The DC Department of Public Works announces the new, monthly schedule for providing household hazardous waste/e-cycling/document shredding services. Starting Saturday, October 2, once a month, residents may bring these items to the Ft. Totten Transfer Station, 4900 John F. McCormack Road, NE, the first Saturday of the month, except holidays, between 8 am and 3 pm. The new schedule reflects a reduction in the Department’s budget for FY 2011, which begins October 1.

Bulk items and compost: This new schedule does not affect residents’ ability to bring bulk items to Ft. Totten or pick up compost between March and October. For these services, Ft. Totten will be open weekdays between 1 pm and 5 pm, and each Saturday, except holidays, between 8 am and 3 pm.

Directions to Ft. Totten: Travel east on Irving Street, NW, turn left on Michigan Avenue, turn left on John F. McCormack Road, NE and continue to the end of the street.