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DSWA Upcoming Events Schedule

5/2/2013

The Delaware Solid Waste Authority is proud to host special events through out the year. These events include, Household Hazardous Waste Collection, Electronic Goods Recycling, Paper Shredding and Educational Outreach. Below you will find a schedule of upcoming events.

Household Hazardous Waste/Electronic Goods/Paper Shredding

Household Hazardous Waste/Electronic Goods/Paper Shredding

Household Hazardous Waste/Electronic Goods/Paper Shredding

Community Day

    September 7
    10am-3pm
    Delaware Recycling Center, 1101 Lambsons Lane, New Castle, DE 19720

    Join DSWA and ReCommunity to celebrate the opening of two new facilities, the ReCommunity Materials Recovery Facility and DSWA Education Center. The day will include tours of both facilities, inflatables, face painting and other family friendly activities.
    Click Here for More Information and Directions

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    DSWA Recognized as Call2Recycle Sustainability Leader

    5/1/2013

    The Delaware Solid Waste Authority (DSWA) has recently been recognized as a Call2Recycle Leader in Sustainability for the successes achieved through it’s battery recycling program and for its strong commitment to environmental sustainability. With help from DSWA’s Recycling Drop-Off program and other initiatives like it Call2Recycle was able to recycle 10 million pounds of batteries in 2012.

    Call2Recycle is the only free rechargeable battery and cellphone collection program in North America. Since 1996, Call2Recycle has diverted 70 million pounds of rechargeable batteries from the solid waste stream and established a network of 30,000 public recycling drop-off locations.

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    Cherry Island Landfill Expansion Project Engineer Selected for AAEES Award

    2/23/2013

    The Delaware Solid Waste Authority (DSWA) is proud to announce that the Cherry Island Landfill Expansion Project design engineer, Geosyntec Consultants, will be awarded the American Academy of Environmental Engineers & Scientists (AAEES) Excellence in Environmental Engineering & Science (E3) Honor Award for design. The award will be presented at the Academy’s Annual Awards Luncheon held in Washington, DC at the National Press Club on April 25, 2013.

    The Excellence in Environmental Engineering and Science Competition began in 1989 and exists to identify and reward the best of today's environmental engineering. Its criteria define what it takes to be the best in environmental engineering practice: a holistic environmental perspective, innovation, proven performance and customer satisfaction, and contribution to an improved quality of life and economic efficiency. The competition is organized around the normal phases of development and implementation of environmental management projects and programs: research, planning, design, and operations and management.

    The Cherry Island Landfill Expansion Project utilized intensive engineering analysis, monitoring and construction techniques encompassing an installation of 6.8 million linear feet of prefabricated vertical drains and a massive mechanically stabilized earthen berm. Critical to the design and the success of the project was the continuous monitoring and prediction of the on-going consolidation and strength gains of the subsoils. The project significantly extends the life of the landfill to serve New Castle County, while utilizing the landfill’s existing footprint and infrastructure.

    If you are interested in more information on DSWA, its facilities or programs please contract the Citizens’ Response Line 1-800-404-7080.

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    DSWA Cherry Island Landfill Included in National Report

    2/22/2013

    On Tuesday, March 19, The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) released their quadrennial Report Card on America’s Infrastructure. The report depicts the condition and performance of the nation’s infrastructure in the familiar form of a school report card by assigning letter grades to each type of infrastructure. The report addressed 16 categories with grades ranging from a high of B- for solid waste to a low of D- for inland waterways and levees.

    In this year’s Report Card, ASCE included success stories along with the standard grades. Highlighted in the solid waste category was the Delaware Solid Waste Authority’s (DSWA) Cherry Island Landfill Vertical Expansion Project. The story highlights DSWA’s engineering staff and their innovative solution to limited landfill capacity. The plan added an additional 20.7 million yards of capacity and a cost effective 19 years of added disposal life.

    If you are interested in more information on the ASCE 2013 Report Card, you can download the full report card app, which is available for both the app store and google play store by clicking here.

    For more information on DSWA, its facilities or programs please call the Citizens’ Response Line at 1-800-404-7080 or visit www.dswa.com

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    DSWA Board of Director Gregory Moore P.E., wins Engineer of the Year Award

    2/21/2013

    The Delaware Solid Waste Authority (DSWA) is proud to announce that their Board of Directors member Gregory V. Moore, P.E., was selected by the Delaware Engineering Society as the Engineer of the Year for 2013. Every year this award is given to a candidate “whose sustained and unusual contributions have been made to the public welfare, the advancement of the Engineering Profession, and /or service to humankind.” Mr. Moore was presented with the award at the Engineer’s Banquet on Thursday, February 21, 2013 at the Caviler Country Club.

