Capitol Asset Recycling

Based in New Hampshire Ave Washigntond, DC, Capitol Asset Recycling forms part of District of Columbia's network of electronics-recycling drop-off points listed in the eCycling Central directory.

Services offered

Donation Program Recycling Refurbishment Resale

What it costs

This is a national program drop-off. National programs typically accept the manufacturer's own brand free of charge, with fees on third-party items or oversized goods (CRT monitors, large appliances). Confirm pricing with the location before drop-off.

What can be recovered from your e-waste

Material composition varies by device, but the typical recoverable yields look like this:

• Dehumidifier (18000g typical) - recoverable: 0.0g gold, 0.05g silver, 1450g copper, 2200g aluminium
• Water heater (60000g typical) - recoverable: 0.0g gold, 0.05g silver, 1850g copper, 1100g aluminium
• Tumble dryer (50000g typical) - recoverable: 0.0g gold, 0.1g silver, 3800g copper, 2200g aluminium

Source: Cucchiella et al. (2015) Recycling of WEEEs; Umicore Precious Metals Recovery datasheets; UNEP Recycling From E-Waste to Resources.

Before you visit

**Quick checklist before you go:** confirm the location's hours by phone, back up and erase any device with storage, separate batteries from devices, and verify whether the site charges for items like CRT monitors or microwaves. Drop-off rules can change without notice.

Used electronics still hold recoverable value: gold connectors, copper bus bars, palladium in catalytic surfaces, and aluminium cases. Responsible recycling sends those materials back into the supply chain instead of into landfill.

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Listing reviewed: April 2026 - sourced from eCycling Central's directory of US recycling locations.