Delaware-generated waste only; out-of-state waste is not accepted. Pay-as-you-throw; credit card only.
What it takes
“Accepted” means no extra item charge beyond the normal load fee. Check limits before loading.
Mattress
Call to confirmCouch / furniture
Not acceptedLarge bulky items not accepted.
Tire
Call to confirmAppliance
Call to confirmFridge or freezer
Call to confirmElectronics
AcceptedElectronics recycling Mon-Sat 8:30am-3:30pm. Paper shredding 1st Friday of each month 10am-2pm.
Normal load fee applies
Paint
LimitedLatex paint collected the last Friday of each month, 10am-2pm.
Item price: call to confirm
Household hazardous waste
LimitedHousehold hazardous waste collected every Friday 10am-2pm; no explosives at weekly collections.
Item price: call to confirm
Yard waste
AcceptedBagged $1.00 per bag; loose pickup bed $7.50; loose trailer $7.50; pickup and trailer $15.00. Must be kept separate from trash.
Normal load fee applies
Brush and branches
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Construction debris
Not acceptedConstruction and demolition debris not accepted.
Concrete
Call to confirmScrap metal
Call to confirmHousehold trash
AcceptedBagged household garbage only, $1.00 per bag. Loose (unbagged) trash is not accepted.
Normal load fee applies
Recycling
AcceptedFree recycling drop-off: single-stream recycling, cardboard, used motor oil and oil filters (household only), household batteries.
Normal load fee applies
Fees & payment
| Charge | Price |
|---|---|
| Minimum charge | Call to confirm |
| Per ton | Call to confirm |
| Pickup load | $7.50 |
| Car load | Call to confirm |
| Household trash, per bag | $1.00 per bag |
| Yard waste, bagged | $1.00 per bag |
| Yard waste, loose pickup bed or loose trailer | $7.50 |
| Yard waste, loose pickup and trailer | $15.00 |
Pay-as-you-throw. Bagged trash and yard waste are charged per bag, not by weight. Credit cards are the only accepted payment.
Payment: card · Fee schedule: 2026
Access rules
Delaware-generated waste only; out-of-state waste is not accepted. Pay-as-you-throw; credit card only.
ID required: Call to confirm
Appointment required: Call to confirm
Posted hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Mon-Sat | 8:30 am–3:30 pm |
Special collections have set days (see notes). Holiday closures and reduced hours are listed on the DSWA Facility Holidays page.
Local time: America/New_YorkWhat’s not accepted
- Loose (unbagged) household trash
- Large bulky items
- Construction and demolition debris
- Out-of-state waste
Free options
Recycling, electronics, HHW and latex paint are free for Delaware residents.
More in Kent County
Sandtown Landfill ↗
$7.50 minimumOpen to the public · Felton
Today: check posted hours Check posted hours below
Sources
Last verified: Nov 5, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.
- Cheswold Collection Station - DSWA ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026
- DSWA Collection Stations ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026
- DSWA FAQ ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026
- DSWA Recycling Centers ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026
- DSWA Household Hazardous Waste ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026