After last weekend’s overwhelming turnout and ensuing traffic disaster at the city’s semi-annual Household Hazardous Waste and E-Cycling event at Carter Barron Amphitheatre, the D.C. Department of Public Works knew it had to hold these types of events more often. The department announced today that it will conduct an additional collection event this Saturday to accommodate those who did not get a chance to participate last weekend.

“Last week’s event attracted more than twice the number of people who came last year,” said DPW Director William Howland, Jr. in a statement today. “Not everyone could stay until their turn to unload their toxic items and unwanted electronic goods, so we are offering this additional collection event to apologize to residents and express our appreciation for their commitment to protecting the environment.”

The make-up event will be held this Saturday, May 3, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the RFK Stadium parking Lot 7, 2400 East Capitol St. SE.

Perhaps even more noteworthy is the announcement that beginning May 17, District residents will be able to drop off hazardous waste and expired electronics on a weekly basis every Saturday at the Benning Road Trash Transfer Station, located at 3200 Benning Road NE, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Later this summer, drop-offs will also begin at the Ft. Totten Trash Transfer Station.