Takoma Park Public Works Facility
31 Oswego Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20910
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We link to where each detail came from. Hours, fees and rules can change, so check with the place before you make the trip.
Plan your visit
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What it accepts
Items we’ve recorded so far. The operator accepts other materials too; see its own list for everything else.
Computers
AcceptedCost unknownFees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
- Weekdays 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; use the marked bins at the front entrance.
Other electronics
Accepted with conditionsCost unknownFees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
- Listed electronics only; no kitchen appliances, microwaves, vacuums or bulbs.
Microwaves
Not acceptedCost unknownFees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
Batteries
Accepted with conditionsCost unknownFees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
- Household batteries on weekdays; no damaged or recalled batteries, no batteries over 11 lb or 300 Wh; car batteries only at the annual HHW day.
- Preparation: Tape the positive terminal or bag each battery.
Paint
Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)| Non-residents (checks only) | $10.00 per visit |
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- Oil-based paint only, on the annual HHW Drop-off Day (first Saturday in June); no latex paint.
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Battery & Electronic Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Takoma Park
- The Takoma Park Public Works Facility is at 31 Oswego Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The Public Works Facility is open Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Public Works phone: 301-891-7633. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Public Works accepts some electronics in marked bins at the facility front entrance. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Accepted electronics include desktop PCs, laptops, monitors, printers, tablets, cameras, gaming devices and other small electronics. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Not accepted: batteries (separate program), kitchen appliances, microwaves, vacuums and light bulbs. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Through Call2Recycle, residents can bring many types of used batteries (AAA-D, 9V, lithium-ion, small sealed lead acid, NiCd, button cell, NiMH) to the Public Works Facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Acceptable batteries include AAA, AA, C, D, 9V, lithium-ion, small sealed lead acid, nickel cadmium, button cell, nickel metal hydride and nickel zinc. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Cover the positive terminal of each battery with non-conductive tape or bag them separately. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Damaged or recalled batteries, car batteries, batteries over 11 pounds or over 300 watt-hours (e-bike, scooter) are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Takoma Park
- Electronic waste and CFL bulbs (spiral style only) must be brought directly to the Public Works Facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Day (opens in new tab) · City of Takoma Park
- Public Works holds an annual Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Day on the first Saturday in June. Checked October 26, 2026.
- On HHW Drop-off Day, Takoma Park residents drop off free; non-residents pay $10 (checks only) at the Public Works Facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Oil-based paints, thinners and solvents are accepted at HHW day; latex paint is not. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Latex paint is not accepted at HHW day. Checked October 26, 2026.
- HHW day accepts lithium, lithium-ion, nickel-cadmium and car (lead acid) batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
“Checked” means we read the official page on that date. Things can change, so call before you go.
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