program for TVs, computers, phones and similar devices, and several private firms on this page handle business e-waste and data destruction, including PROSHRED Washington DC for documents. Check eCYCLE DC for resident drop-off and mail-back options.
Where do bulky items and large loads go in DC?
Large loads and bulky waste are handled at transfer stations rather than curbside. The Fort Totten and WM Northeast transfer stations manage higher-volume disposal. Confirm resident eligibility, hours and any fees with each site before hauling materials over.