    Mr. Moore was born and raised in Dover, DE, graduating from Dover High School as Valedictorian from there he went onto receive his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Bucknell University. Mr. Moore currently servers as Principal at Becker Morgan Group in Dover. He is involved in many professional and civic organizations outside of DSWA. He currently serves as President of the Wesley Foundation and on the Board of Directors for Wesley College, Bayhealth Foundation and the Central Delaware YMCA. Among his many civic organization roles he was also a large part of Dover’s Downtown revitalization including helping to form the Downtown Dover Partnership (DDP).

    The staff of DSWA and it’s Board of Directors are very honored to work along side of such a noteworthy member of the community and wish to congratulate Mr. Moore on his accomplishment.

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    Weekly Household Hazardous Waste Events

    1/8/2013

    Every Wednesday
    10am-2pm
    Delaware Recycling Center,
    1101 Lambsons Lane, New Castle, DE


Every Friday
10am-2pm
Cheswold Collection Station,
54 Fork Branch Road,Cheswold, DE

Visit the Household Hazardous Waste information page page for a list of accepted items.

*No Explosives or Sharps Accepted at Weekly Events*

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DSWA CEO Installed as President of the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists

10/12/2012

The Delaware Solid Waste Authority (DSWA) is pleased to announce that DSWA’s Chief Executive Officer, Pasquale S. Canzano P.E.,BCEE, was sworn in as President of the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists (AAEES) on November 10, 2012 at its annual Board of Trustees (BOT) meeting held in Costa Mesa, California. Mr. Canzano is a licensed professional engineer in Delaware and became a Board Certified Environmental Engineer (BCEE) in 1990 in the specialty of Solid Waste Management. In 2005 he began serving two consecutive terms on the BOT as the national representative of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), a sponsoring organization of the Academy. He was elected Vice President of the Academy in 2011 and recently completed serving as President-Elect. He has chaired and served several committees of the Academy during his tenure on the BOT, including those for the Academy’s prestigious Excellence in Environmental Engineering Awards annual Conference, Hazardous Waste, Engineering Education, and Awards and Nominations. Also, he has represented the Academy at technical conferences promoting Board certification.

The Academy, founded in 1955, is the only national and international Certifying Board for Environmental Engineers. Among its current eight Environmental Engineering specialties are Air Pollution Control, Water Supply/Wastewater, Hazardous Waste Management, Solid Waste Management, and Environmental Sustainability. In 2012 the Academy added a separate new Board Certification for Environmental Scientists initially including eight specialties and will officially become AAEES in January 2013. For more information on becoming a Board Certified Environmental Engineer or Board Certified Environmental Scientist please visit www.aaees.org. p>

For more information on DSWA please call the Citizens’ Response Line at 1-800-404-7080 or visit www.dswa.com.

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DSWA Board Member honored with Lifetime Achievement Award for Volunteerism

2/26/2012

On October 25, 2012, DSWA Board of Directors member Tonda Parks was honored at the Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Service Award Ceremony with the Paul Wilkinson Lifetime Achievement Award. Mrs. Parks was recognized for her two decade long commitment to service in Delaware. She has volunteered with the American Heart Association, CENDEL Foundation, Frontline Ministry Daughters of Destiny and Fund for Women, among others, and has been honored with numerous awards for her dedicated service through the years. DSWA’s Board of Directors and its staff are very proud and honored to work along side such a dedicated person.

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Foam Recycling Program Comes To Delaware

2/25/2012

The Delaware Solid Waste Authority (DSWA) and Dart Container Corporation (Dart) are pleased to provide two drop off location for the recycling of polystyrene foam, also known as foam #6. Drop-off Containers can be found at the following DSWA facilities:

Delaware Recycling Center, 1101 Lambsons Lane, New Castle. Material is accepted Monday-Friday 5am-5pm and Saturday 5am-12pm.

Milford Transfer Station, 1170 S. Dupont Boulevard, Milford. Starting February 1, material will be accepted Monday-Saturday 7am-3pm.

Commonly referred to as “Styrofoam”, a registered trademark of the Dow Chemical Company, foam #6 is recyclable and is used in a wide range of products, from foam cups and foodservice containers, to the large molded blocks used to package electronics.

