June 6 | Fort Totten Transfer Station will re-open for residential drop-off

DPW is preparing to open the Fort Totten Transfer Station on June 6th for trash, recyclables, bulk items, yard waste, metal, tires, and appliance disposal.

Hours of Operation for Residents' Use

(Businesses MUST use a commercial hauler.)

Solid Waste Disposal Drop-off
Wed – Fri: 10 am – 2 pm ONLY
Sat: 7 am – 2 pm*

*Please be sure to have identification such as a driver’s license to prove you are a District resident. If you don’t have a DC driver’s license, please have a photo ID issued by another state plus a current utility bill (within the last 30 days) or a copy of your residential lease or deed. The names on the photo ID and the utility bill or lease/deed must be the same.

Where to Take Bulk Items Without an Appointment

Take bulk, trash and recycling items to the Fort Totten Transfer Station, 4900 John McCormack Rd NE. 

Free Compost Available to Residents

The Department of Public Works will allow District residents to fill up to five 32-gallon bags (bring your own bags and shovel) of free compost Wednesday - Friday 10A - 2P and Saturday 7A - 2P, at the Fort Totten Transfer Station, 4900 John McCormack Rd NE. 

After June 3, 2023, special waste collection (i.e., Household Hazardous Waste, electronics recycling, and document shredding) will be relocated to RFK Stadium Lot 3, 2400 E Capitol St NE, due to the temporary closure of the Benning Road Transfer Station. Special Waste Collection Events will take place every month, once on Thursday and Saturday. View the current schedule.