Computer, tablet
Wipe it first; the FTC's steps take ten minutes. A working one is worth something: Apple takes any brand it sells for credit or free recycling, Back Market and Swappa pay cash by mail, and Goodwill takes computers in any condition. A dead one goes to Best Buy's recycling counter free, Staples downtown free, or the city's collection day at RFK. Fix-It DC will help you repair it before any of that, if it's worth an evening.
Last verified October 2026
Updated Friday, October 30, 2026 · real listings, pulled from 130+ sources and reviewed by a person.
Wipe it first: back it up, sign out of Find My or your Google account, then erase it. The FTC's step-by-step.
Drop it off · 5
This is now the ONLY city route for HHW and electronics — there is no walk-in drop-off anymore.
free · You bring it · Must pre-register on Eventbrite · Hazardous-waste processing · 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)
- When
- 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.
Find events by searching dclibrary.libnet.info for "Fix-It DC". The catch: Coaches supply tools, NOT replacement parts.
free · You bring it · Register on Acuity via… · Goes to a person · Last verified October 2026
- Where
- Rotating DCPL branches — 2026 examples: West End Library 2301 L St NW (Jul 15); Shepherd Park Library 7420 Georgia Ave NW (Sep 12); historically MLK Library Fab Lab 901 G St NW
- When
- Irregular, roughly monthly-ish; 2-hour sessions, weekday evenings or Saturday afternoons
Apple Carnegie Library & Apple Georgetown — trade-in / free recycling
★ 3.9 on Google (1384)Listed by DOEE as permanent eCYCLE collection points for "any brand of the types Apple sells." Erase and sign out of Find My first.
$0 · You bring it · immediate · Recycled · Last verified October 2026
- Where
- 801 K St NW, DC 20001; 1229 Wisconsin Ave NW, DC 20007
- When
- Monday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Thursday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Friday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Sunday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Best Buy Columbia Heights — in-store electronics recycling
★ 4.1 on Google (2902)Limit 3 items per household per day (up to 5 laptops; some stores to 10); max 2 TVs + 2 monitors/day; tube TVs >31" and flat panels >50" NOT accepted at store.
$0 for most items · You bring it · immediate · Recycled · Last verified October 2026
- Where
- 3100 14th St NW, Ste 203 (DC USA), Washington, DC 20010 Map
- When
- Monday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Thursday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Friday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Sunday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Staples Downtown DC — electronics, ink, battery recycling
★ 3.7 on Google (84)Older Staples page said "small-format stores in NYC and Washington, DC don't accept electronics" and set a 7-item/day limit — call 1250 H St before hauling a desktop.
$0 electronics/ink/toner · You bring it · immediate · Recycled · Last verified October 2026
- Where
- 1250 H St NW, Washington, DC 20005 Map
- When
- Mon–Fri 8am–7pm, Sat 9am–7pm, Sun 12–6pm (third-party listing)
Charity · 2
Goodwill of Greater Washington — New York Ave NE donation center
★ 3.9 on Google (510)The ONLY DC drop-off on Goodwill's current list; South Dakota Ave and Glover Park are no longer listed. The catch: Electronics must work with all cords.
free drop-off · They come to you, for a fee · none for drop-off · Resold · Last verified October 2026
- Drop-off
- 1403 New York Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002 Map
- When
- Donations Mon–Sat 9–6:30, Sun 10–5
Accepts unbroken furniture incl. mattresses, working non-built-in appliances, clothing, housewares, bikes, books, computers, toys. The catch: Refuses gas appliances, built-ins, appliances with missing cords/rust, console TVs, TVs over 5 years old, auto parts, paint/chemicals, kerosene/gas heaters.
free · They come to you · varies · Resold · Last verified October 2026
- Booking
- Schedule online at satruck.org or by phone
Pay someone · 8
"From $39" banner is the separate Flex outdoor-pickup product.
$107–$396 · They come to you · same-day · Mixed, by their account · Last verified October 2026
- Booking
- 7 days; same-day if booked early; 24/7 phone
123JUNK (DC-local)
★ 5.0 on Google (128)17+ years, NVAR strategic partner; "Donate, Recycle, Dispose" sequence with named local charity partners, but no diversion % published; donation "may not be possible if unsaleable, overstocked, or bad weather." Same-day not promised.
volume-based, no published figures · They come to you · 1–3 days · Mixed, by their account · Last verified October 2026
- Booking
- Mon–Fri 8:30am–6pm, Sat–Sun 8:30am–4pm
College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving (Washington DC / Rockville)
★ 4.8 on Google (3480)Claims "up to 70%" donated/recycled in one place and ">70%" in another — inconsistent, unverifiable.
