NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 23, 2002 DPW Announces New Hours at Fort Totten Residents now have extended afternoon hours to dispose of bulk trash, yard waste (Washington, DC) The Fort Totten Trash Transfer Station, the city’s only solid waste facility open to the public, will change its weekday hours and extend its Saturday hours effective Monday, September 23, 2002. The trash transfer station, located at 4900 Bates Road, NE, will now be open to DC residents Monday – Friday from 1 pm to 5 pm and Saturdays from 8 am to 3 pm. The transfer station is closed on Sunday. The Fort Totten Trash Transfer Station serves as a collection area for the District’s municipal waste, including residential trash, yard waste and bulk items, such as appliances, mattresses and furniture. Limited quantities of home renovation debris will be accepted for disposal. Lumber, cardboard and tree branches should be cut into four-foot lengths. Fort Totten also accepts motor oil and antifreeze, but no hazardous wastes. The transfer station does not accept any waste generated from commercial operations – stores, apartment buildings, restaurants or businesses. Page 1 of 2      1  2