LandfillVerified October 2026

Dswa Southern Solid Waste Mgnt Center (Jones Crossroads)

Dswa Southern Solid Waste Mgnt Center (Jones Crossroads) is a landfill in Georgetown, DE, in Sussex County. As a public facility it takes loads from residents; some public sites limit this to people who live in the area. It is listed for household trash & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, tires and appliances. It is one of 10 drop-off sites we list in Sussex County. EPA records show it took in about 329,445 tons of waste in 2022.

Address	28560 Landfill Lane, Georgetown, DE 19947 Directions
County	Sussex County, DE
Phone	(800) 404-7080
Website	dswa.com
Hours	Mon-Sat: 7 am to 5 pm
Fees	Minimum charge per vehicle (small loads) $7.50 Solid waste per ton $80.00 Rates for Fiscal Year 2027 (July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027).
Access	Public site, typically meant for residents
Accepts	Household trash & bulky items, Construction debris, Yard waste & brush, Tires, Appliances
Payment	cash, check, card
Operator	Delaware Solid Waste Authority (publicly owned)
Opened	1984

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

A cargo net or tarp keeps bags and boards in place and saves an uncovered-load fee.
Most dumps turn away hazardous waste, so keep paint and chemicals out of the load.
Gloves and closed shoes help when you unload by hand.

Other landfills nearby

Newland Park Municipal Landfill Landfill

7161 Brick Kiln Rd, Hebron · 18 mi · (410) 548-4935
Beulah Sanitary Landfill Landfill

6812 - 6815 E New Market Ellwood Rd, Hurlock · 25 mi
Worcester County Central Landfill Facility Landfill

7091central Site Lane, Snow Hill · 26 mi
Midshore II Regional Solid Waste Facility Landfill

12236 River Rd, Ridgely · 33 mi
Dswa Central Solid Waste Management Center (Sandtown) Landfill Verified

1107 Willow Grove Rd, Felton · 35 mi · (302) 739-5361

Hours: Mon-Sat: 7 am to 5 pm Solid waste, per ton: $80.00

Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisTires

Hazardous waste drop-off nearby

DSWA Southern Recycling Center (Household Hazardous Waste and electronics) Hazardous waste drop-off Verified

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

Hours: Mon-Sat: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm

Household hazardous wasteElectronics

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 Solid Waste Mgnt Center (Jones Crossroads)?

28560 Landfill Lane, Georgetown, DE 19947. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn navigation.

What can I drop off at Dswa Southern Solid Waste Mgnt Center (Jones Crossroads)?

Dswa Southern Solid Waste Mgnt Center (Jones Crossroads) is listed for household trash & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, tires and appliances.

Is Dswa Southern Solid Waste Mgnt Center (Jones Crossroads) open to the public?

Public site, typically meant for residents, as far as our sources show.

How much does it cost to dump at Dswa Southern Solid Waste Mgnt Center (Jones Crossroads)?

Minimum charge per vehicle (small loads): $7.50; Solid waste per ton: $80.00. Rates for Fiscal Year 2027 (July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027).. Source checked October 2026.

When is Dswa Southern Solid Waste Mgnt Center (Jones Crossroads) open?

Mon-Sat: 7 am to 5 pm.

What other landfills are near Dswa Southern Solid Waste Mgnt Center (Jones Crossroads)?

Newland Park Municipal Landfill in Hebron (18 mi), Beulah Sanitary Landfill in Hurlock (25 mi) and Worcester County Central Landfill Facility in Snow Hill (26 mi).

Where can I take paint and chemicals near Georgetown?

The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is DSWA Southern Recycling Center (Household Hazardous Waste and electronics), about 6.6 miles away.

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