Free for Delaware residents; Delaware-generated material only. Customers unload their own materials.
What it takes
“Accepted” means no extra item charge beyond the normal load fee. Check limits before loading.
Mattress
Call to confirmCouch / furniture
Call to confirmTire
Call to confirmAppliance
Call to confirmFridge or freezer
Call to confirmElectronics
AcceptedFree electronics recycling: computers, laptops, TVs, monitors, printers, phones, gaming systems, microwaves, vacuums. Not accepted: refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers. Paper shredding 1st Saturday of each month 8:30am-2pm.
Normal load fee applies
Paint
LimitedLatex paint collected the last Saturday of each month, 8:30am-2pm.
Item price: call to confirm
Household hazardous waste
LimitedHousehold hazardous waste collected every Saturday 8:30am-2pm.
Item price: call to confirm
Yard waste
Call to confirmBrush and branches
Call to confirmConstruction debris
LimitedOn-site partner Revolution Recovery takes construction and demolition debris for a tipping fee; call 302-356-3000 before the first visit. It is a separate private operator.
Item price: call to confirm
Concrete
Call to confirmScrap metal
Call to confirmHousehold trash
Call to confirmRecycling
AcceptedSingle-stream recycling, used motor oil and oil filters, household batteries, Styrofoam where noted.
Normal load fee applies
Fees & payment
| Charge | Price |
|---|---|
| Minimum charge | Call to confirm |
| Per ton | Call to confirm |
| Pickup load | Call to confirm |
| Car load | Call to confirm |
Confirm load charges and item surcharges before you go.
Payment: Call to confirm
Access rules
Free for Delaware residents; Delaware-generated material only. Customers unload their own materials.
ID required: Call to confirm
Appointment required: Call to confirm
Posted hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Mon-Fri | 8:30 am–3:30 pm |
| Sat | 8:30 am–2:00 pm |
Drop-off center hours shown; the wider facility is open Mon-Fri 5am-5pm and Sat 5am-2pm. Closed Memorial Day and July 4. Holiday closures and reduced hours are listed on the DSWA Facility Holidays page.
Local time: America/New_YorkWhat’s not accepted
- Refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners and dehumidifiers (as electronics)
- Out-of-state material
- Friable and non-friable asbestos
- Unknown substances over 1 gallon or 8 pounds
- Radioactive waste
- Smoke detectors
Free options
Recycling, electronics, HHW, shredding and latex paint are free for Delaware residents.
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Sources
Last verified: Nov 5, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.
- Delaware Recycling Center - DSWA ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026
- DSWA Recycling Centers ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026
- DSWA Household Hazardous Waste ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026
- DSWA Electronic Goods Recycling ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026
- DSWA Transfer Stations (Revolution Recovery note) ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026