Center For Environmentally Responsible Materials Recycling

Recycling Center in Washington, District of Columbia

📍 1776 K St NW #7, Washington, DC 20006
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About This Location

The Center for Environmentally Responsible Materials Recycling (CERMR) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with offices at 1776 K Street NW, Suite 720, in Washington, DC. It advances non-incineration technology for recycling end-of-life hydrocarbon materials such as plastics, electronic waste, auto shredder residue and wood, and has announced plans for a research center in Youngstown, Ohio. This is an organizational office, not a facility where the public can drop off recyclables.

What Center For Environmentally Responsible Materials Recycling (CERMR) 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

CERMR is a research and advocacy nonprofit, not a household recycling drop-off. You cannot bring recyclables, paper, electronics or other materials to the K Street NW office. For DC drop-off, use DPW's Fort Totten Transfer Station or DC curbside recycling.

Access & restrictions

Commercial/drop-off for businesses · Office of a recycling technology nonprofit; no public drop-off services at this location.

Programs & events

  • End-of-life materials recycling R&D

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I drop off recycling at CERMR in Washington DC?

No. CERMR is a 501(c)(3) recycling research and advocacy nonprofit based in a K Street NW office suite. It is not a public drop-off location and does not accept household recyclables.

What does CERMR do?

It advances non-incineration technology solutions for recycling and repurposing end-of-life hydrocarbon materials such as plastics, electronic waste, auto shredder residue and wood, and has announced a planned research center in Youngstown, Ohio.

Where can I recycle in DC instead?

For public recycling, use DC's curbside program or the DPW Fort Totten Transfer Station drop-off, which handles household recyclables and some hazardous/e-waste items on designated days.

Does CERMR offer paper shredding?

No verified evidence indicates CERMR offers public paper shredding. For free or low-cost shredding in DC, check DPW community shredding events or local retailers.

Is CERMR a government agency?

No. It is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, not a city or federal recycling agency.

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Contact & Location

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Address
1776 K St NW #7, Washington, DC 20006
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Website
cermr.us
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City / State
Washington, District of Columbia

Opening Hours

Monday 10 AM–6 PM
Tuesday 10 AM–6 PM
Wednesday 10 AM–6 PM
Thursday 10 AM–6 PM
Friday 10 AM–6 PM
Saturday 10 AM–6 PM
Sunday Closed

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