Recycling Centers in District of Columbia
15 recycling locations in 1 city. Choose a city to see hours, what each center accepts, and who pays cash.
District of Columbia at a glance: 11 recycling centers, 2 transfer stations, 1 household hazardous waste facility, 1 scrap yard. District of Columbia has no statewide bottle deposit, so scrap yards are the main way to get paid for cans and metal.
Top cities for recycling in District of Columbia
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- Washington 15
District of Columbia recycling questions
How many recycling centers are there in District of Columbia?
We list 15 recycling locations across 1 city in District of Columbia, including drop-off centers, scrap yards and specialty recyclers. Washington has the most, with 15.
Does District of Columbia pay for cans and bottles?
District of Columbia does not have a statewide bottle deposit law, so there is no standard deposit refund. Scrap yards often pay by the pound for loose aluminum cans, and the price changes with the metals market. Call ahead to confirm the current rate.