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DC's Department of Public Works (DPW) conducts curbside pickup of waste and single-stream recycling at private residences of three or fewer units, including single-family houses
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Multi-family houses of 4 or more units and businesses must establish their own contracts with trash haulers according to Solid Waste Regulation 21-7
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DC requires multi-family buildings to provide recycling services.
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All recycling haulers in DC must accept all of the products listed under the Mayor’s list of recyclables and compostables. This list is updated every two years.
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Information on bulk, yard waste and other trash services provided by DPW
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DC's DPW provides drop off services for food waste at these farmers markets locations which are generally only open on one day a week with several closed during winter months
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DPW provides rebates for home composting - either worm bins or outdoor composting barrels
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DC's Department of Energy and the Environment (DOEE) oversees programs runs by “producers” to collect e-waste and paint, and is establishing a battery producer responsibility program
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DOEE provides grants to help restaurants transition to reusable foodware.