Food Waste Drop-Off

Food Waste Drop-Off

Winter Weather Updates: Due to accumulated ice and snow, food waste collection and drop-off services are impacted. Please visit zerowaste.dc.gov/foodwastedropoff for Food Waste Drop-Off updates and zerowaste.dc.gov/foodwastecollection for Food Waste Collection program updates.

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DC's Department of Public Works now offers residents two options for food waste drop-off citywide:

1. (New!) Food Waste Smart Bins are available 24/7 and can be unlocked using the metroKEY app or a keypad access code.

• To download the metroKEY app, go to Google Play or the Apple App Store or visit https://qr1.be/458A.
• The keypad access code is 2-0-2-5-#. (Note: The GWU - Kogan Plaza smart bin does not have a keypad.)
• For metroKEY app troubleshooting tips, see below. 

2. Staffed Food Waste Drop-off Events at designated farmers markets and community sites on Saturdays & Sundays. The drop-off locations are open on the weekends in all eight wards. Food Waste Drop-Off sites may be closed if the hosting farmers' market is closed; please check their website for specific dates.

• There are 13 staffed weekend food waste drop-off events citywide in all eight wards (♿)
• During holidays or inclement weather, a staffed drop-off site may close if the associated farmers market is also closed; please check the market's website for updates. If the associated market is seasonal, please check Zero Waste DC's here.

Visit zerowaste.dc.gov for more information