What can I dump at Fort Totten?

Drop off and recycle alkaline, lithium, rechargeable, and car batteries at the Fort Totten Transfer Station. Find additional drop-off locations for rechargeable batteries with Call2Recycle.

Is Fort Totten dump open to the public?

Fort Totten Transfer Station is open every Sat. between 8 am-3 pm, except holidays, 4900 John F. McCormack Drive, NE.

Is the DC dump free?

The Department of Public Works will provide District residents with up to five 32-gallon bags (bring your own bags) of free compost weekdays, 1 pm to 5 pm, and Saturdays 8 am to 3 pm, at the Ft. Totten Transfer Station, 4900 John F.

Where can I dump construction debris DC?

Best Dump Trash in Washington, DC

• Waste Management – Northeast Transfer Station. 3.2 mi. Recycling Center, Dumpster Rental.
• Nova Junk. 9.8 mi. 207 reviews.
• Stuff Haulers. 0.5 mi. 37 reviews.
• Tenleytown Trash. 4.0 mi. Junk Removal & Hauling.
• Eco City Junk. 16.8 mi.
• All Purpose Clean Up. 8.1 mi.
• 123JUNK. 22.2 mi.
• Junk In the Trunk. 4.6 mi.

Does DC have a landfill?

DC’s non recycled municipal solid waste is sent to incinerators and landfills in Virginia. DC pays $46 per ton to incinerate waste at the Lorton, VA garbage incinerator. The Energy Justice Network has compiled information about the environmental impact of garbage incineration on the District.

How do you dispose of dirt in DC?

Best Dirt Removal in Washington, DC

1. Nova Junk. 9.8 mi. 207 reviews.
2. McCrae Trash Disposal. 1.3 mi. Junk Removal & Hauling.
3. Junkman Removal & Disposal Services. 11.4 mi.
4. All Purpose Clean Up. 8.1 mi.
5. Suburban Solutions. 8.9 mi.
6. Nova Dumpsters. 6.1 mi.
7. Hauling Unlimited. 12.0 mi.
8. Selective Hauling. 19.4 mi.

Where can I dispose of old paint in DC?

Do not put your partially-used cans of solvent- or oil-based (alkyd) paint or spray cans into your regular or bulk trash collection. Take these cans to the Ft. Totten Transfer Station on the Thursday/Saturday schedule on the HHW page. Save your cans for special Household Hazardous Waste drop-off events.

How do you dispose of paint in DC?

How do I dispose of a microwave in DC?

Microwave ovens (accepted on Saturdays at Ft Totten electronic station and through 311 for bulk trash collection appointment.) Motor oil. Paints, latex (Latex paint can be recycled through the PaintCare program. Check PaintCare for the closest drop-off location and one-day event)

What can you do with old dirt?

Dirt can be dumped safely at the following locations:

1. A nearby landfill or transfer station.
2. C&D recycling centers.
3. Clean fill dump sites.
4. Landscape or building suppliers that accept dirt.

How should I dispose of old paint?

Paint Disposal

1. Step 1: Combine With Cat Litter. Here’s how to dispose of latex paint without taking it to a recycling center.
2. Step 2: Allow the Mixture to Set. Stir the cat litter into the paint until it thickens and won’t spill.
3. Step 3: Throw It in the Garbage. Throw the dried paint in the can in the garbage.

Where is the Ft Totten transfer station located?

The Department of Public Works will provide District residents with up to five 32-gallon bags (bring your own bags) of free compost weekdays, 1 pm to 5 pm, and Saturdays 8 am to 3 pm, at the Ft. Totten Transfer Station, 4900 John F. McCormack Drive, NE.

When to bring mattresses to Fort Totten transfer station?

Residents may bring up to 5 medium-sized boxes of personal documents to the Fort Totten Transfer Station on the first Saturday of the month between 8 am – 3 pm. For safe disposal, mattresses must be wrapped in plastic for bulk collection.

Where to take bulk items to Ft Totten?

Take bulk items to Ft. Totten Transfer Station, 4900 John F. McCormack Drive, NE. Directions to Ft. Totten: Travel east on Irving Street, NW, turn left on Michigan Avenue, turn left on John F. McCormack Drive, NE and continue to the end of the street.

When is the transfer day at Fort Totten?

First Thursday preceding the first Saturday of the month (except holidays), 1 pm – 5 pm (HHW/E-cycling Only)