Residents and businesses will be able to drop off their clean foam #6, such as foam cups, foam plates, foam egg cartons, take out containers, as well as foam protective packaging typically used to protect consumer goods and electronics. Dart will provide bags onsite for residents dropping off foam #6 to use. Residents and businesses will be asked to bag their material and then place it into the bin. Packing peanuts are not accepted within this program. Once collection bins are full, Dart will pick up and transport the contents to its plant for processing. It is then sold to other manufacturers that use the material to create a variety of new products, including picture frames, crown molding and nursery plant containers.

For more information about Dart Container Corporation, visit www.dart.biz/recycle or call (800) 248-5960.

For more information about the DSWA’s recycling programs, please call 1-800- 404-7080 or visit the www.dswa.com.

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DSWA Chief of Engineering Named President of Solid Waste Association of North America

1/18/2012

The Delaware Solid Waste Authority (DSWA) is pleased to announce that Anne Germain, Chief of Engineering and Technology, was sworn in as President of the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) on Wednesday, August 16, 2012 at the annual WASTECON event held in Washington D.C. Germain joined DSWA in 1994 and became a member of the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of SWANA in that same year where she later served as President. Anne won the SWANA Landfill Division’s Distinguished Individual Achievement Award in 2007 and has also served as technical division director for SWANA’s Landfill Division and has also contributed papers at its symposia and at WASTECON. She has authored and co-authored numerous papers and articles for SWANA and the International Solid Waste Association trade journals including Geotechnical Fabrics Report, Solid Waste Technologies, Civil Engineering, and The Journal of Solid Waste Technology and Management. Richard Pryor, Delaware Solid Waste Authority’s Chairman of the Board said, "The Delaware Solid Waste Authority is extremely fortunate to have such a well respected member of the solid waste industry as part of its staff. The Board of Directors is very proud of Anne's accomplishments and congratulate her on her new position as President of SWANA"

SWANA, which was founded is 1961, is a non-profit, educational organization serving individuals and communities responsible for the management and operation of municipal solid waste management systems. SWANA is the largest member-based solid waste management association in the world. For more information on SWANA visit www.swana.org

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DSWA Awards 2012 John “Pat” Healy Scholarship

1/17/2012

The Delaware Solid Waste Authority is proud to announce that Mr. Marc Wolf Toussaint graduate of Dover High School is the 2012 John “Pat” Healy Scholarship recipient. Mr. Toussaint attended the July 26 DSWA Board meeting to receive his recognition. Pictured above is Mr. Toussaint and DSWA Board Chairman Richard Pryor

The John “Pat” Healy Scholarship is an annual award given out to a high school or college student who attends a Delaware college or university and is majoring in either environmental engineering or environmental sciences. The award is given based on academic performance, community or school involvement, and leadership ability. This award is also renewable for three additional years as long as the recipient maintains a 3.0 GPA

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Plastic Recycling Efforts Expanded

1/6/2012

The Delaware Solid Waste Authority (DSWA) is pleased to announce that it will expand its plastic recycling efforts. Starting immediately Delaware Residents can begin recycling #1, #2, #4, #5 and #7 plastics. These numbers, known as the resin identification code, are located on the inside of an arrow-shaped triangle found at the bottom of each container. Some examples of new items that can be placed in Recycling Drop-Off Centers and curbside recycling programs include; ketchup bottles, yogurt cups, fruit and vegetable containers, margarine tubs and lids, cream cheese tubs and lids, lunchbox-size pudding and gelatin cups, sour cream tubs. Growth in the recycling market has lead to the ability to accept these new items into Delaware’s recycling stream. DSWA has also partnered with the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) to create a “How to Recycle Guide” for Delaware residents. With the changes in recycling that have occurred over the past year, DSWA and DNREC felt that a booklet explaining where and how various materials could be recycled or properly disposed of in Delaware was necessary. The booklet will be provided in digital form here How To Recycle at dswa.com or by requesting a hard copy by calling DSWA’s Citizens’ Response line at 1-800-404-7080. For more information on DSWA, its facilities or programs please call the Citizens’ Response Line at 1-800-404-7080 or visit www.dswa.com

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DSWA WINS NATIONAL ENGINEERING AWARD FOR CHERRY ISLAND LANDFILL EXPANSION PROJECT

1/5/2012

The Delaware Solid Waste Authority is pleased to announce that the Cherry Island Landfill (CIL) Vertical Expansion Project, designed by Geosyntec Consultants and constructed by Sevenson Environmental Services, has been given an Award of Merit by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) at its Outstanding Projects and Leaders (OPAL) awards ceremony on March 22, 2012. ASCE annually recognizes exemplary civil engineering projects at its national OPAL awards ceremony held in Washington, DC. The prestigious award was established in 1960 to honor superior civil engineering achievements representing significant contributions to civil engineering progress. Previously, the CIL project won the 2011 Project of the Year from the Delaware Chapter of ASCE.

