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DPW Special Waste Collection Events

DC Department of Public Works & Zero Waste DC

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The DC Department of Public Works hosts events for the safe disposal and recycling of special waste. Please see below for future event dates. Visit www.dpw.dc.gov for the latest information.

Events in this collection

DPW Special Waste Collection Event (Thur, Oct 22, 2026, at RFK Lot 3)
Thu 22 Oct, 10:00
Free
DPW Special Waste Collection Event (Sat, Nov 14, 2026, at RFK Lot 3)
Sat 14 Nov, 08:00
Free

DPW Special Waste Collection Event (Thur, Sep 24, 2026, at RFK Lot 8)
Thu 24 Sept, 10:00
Free
DPW Special Waste Collection Event (Sat., Sep 12, 2026 @ RFK Lot 8)
Sat 12 Sept, 08:00
Free
DPW Special Waste Collection Event (Sat., May 9, 2026 @ RFK Lot 8)
Sat 9 May, 08:00
Free
DPW Special Waste Collection Event (Thurs, Apr 30, 2026, at RFK Lot 8)
Thu 30 Apr, 10:00
Free
DPW Special Waste Collection Event (Sat., March 14, 2026 @ RFK Lot 8)
Sat 14 Mar, 08:00
Free
DPW Special Waste Collection Event (Thurs, Feb 5, 2026, at RFK Lot 8)
Thu 5 Feb, 10:00
Free
DPW Special Waste Collection Event (Thurs, Dec 4 at RFK Lot 8)
Thu 4 Dec, 10:00
Free
DPW Special Waste Collection Event (Sat., November 29, 2025 @ RFK Lot 8)
Sat 29 Nov, 08:00
Free
DPW Special Waste Collection Event (Thurs, Sept 18 at RFK Lot 8)
Thu 18 Sept, 10:00
Free
DPW Special Waste Collection Event (Saturday, August 23, 2025 @ RFK Lot 8)
Sat 23 Aug, 08:00
Free
DPW Special Waste Collection Event (Thursday, June 26 at RFK Lot 3)
Thu 26 Jun, 10:00
Free
STILL HAPPENING - DPW Special Waste Coll. Event (Sat, Apr. 19 at RFK Lot 3)
Sat 19 Apr, 08:00
Free
DPW Special Waste Collection Event (March 6 at RFK Lot 3)
Thu 6 Mar, 10:00
Free
DPW Special Waste Collection Event (Feb. 1 at RFK Lot 3)
Sat 1 Feb, 08:00
Free
DPW Special Waste Collection Event (Dec. 5 at RFK Lot 3)
Thu 5 Dec, 10:00
Free
DPW Special Waste Collection Event (Nov. 16 at RFK Lot 3)
Sat 16 Nov, 08:00
Free
DPW Special Waste Collection Events
Sat 21 Sept, 08:00
Free
DPW Special Waste Collection Events
Thu 19 Sept, 10:00
Free

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DC DPW's Annual Truck Touch

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DC’s Annual Truck Touch Returns! This free family festival features city vehicles and activities for children of all ages.

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Food Waste Drop-off Events

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The DC Dept. of Public Works (DPW) hosts more than a dozen in-person food waste drop-off events at Farmers Markets citywide every weekend (9am to 1pm, Sat or Sun). Find the complete list of drop-off options at https://zerowaste.dc.gov/foodwastedropoff.

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Home Composting Workshops

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Home Composting Workshops provided by the DC Department of Public Works. Only DC Residents may register; proof of residency is required to participate.

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Household Battery Recycling with Zero Waste DC

8 upcoming events

DC DPW's Off. of Waste Diversion hosts many events where we can co-collect household batteries (<11 lbs each) along with other materials. See the list below. Note: Food Waste events happen each weekend & Special Waste Collection Events happen quarterly.

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Leaf Season FY27 Information Sessions!

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Registration is OPEN! DPW is gearing up for its FY27 Leaf Season Seasonal employment. Come and learn more about the seasonal (temporary) employment opportunities.

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Roll Off Days in DC

4 upcoming events

Time to declutter! Roll Off Days allow DC residents to safely dispose of certain large non-hazardous items.