We all have to dispose of some items that contain toxic
substances, such as paints, solvents, batteries, electronic wastes, and used
oil..
The following provides information on nearby and convenient ways to dispose
of some common household items that contain hazardous materials:
· Styrofoam Peanuts -- The UPS Store, 4200
Wisconsin Ave NW (202-363-8044). Accepts Styrofoam packing peanuts for
reuse and recycling.
· Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL) Bulbs, Rechargeable Batteries -- Ace
Hardware, 4500 Wisconsin Ave. NW, lower level (corner of River Road).
Free parking, with a validated ticket, in the garage beneath the complex; enter
from River Road.
· Electronics and Appliances, Including TVs (up to 32” Screen)-- Best Buy, 4500
Wisconsin Ave., NW, lower level (corner of Albemarle by the Tenleytown Metro).
Free garage parking with validation; enter from River Road. You
will be charged a small fee, of $35 for TVs, monitors, and laptops.
- Household Hazardous and
Electronic Wastes -- D.C. Department of Public Works Fort
Totten Transfer/Recycling Station, 9400 John F. McCormack Drive, NE (about a
10-15 minute drive from McLean Gardens).
- The Transfer
Station is open for public drop-off of accepted items most Saturdays
from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and one Thursday per month.
- Directions to
the Fort Totten station and information on monthly household hazardous
waste and e-waste drop-off and document shredding is found on the
following website: http://dpw.dc.gov/service/household-hazardous-waste-e-cycling-document-shredding
