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The Delaware Recycling Center
You will find The Delaware Recycling Center in New Castle, DE. It is a household hazardous waste (HHW) drop-off in New Castle County. The site is operated by a local government or district and is meant for drop-offs by the public. It is listed for construction debris, household hazardous waste, electronics and scrap metal. It is one of 8 drop-off sites we list in New Castle County.
| Address | 1101 Lambson Lane, New Castle, DE 19720 Directions |
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| County | New Castle County, DE |
| Phone | (302) 739-5361 |
| Website | dswa.com |
| Hours | Mon-Fri: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm Sat: 8:30 am to 2 pm Center hours. Household hazardous waste is accepted every Saturday 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Latex paint is accepted the last Saturday of each month. Paper shredding is the first Saturday of each month. |
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| Who can use it | Residents only |
| Access | Public site, typically meant for residents |
| Accepts | Construction debris, Household hazardous waste, Electronics, Scrap metal, paint, batteries, motor oil |
| Not accepted | radioactive waste, smoke detectors, prescription medications, friable asbestos, ammunition and explosives at weekly events, unknown substances over 1 gallon or 8 pounds |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: dswa.com, dswa.com. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in New Castle County
- Delaware residents can bring household hazardous waste to Delaware Solid Waste Authority (DSWA) collection events free of charge. Keep products in original sealed containers and do not mix them. Source
- DSWA charges a $500.00 special fee per load to haulers when yard waste exceeds 10% of a load of solid waste. Source
Before you go
- Do not combine products; label anything that is not in its original container.
- Bring a photo ID; many public sites ask for proof of address.
Other household hazardous waste sites nearby
- Gloucester County Solid Waste Complex Hazardous waste drop-off
- Household hazardous wasteElectronics
Dumps for household trash nearby
- Hours: Mon-Fri: 7 am to 5 pm … Solid waste, per ton: $80.00Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisTires
- L.c.a. Leasing, INC. Transfer station
- Salem County SLF Landfill Landfill
More in New Castle County
All 8 drop-off sites in New Castle County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · Delaware
Frequently asked questions
Where is The Delaware Recycling Center?
1101 Lambson Lane, New Castle, DE 19720. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn navigation.
What can I drop off at The Delaware Recycling Center?
The Delaware Recycling Center is listed for construction debris, household hazardous waste, electronics and scrap metal. Not accepted: radioactive waste, smoke detectors, prescription medications, friable asbestos, ammunition and explosives at weekly events and unknown substances over 1 gallon or 8 pounds.
Can non-residents use The Delaware Recycling Center?
No, it is for residents only.
How much does it cost to dump at The Delaware Recycling Center?
Household hazardous waste (Delaware residents): Free. Source checked October 2026.
When is The Delaware Recycling Center open?
Mon-Fri: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm; Sat: 8:30 am to 2 pm. Center hours. Household hazardous waste is accepted every Saturday 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Latex paint is accepted the last Saturday of each month. Paper shredding is the first Saturday of each month..
What other household hazardous waste sites are near The Delaware Recycling Center?
Gloucester County Household Special Waste Collection in Swedesboro (11 mi), Gloucester County Solid Waste Complex in Swedesboro (14 mi) and Cumberland County Solid Waste Complex in Millville (27 mi).
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