Book one-time pickup for empty wooden pallets. Choose standard 4 × 4 ft or oversized 4 × 8 ft, add your quantity and see an exact price before booking.
A few leftover pallets can get in the way long after the shipment is unpacked. Choose the size and count you have, without needing a full truckload to get started.
Book just the pallets you have.
Each empty pallet is one item, even when they are stacked.
Know the price by size.
Standard and oversized pallets have their own visible prices.
Clear the space on your schedule.
Choose a pickup day and receive updates and photos afterward.
The listed options cover empty wooden pallets. Measure the footprint if you are unsure which one matches.
Standard: about 4 × 4 ft.
Add one standard pallet for each empty wooden pallet of this size. A stack of five is quantity five.
Oversized: about 4 × 8 ft.
Choose the oversized option for the longer footprint. Add standard and oversized pallets separately when you have both.
Check ownership and condition.
Arrange returns with the owner for rented or pooled pallets. For loaded pallets, unusual materials, other sizes or loose broken wood, send photos so we can confirm the booking.
Pallet removal prices in Washington
First item / additional item
Standard wood pallet (4 × 4 ft)$69 / $10
Oversized wood pallet (4 × 8 ft)$79 / $20
The highest first-item price applies once. Every remaining item uses its additional-item price. Loading, transportation and disposal are included. Applicable sales tax is shown before payment.
Use a permitted, accessible outdoor spot. Arrange the move out of your home, keep shared access clear and follow your confirmation’s readiness instructions. Check with your building about access or staging limits before booking.
Fort Totten's resident route requires suitable vehicles and District residency proof. Benning Road is closed until further notice. Use current special-waste events for electronics and separate private disposal for construction debris. Fort Totten resident drop-offSpecial waste and electronics events
Use resident bulk drop-off
Fort Totten Transfer Station
4900 John McCormack Road NE, Washington, DC 20011
Listed furniture, mattresses, major appliances, yard waste and wooden pallets.
DC-origin waste and residency proof required. No commercial tags, trailers, cargo vans or box trucks; rental vehicles must meet the posted size rules. No construction debris, electronics or hazardous waste.
Tuesday-Friday, 10am-2pm; Saturday, 7am-2pm. Check closures before travel.
Confirm the current resident allowance and any charge for your exact load.
Selected customer reviews. Counts checked September 2026.
Before you book
A few things worth knowing.
Pallet removal, from choosing your item to pickup day in Washington.
How much is pallet removal?+
A standard 4 × 4 ft wooden pallet is $69 first and $10 additional. An oversized 4 × 8 ft pallet is $79 first and $20 additional. Count every pallet, including those in a stack.
Can you collect loaded pallets or broken wood?+
Send photos and the approximate sizes to our team before booking. The online pallet choices are for empty wooden pallets. A load of goods or loose broken wood needs its own scope and price.
Is this free pallet pickup or a buyback service?+
Dropcurb provides paid pickup at the listed prices. If you want to sell reusable pallets or arrange a supplier return, confirm that directly with a pallet recycler or the pallet owner before booking removal.
Can I arrange same-day pickup?+
Book by 2pm in the pickup address’s local time for same-day pickup. Checkout shows the available dates for your address. Your booking is for a pickup day, rather than an exact arrival window. We send updates and photos after collection.
Where should I put my items?+
Use an accessible outdoor spot you are allowed to use, and follow the instructions in your confirmation. Keep sidewalks, entrances and vehicle access clear. You arrange any indoor carrying. For a loading dock or a short building access window, confirm the setup with our team before booking.
Will DPW pick up wooden pallets with my furniture?+
No. The bulk page excludes wooden pallets from collection but names Fort Totten for drop-off. Confirm the load and vehicle meet the resident rules before travel.Official guidance
Does DPW serve every Washington apartment building?+
No. Bulk service is for eligible DPW-served residences with up to three living units. Buildings with four or more units, condominiums, co-ops and commercial properties use private haulers; mixed-use buildings are also excluded from routine DPW trash service.Official guidance
What residency proof does Fort Totten require?+
Bring a DC driver's license, or another photo ID with a matching recent utility bill, residential lease or deed. The current station page gives the complete documentation and vehicle requirements.Official guidance
One less thing on your list
Make room for the rest of your day.
Choose the right items and quantities, review your exact total and book your pickup. We keep you updated and send photos afterward.
