The DC Department of Public Works (DPW) has installed new food waste “Smart Bins” across the city for individuals to deposit food waste/food scraps for composting. The bins are accessible 24/7 and can be unlocked using an app or an access code.

Find information on accepted material, how to unlock the bins, and locations on the Zero Waste DC Food Waste Dropoff website.

Ward 4

• 24/7 Smart Bin Locations
  • Georgia Ave & Van Buren St NW (6514 Georgia Ave NW)
  • Takoma Library (416 Cedar St NW) 
  • Brightwood (130 Kennedy Street NW)
  • Petworth Library (4199 Kansas Ave NW)
• Staffed Weekend Drop-off Events
  • Uptown Farmers Market ♿
    • Saturdays, 9 am – 1 pm
    • 14th Street NW & Kennedy Street NW

Ward 5

• 24/7 Smart Bin Locations
  • Alethia Tanner Park (227 Harry Thomas Way NE)
  • Edgewood Recreation Center (300 Evarts Street NE)
  • Union Market (6th Street NE & Neal Place NE)
  • Bloomingdale (1st Street NW & R Street NW)
• Staffed Weekend Drop-off Events
  • Monroe Street Farmers Market ♿
    • Saturdays, Apr-Dec: 9 am – 1 pm; Jan-Mar: 10 am – 1 pm 
    • 716 Monroe Street NE