Hazardous waste drop-offVerified October 2026

DSWA Southern Recycling Center (Household Hazardous Waste and electronics)

DSWA Southern Recycling Center (Household Hazardous Waste and electronics) is a household hazardous waste (HHW) drop-off in Sussex County, DE, listed under Georgetown. The site is operated by a local government or district and is meant for drop-offs by the public. Listed materials: household hazardous waste and electronics. We list 9 other drop-off sites in Sussex County.

Address	28560 Landfill Lane, Georgetown, DE 19947 Directions
County	Sussex County, DE
Phone	(800) 404-7080
Website	dswa.com
Hours	Mon-Sat: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm Electronics Mon-Sat 8:30am-3:30pm. Household hazardous waste every Monday 10am-2pm. Paper shredding first Monday of the month 10am-2pm (two file boxes per person). Latex paint last Monday of the month 10am-2pm.
Fees	No price on record. Many sites bill per ton with a minimum fee per visit.
Access	Government-operated drop-off
Accepts	Household hazardous waste, Electronics, batteries, motor oil, paint, recycling

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 Sussex County

DSWA transfer stations accept trash from residents and commercial haulers; collection stations charge $1.00 per bag of garbage or yard waste (credit card only). Source
Yard waste mixed into a load of solid waste (more than 10% of the load) is charged $500.00 per load (FY2027). Source

Before you go

Leave medicines and sharps for a pharmacy take-back unless the site says otherwise.
Unload quickly and safely: stay clear of heavy equipment on the tipping floor.

Dumps for household trash nearby

Dswa Southern Solid Waste Mgnt Center (Jones Crossroads) Landfill Verified

28560 Landfill Lane, Georgetown · 6.6 mi · (800) 404-7080

Hours: Mon-Sat: 7 am to 5 pm Minimum charge per vehicle (small loads): $7.50

Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushTiresAppliances
Rt. 5 Transfer Station Transfer station Verified

29997 John P. Healy Drive, Harbeson · 8.8 mi · (800) 404-7080

Hours: Mon-Sat: 7 am to 3 pm Minimum charge per vehicle (small loads): $7.50

Household trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brushTiresAppliances
Milford Transfer Station Transfer station Verified

1170 S. DuPont Boulevard, Milford · 14 mi · (800) 404-7080

Hours: Mon-Sat: 7 am to 3 pm Minimum charge per vehicle (small loads): $7.50

More in Sussex County

All 10 drop-off sites in Sussex County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · Delaware

Frequently asked questions

Where is DSWA Southern Recycling Center (Household Hazardous Waste and electronics)?

28560 Landfill Lane, Georgetown, DE 19947. The map link above starts navigation from your location.

What can I drop off at DSWA Southern Recycling Center (Household Hazardous Waste and electronics)?

DSWA Southern Recycling Center (Household Hazardous Waste and electronics) is listed for household hazardous waste and electronics.

Is DSWA Southern Recycling Center (Household Hazardous Waste and electronics) open to the public?

Government-operated drop-off; we have not confirmed residency rules yet.

When is DSWA Southern Recycling Center (Household Hazardous Waste and electronics) open?

Mon-Sat: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. Electronics Mon-Sat 8:30am-3:30pm. Household hazardous waste every Monday 10am-2pm. Paper shredding first Monday of the month 10am-2pm (two file boxes per person). Latex paint last Monday of the month 10am-2pm..

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