“This award is the culmination of outstanding teamwork between the public and private sectors in completing a major engineering project that will serve the public good well into the future.” said Pasquale S. Canzano, Chief Executive Officer, who accepted the award on behalf of DSWA. “I am especially proud of our engineering staff in its management of the project and the national recognition of the Cherry Island project as an example of excellence in engineering and construction. ”

The project utilized intensive engineering analysis, monitoring and construction techniques encompassing an installation of over half a million linear feet of prefabricated vertical drains and a massive mechanically stabilized earthen berm. Critical to the design and the success of the project was the continuous monitoring and prediction of the on-going consolidation and strength gains of the subsoils. The project significantly extends the life of the landfill to serve New Castle County, while utilizing CIL's existing footprint and infrastructure.

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DSWA's 2012 Kids Poster Contest!

1/4/2012

Trash Can Dan and the Delaware Solid Waste Authority (DSWA) would like to invite Delaware students grades K-5 to participate in the 11th Annual Poster Contest. Each year DSWA picks a theme that places emphasis on a current environmental topic for the poster contest. This year students are asked to draw a picture showing this year’s theme, “Show Us How You Can Keep Delaware Beautiful” The best posters from grades K-5 will be featured on the DSWA webpage and at the Annual DSWA Earth Day Festival. Prizes will be awarded for first, second, and third place at each grade level. First Place will receive a Fuji Film FinePix Digital Camera plus memory card and a $50 Barnes and Noble Gift Card. Second Place will receive a $50 Barnes and Noble Gift Card. Third Place will receive a $25 Barnes and Noble Gift Card. Winners will be notified prior to DSWA’s Earth Day Festival on April 21, 2012 and will be invited to attend a recognition ceremony. For a full list of rules about the poster contest click here. . If you would like more information on this contest or other DSWA programs and facilities please call the Citizens’ Response Line at 1-800-404-7080.

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DSWA EXTENDS WEEKLY HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION IN CHESWOLD

12/20/2011

The Delaware Solid Waste Authority (DSWA) is excited to announce that because of the success of its initial pilot program the every Friday collection of Household Hazardous Waste at the Cheswold Collection Station will be extended until December 2012. This program offers residents the chance to dispose of Household Hazardous Waste every Friday, between the hours of 9am-3pm starting January 1, 2012.

Household Hazardous Waste can include items such as household cleaners, garden pesticides, oil-based paints only (no latex paint will be accepted), nail polish, fluorescent bulbs, or antifreeze. During the event DSWA will not be able to accept any ammunition, prescription medication or sharps (needles). This event is restricted to Delaware residents only; no commercial services will be accepted. The event will be held rain or shine.

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AAEE 2nd Annual Environmental Contest

11/13/2011

The American Academy of Environmental Engineers (AAEE)is hosting the 2nd Annual environmental contest for Middle and High School students. This year’s theme is “How much energy can you conserve?” Applicants can work individually or as a group and will be asked to define the energy footprint of either his or her family home or school. Applicants will have to conduct research to identify where energy is used and compare this information with a routine utility bill. Once applicants have determined where the energy is being used, then will then have to determine how to reduce the energy footprint. Projects are due by Mach 7, 2012 and the top winner from both Middle and High School will have a change to present their submittal in Washington D.C. during the USA Science and Engineering Festival-Expo on April 28 and 29, 2012. For a list of specific contest rules and application form please follow the link provided. AAEE 2nd Annual environmental contest for Middle and High School students (PDF)

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DSWA Completes Solar Panel Expansion At Sandtown Landfill

11/12/2011

On Tuesday, November 15, the Delaware Solid Waste Authority (DSWA) threw the switch to energize a 7.92-kilowatt solar power expansion at the Sandtown Landfill in Kent County. This expansion adds to the existing 7.98-kilowatt system, which was installed in 2009. This expansion brings the total system capacity to 15.9-kilowatts. The solar collection is installed on top of the Area A/B disposal area that has been closed since 1988.

