Association Of Plastic Recyclers
Recycling Center in Washington, District of Columbia
About This Location
The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) at 2050 M St NW is a national trade association and advocacy organization for the plastics recycling industry, not a recycling drop-off center. APR develops design-for-recyclability guidance, supports recycling markets and represents recyclers across North America from this office. You cannot bring household bottles, bags or other recyclables here; DC residents should use the District's curbside program or a city drop-off site instead.
What Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) Accepts
We could not independently confirm the full list of materials this location accepts. Please contact them directly before visiting.
What they do not accept
APR is a 501(c)(6) trade association and advocacy office for the plastics recycling industry. It is NOT a recycling drop-off and does not accept any household or commercial recyclables from the public at this address.
Access & restrictions
Commercial/drop-off for businesses · Walk-in (no appointment) · Industry trade association office (membership, standards, advocacy). No public drop-off of materials.
Programs & events
- APR Design Guide for Plastics Recyclability
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I drop off plastic or other recycling here?
No. The Association of Plastic Recyclers is a trade association and advocacy office for the plastics recycling industry, not a public recycling center. No materials are accepted from the public at this address.
What does the Association of Plastic Recyclers do?
APR is a North American non-profit focused on improving plastics recycling. It publishes design-for-recyclability guidance, supports recycled-content markets and represents plastics recyclers; it does not operate a drop-off.
Where do DC residents recycle instead?
District of Columbia residents should use the city's curbside recycling program or an official DC drop-off site for bottles, cans, paper and cardboard — not this office.
Does APR accept paper shredding or electronics?
No. As a trade association office, APR does not provide paper shredding, electronics recycling or any consumer drop-off services.
Is there a phone number for recycling questions?
The listed number is for the association office at 2050 M St NW; it is an industry body, so for residential recycling questions contact the DC Department of Public Works instead.
Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source · source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.
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