Cities / DC / Washington / Mattress Special handling required How to Dispose of Mattress in Washington, DC District residents schedule mattress via DC 311 / DPW bulk trash (max 7 items; mattresses/box springs wrapped in plastic). Self-haul: Fort Totten Transfer Station, 4900 John McCormack Rd NE. Keep HHW and e-waste off bulk piles.
Status Special handling required
Curbside Possible / program
Fee note DPW bulk appointment via 311 — max 7 items
Pathway DC DPW bulk / Fort Totten Transfer Station
Verified 2026-08-12
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Fort Totten Transfer Station Municipal transfer station — bulky / trash / recycling · 4900 John McCormack Road NE, Washington, DC 20011 Hours: Residents: Tue–Fri 10:00–14:00; Sat 7:00–14:00. Confirm on dpw.dc.gov. No HHW or e-waste. Phone: 311 Shown on map DC DPW Special Waste Collection — RFK Parking Lot 8 Municipal HHW / e-waste collection event · RFK Parking Lot 8, 2500 Independence Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20003 Hours: Posted Thursday and Saturday events; registration required. DC residents only. Confirm the calendar on dpw.dc.gov. Phone: 311 Tap to show on map Montgomery County Shady Grove Transfer Station County transfer station — bulky / trash / recycling · 16101 Frederick Road, Derwood, MD 20855 Hours: Confirm residential hours on montgomerycountymd.gov. Montgomery County residents. Phone: (240) 777-6410 Tap to show on map Montgomery County Household Hazardous Waste — Shady Grove County HHW drop-off · Shady Grove HHW compound, 16101 Frederick Road, Derwood, MD 20855 Hours: Open with transfer-station hours for residents. Enter from Frederick Road / Route 355 and follow Recycling / HHW signs. Phone: (240) 777-6587 Tap to show on map Fairfax County I-66 Transfer Station / HHW County transfer / HHW · 4618 West Ox Road, Fairfax, VA 22030 Hours: Confirm residential and HHW hours on fairfaxcounty.gov. Fairfax County residents. Phone: (703) 631-1179 Tap to show on map Local specifics Curbside pickup Yes / organics stream Average tipping fee DPW bulk appointment via 311 — max 7 items Hazardous rating Low Nearest facility type DC DPW bulk / Fort Totten Transfer Station Rule source level city Last verified 2026-08-12
Common questions Limit? Max 7 items per appointment.
Wrap mattress? Yes.
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