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DC DPW Special Waste Collection Event — RFK Parking Lot 3

2400 E. Capitol Street NE, Washington, DC 20002

Call ahead. Hours, fees, residency rules, appointments and accepted materials change. Check the official page or call before you go. Never mix chemicals, and keep products in their original containers. Open the official source page.

Type
Collection event
Address
2400 E. Capitol Street NE, Washington, DC 20002 (map pin at street level)
County
District of Columbia
Dates
November 16, 2026
Hours
Monday, November 16, 2026, at RFK Parking Lot 3. Registration is required for a timed arrival window. No entry is allowed after 2:00 p.m. The Zero Waste event page describes 15-minute entry slots; the DPW special-waste page describes 30-minute arrival periods.
Accepted
Antifreeze; Household batteries; Fluorescent bulbs / CFLs; Used motor oil; Paint; Pesticides & garden chemicals; Pool chemicals; Propane cylinders; Household chemicals & cleaners; Electronics / e-waste; Other household hazardous waste
The DPW special-waste page lists aerosols, antifreeze, auto fluids, household batteries, household cleaners, insecticides and garden products, fluorescent and other lamps, mercury devices, motor oil and fuel, latex and oil-based paints, pool and spa chemicals, propane tanks no larger than 20 pounds, stains and thinners, and electronics including computers, TVs, phones and related equipment.
Not accepted
Air conditioners; Ammunition; Explosives; Tires; Small household appliances such as microwave ovens, blenders and toasters; Large household appliances
Appointment
Required Register in advance. The Zero Waste event page links to Eventbrite registration for this November 16 RFK Lot 3 event. Bring proof of residency and the registration. Only one ticket is required per vehicle. Tickets are free.
Who can use it
Open to District of Columbia residents only. Bring proof of residency such as a driver’s license, utility bill or lease agreement. No commercial waste.
Fees
Free. There is no cost to register.
Phone
202-673-6833
Notes
The event page’s “Next Date” field was empty in the readable extract; the official registration link on that same page is for the November 16 event at RFK Lot 3. Accepted-materials detail was also read from https://dpw.dc.gov/specialwaste. Fort Totten Transfer Station does not accept household hazardous waste.

Source: Zero Waste DC / Department of Public Works

Last checked: — Read directly from the official source page on 2026-11-09: confirmed the household hazardous waste service, address, appointment rules, fees, residency/ID rules, event dates; other fields not re-checked. Event date taken from the official registration link printed on this page (November 16 at RFK Lot 3); the Next Date field itself was empty.

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