In 2008, DSWA installed a manmade wetlands treatment and irrigation system at Sandtown to treat leachate generated in the closed disposal area. The completed solar power system now provides enough energy to power the entire wetlands treatment and irrigation system. DSWA is also proud to say that both the solar modules and racking system used in the expansion were manufactured in Delaware and contractors based in Delaware installed both phases of the project.

For more information on DSWA, its facilities or programs will contact the Citizens’ Response Line at 1-800-404-7080 or visit www.dswa.com

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DSWA Helps Recycle at Delaware Coastal Cleanup

9/1/2011

For the last few years, ‘Can we recycle some of this?’ has been a commonly asked question about the annual Delaware Coastal Cleanup. This year, when volunteers gather for the event at more than 40 sites statewide from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 17, the answer will be ‘Yes, we can!’

The new recycling initiative will be supported by a new partnership between the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and Waste Management, the largest residential recycler and leading provider of comprehensive waste management services in North America. Following the Cleanup, Waste Management will be picking up the bagged recyclables and trash from all of the sites.

“For more than 20 years, the Delaware Coastal Cleanup has combined environmental education with measurable action by dedicated volunteers to make our beautiful beaches and waterways cleaner,” said DNREC Secretary Collin O’Mara. “By adding recycling and with the support of Waste Management – a great example of how public-private partnerships can benefit our environment – we are bringing the Coastal Cleanup into the 21st century and aligning it with Delaware’s commitment to universal recycling.”

“Waste Management is pleased to partner this year with the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control for the annual Delaware Coastal Cleanup,” said Tom Houska, Senior District Manager for Waste Management of Wilmington. “This important annual event aligns with Waste Management’s goal to be good neighbors with each other and the environment we share. We want to help ensure the beaches and waterways in Delaware are clean and beautiful for all of us to enjoy.”

“With single-stream recycling now established in Delaware and public consciousness of recycling at a new high with the recent advent of universal curbside pickup, the time is right to add recycling to the longtime tradition of the Coastal Cleanup,” said Delaware Coastal Cleanup Coordinator Jack Hoban, who was able to obtain 2,000 tan trash bags donated by the Delaware Solid Waste Authority to be used for recyclables. Part of the goal was to make the change to recycling easy for volunteers, he added, by providing two different colors of trash bags for easy separation and identification of trash and recyclables, and by focusing on the most common recyclable items – plastic, glass and aluminum beverage containers.

“Last year, Coastal Cleanup volunteers collected nearly nine and a half tons of trash from Delaware’s beaches, waterways and estuaries up and down the state, including nearly 9,000 recyclable plastic, glass and aluminum beverage containers. This year, we’re very excited that we can add recycling to this event, and we hope to divert a substantial portion of these items from the waste stream to become recycled materials, adding an additional environmental benefit,” Hoban continued, noting that beverage containers placed in the tan bags for recycling need to be fairly clean, not full of sand or mud.

Volunteers will need to be aware of the change – but it doesn’t mean a big change in what they will be doing on Cleanup day, Hoban said. “Volunteers usually head out in groups of three or four – one to keep the data card and the rest with trash bags. At this year’s Cleanup, at least one of those pickup volunteers will carry a tan trash bag for recyclables while the others carry the usual black bags for trash. Then the volunteers will place the bags in separate piles at the designated trash pickup point,” he explained.

Volunteers are strongly encouraged to pre-register for the Delaware Coastal Cleanup on the DNREC website to ensure that enough T-shirts, trash bags, gloves and other supplies are provided for each site. To pre-register, go to www.dnrec.delaware.gov/CoastalCleanup . Pre-registration will close on Monday, Sept. 12. On the day of the event, T-shirts will be distributed to volunteers who have not pre-registered while supplies last.

Delaware’s Cleanup is part of the Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup, the world’s largest annual clearing of trash from coastlines and lakes by volunteers. The Ocean Conservancy supplies trash bags and data cards. Delaware’s event is co-sponsored by Delmarva Power, which provides t-shirts. Another key sponsor is the Dover-based Playtex Division of Energizer Personal Care, which provides gloves. DNREC is responsible for organizing the event, recruiting volunteers, distributing supplies, ensuring trash removal and tabulating data.

For more information about the Delaware Coastal Cleanup, please contact Jack Hoban, Delaware Coastal Cleanup coordinator, at 302-739-9278.