$99–$699 (1/8 to full truck) per… · They come to you · 1–3 days · Mixed, by their account · Last verified October 2026
- Booking
- Mon–Sat 8am–9pm, Sun 9am–9pm; same/next-day "based on availability"
Claims "as much as 60%" of items donated or recycled — a ceiling, not an average, unverifiable.
volume-based, no published dollar… · They come to you · same-day · Mixed, by their account · Last verified October 2026
- Booking
- Mon–Fri 7am–9pm, Sat–Sun 7am–8pm; online booking 24/7
Curbside saves $5 and you need not be home.
mattress from $60 · They come to you · same-day · Mixed, by their account · Last verified October 2026
- Booking
- 8am–8pm daily; same-day if booked before noon "whenever possible"
Not a junk service — you pick the drop-off (charity like Goodwill/Habitat ReStore/Savers, or a transfer station).
DC averages: Lite (1 mover) ~$50,… · They come to you · same-day · Goes to a person · Last verified October 2026
- Booking
- book in-app; arrive "in under 60 minutes" or schedule up to 60 days out
Hourly, tasker-by-tasker: some won't take trash bags, some require you to supply a truck; whether dump fees are included is not stated — ask in chat before booking.
~$44/hr platform figure for DC · They come to you · same-day · Landfill or incinerator · Last verified October 2026
- Booking
- "as early as today"; per-tasker availability
Donation-first model ("hand-sort, repurpose, recycle, donate; partners with local charities"). The catch: Corporate marketing elsewhere touts donation receipts, but the DC page states no diversion % and does not mention receipts — ask for one at booking.
volume-based, no published figures · They come to you · same-day · Mixed, by their account · Last verified October 2026
- Booking
- same-day/next-day, 2-hour arrival windows; call 15–20 min before
Give it away · 1
Only route that reliably moves things charities refuse: mattresses, used cribs/car seats, half-used paint, particleboard furniture, broken-but-fixable electronics, pet gear. The catch: Post a photo, flaws, dimensions; "porch pickup, first to grab" works best; expect no-shows.
free · Not stated · hours–days · Goes to a person · Last verified October 2026
Sell it to a store · 2
Best Buy Trade-In (Columbia Heights, DC USA)
★ 4.1 on Google (2902)Phones, tablets, laptops, consoles, some accessories. The catch: Gift card only.
none · They come to you · immediate · Not stated · Last verified October 2026
- Drop-off
- 3100 14th St NW, Washington DC 20010 Map
- When
- Monday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Thursday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Friday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Sunday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Buyback quotes run 30–50% below private-sale (Swappa) values; offers get revised downward on inspection and you may pay return shipping.
$0 shipping · Not stated · 1–2 weeks · Goes to a person · Last verified October 2026
- Booking
- offer locked 21 days (Back Market); payment 5–6 business days after refurbisher receives; Gazelle PayPal/Amazon 24–48h, check ~14 days
Who refuses computer, tablet
- 311 bulk pickup — NOT accepted: electronics/TVs, hazardous/liquids, construction debris, drywall, bricks, dirt, pallets, tree stumps, broken bins, bagged trash.
- Fort Totten — NO electronics, paint, HHW, tires (per reopened page), construction debris, dirt, concrete, roofing, stumps.
- Ward Roll-Off Days — NO hazardous materials, liquid paint, tires, or electronics (some older Roll-Off pages allowed e-cycling — confirm per event).
- A Wider Circle — Refuses anything stored in attic/basement/garage/storage unit (mold risk); headboards without a full bed; entertainment centers, china cabinets, armoires; disassembled items unless wood with all screws bundled; anything needing repair; hospital beds; large office furniture; pianos/instruments; large appliances; exercise/sporting goods; wine/bar items; ceiling fans; aquariums; DVDs; CRT TVs over 30"; adult/YA books; tools, sewing machines, building materials; window treatments; computers; outdoor furniture; casual/maternity/undergarment clothing; fine china; knick-knacks.
- Martha's Table — Does NOT accept mattresses, hangers, medical equipment, furniture, household goods, appliances, electronics.
- SOME — REFUSES furniture, exercise equipment, TVs/radios, large appliances, computers/electronics, used Tupperware, decor, books/magazines, DVDs/CDs, games/puzzles, strollers/car seats/cribs, toys, jewelry, paint/chemicals, tools, plants, sporting goods, bikes/scooters, wheelchairs/walkers, medical equipment, pet items.
Other things to get rid of
Baby and kids' gear · Batteries, bulbs · Bike · Books · Clothes, shoes, linens · Doors, tile, lumber · Fridge, stove, AC · Mattress · Medication · Paint, chemicals · Papers to shred · Phone · Records, instruments · Sofa, chairs, table, dresser · Sports gear · Toys · TV