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How to Dispose of Yard Waste in Washington, DC

DC yard waste is appointment-based via 311 (max 20 paper bags) or Fort Totten drop-off (Tue–Fri 10–2, Sat 7–2).

Category: OrganicsYard Waste disposal near meWashington Yard & organicsCity program · DC DPW — Bulk CollectionsVerified 2026-08-12
StatusAccepted in diversion stream
CurbsidePossible / program
Fee noteYard waste appointment via 311 / Fort Totten
PathwayDC DPW yard waste / Fort Totten
Verified2026-08-12
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Local specifics

Curbside pickupYes / organics stream
Average tipping feeYard waste appointment via 311 / Fort Totten
Hazardous ratingLow
Nearest facility typeDC DPW yard waste / Fort Totten
Rule source levelcity
Last verified2026-08-12

Common questions

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