City drop-off
DPW Special Waste Collection Events (HHW + e-cycling + document shredding)
This is now the ONLY city route for HHW and electronics — there is no walk-in drop-off anymore.
Roughly twice per quarter: one Thursday 10am–2pm and one Saturday 8am–2pm. 2026 dates: Feb 5, Mar 14, Apr 30, May 2, Aug 27, Sep 12, Sep 24, Oct 22; next is Sat Nov 14, 2026 at RFK Lot 3. No entry after 2pm.
DC residents only · Last verified October 2026
Where
RFK Stadium parking lots: Lot 8 at 2500 Independence Ave SE or Lot 3 at 2400 E Capitol St NE (varies by date)
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