DPW Special Waste Collection Event (Saturday, August 23, 2025 @ RFK Lot 3)

(Note: This event is for DC residents only. Proof of residency is required.)

Join us for the DC Department of Public Works (DPW) Special Waste Collection Events! It's your chance to safely dispose of or recycle household hazardous waste, electronics, and secure documents.

To accommodate everyone safely and promptly, DPW now requires registration to participate in the Special Waste Collection Events.

Sign up below for a 15-minute arrival slot. You can arrive anytime within 15 minutes. Join the line when you arrive. Entry begins at 8:00 a.m., and the gate closes at 2:00 p.m.

Please note that your arrival slot is not a reservation or an appointment; your timed arrival slot helps the DPW team maintain a steady flow of attendees and a safer event.

Only one ticket is required per vehicle.

Open to DC residents only. Please bring proof of residency (e.g., driver's license, utility bill, lease agreement) and the Eventbrite registration. Have your ID and registration ready upon arrival. A DC resident must be present in every vehicle that arrives.

Acceptable materials:

• Household hazardous waste (HHW)
• Electronics
• Secure documents to shred

Absolutely no commercial waste will be allowed. For a complete list of acceptable materials, please visit: .

Safety Tips

• Have your ID and Eventbrite registration ready upon arrival.
• Join the line when you arrive and remain in your vehicle at all times
• Remove personal items from your trunk when dropping off special waste.
• Follow the instructions from all DPW crew members.
• Put away electronic devices to avoid distractions while driving.

Leave No Trace

• Plan ahead.
• Dispose of your waste properly.
• Be considerate of others.

Event Location

• The closest street address for RFK Lot 3 is 2400 East Capitol Street NE, but for more precise directions, enter these coordinates into Google Maps, MapQuest, Waze, or Apple Maps: 38.8903257991015, -76.97517996421463
• Here is a link to Google Maps that you can click, enter your starting address, and follow the step-by-step directions to arrive: https://maps.app.goo.gl/pco5DF5nWgykGmfE9.

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Our team will be on-site to help you unload and answer any questions you may have. Let's work together to keep our community clean and green.

See you soon!

Host or Publisher DC Department of Public Works