From DC Department of Public Works. View details at https://dpw.dc.gov/service/fort-totten-transfer-station.

The DC Department of Public Works (DPW) is making improvements at the Fort Totten Transfer Station. Due to ongoing construction of the drop-off ramp, this location will not available for bulk and residential drop-off until June 1, 2023. 

DPW is extending residential services at the Benning Road Transfer Station located at 3200 Benning Road, NE, through May 31, 2023, Wednesday through Friday from 10 am until 2 pm. Residential drop-offs are an alternative to scheduled bulk pick-ups. 

DPW recommends that residents use 311 to schedule a bulk pick-up at a time convenient for them. Residents may schedule up to seven items per service request. Pick-ups are collected within 14 days of a scheduled service request.        

Household Hazardous Waste drop-off will continue Saturdays from 7 am until 2 pm.  Shredding will take place on the last Thursday of the month from 10 am – 2 pm, and the first Saturday of every month from 7 am until 2 pm. Household Hazardous Waste and E-Cycling services will also be offered at Benning Road on the Thursday preceding the first Saturday of the month.