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Electronic Goods Recycling and Document Shredding Event Held On August 20, 2011

8/23/2011

On August 20, 2011 The Delaware Solid Waste Authority (DSWA) held a Electronic Goods Recycling and Document Shredding event at the Del-Tech campus in Stanton. The event was a great success with 679 Delaware residents showing up to recycle their electronics and to shred sensitive documents. DSWA collected 33,899 pounds of electronic goods and shredded 10,040 pounds of paper. Residents with questions about future events, please call the Citizens’ Response Line at 1-800-404-7080 or visit www.dswa.com.

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CHERRY ISLAND LANDFILL EXPANSION CHOSEN AS FINALIST FOR NATIONAL ASCE PROJECT OF THE YEAR

8/1/2011

On Monday, August 1, 2011 Delaware Solid Waste Authority (DSWA) was informed that the Cherry Island Landfill Expansion Project was chosen as one of five finalists in the 2012 American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement (OCEA) award. The winner of the OCEA award will be announced at the Outstanding Projects and Leaders Gala on Thursday, March 22, 2012. On Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at the ASCE Delaware Section Awards Banquet, DSWA’s Cherry Island Landfill expansion and enhancement project was awarded the Delaware’s 2010 ASCE Project of the Year. The project was highlighted by the ASCE for its cost-effective and “green” design and construction efforts used to provide additional landfill capacity. This includes the installation of a 60-foot high mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) berm that extends nearly 2 miles, making it one of the largest reinforced structures built over soft soils in the United States. DSWA is honored to have its project recognized for this award and is proud to be partnering with such innovative companies on this unique project.

For more information on the expansion project at the Cherry Island Landfill or any other information on DSWA will call the Citizens’ Response Line at 1-800-404-7080 or visit www.dswa.com.

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DSWA Staff Place in Mid-Atlantic Regional Road-E-O Competition

6/16/2011

"Staff from Southern Solid Waste Management Center competed in the 2011 Mid-Atlantic Regional Road-E-O competition on June 10, 2011 in Morgantown PA. Events included completing pre-trip checklists and operating equipment through obstacle courses. Staff included James Downes, Edward Littleton, Ronald Hitchens and Donald Williams. James Downes took third place honors in the 836 Compactor and Donald Williams took third place in the Roll-Off competition."

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DSWA Hosts Tour for 26Th International Conference On Solid Waste Technology and Management

3/31/2011

DSWA hosted a tour of the Sandtown Landfill on March 30 in conjunction with the 26Th International Conference On Solid Waste Technology and Management held in Philadelphia, PA. Pat Canzano, DSWA’s CEO greeted the environmental and civil engineers from around the world who visited the landfill. The visitors represented China, Japan, India, Poland, Sri Lanka and Tanzania among others.The tour was conducted by Jason Munyan, Facility Manager and Lynsey Kocenko of the Engineering Group.Points of interest explained during the landfill tour included: 1) synthetic liner installation of the new cell being constructed, 2) capping operation in the active landfill cell, 3) wetlands treatment of leachate , 4) conversion of landfill gas to green power in GE engines (3MW) and 5) the experimental use of Photovoltaic solar panels on the closed landfill area to generate 7KW of electricity. The tour was a resounding success and the visitors appreciated DSWA’s hospitality and a view of the latest state of the art technology in landfill design and operation.

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DSWA Holds Ribbon Cutting for Household Hazardous Waste Collection Pilot Program

3/25/2011

On Friday, March 25 the Delaware Solid Waste Authority (DSWA) held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at its Cheswold Collection Station to mark the start of its Household Hazardous Waste Collection Pilot Program. DSWA CEO Pat Canzano, Representaive Lincoln Willis and Clean Harbors Manager of Technical Services Vincent Mroz spoke about importance of DSWA’s Household Hazardous Waste program and the great partnership between DSWA and Clean Harbors. Also in attendance was Senior Manager of Recycling Rich VonStetten, DSWA Directors Tonda Parks and Toby Ryan.

The program, which began on March 4, 2011 and will run until November 25, 2011 at the Cheswold Collection Station, will offer residents the chance to dispose of Household Hazardous Waste every Friday from 8am-2pm. Household Hazardous Waste can include items such as household cleaners, garden pesticides, oil-based paints only (no latex paint will be accepted), nail polish, fluorescent bulbs, or antifreeze. During the event DSWA will not be able to accept any ammunition, prescription medication or sharps (needles). This event is restricted to Delaware residents only; no commercial services will be accepted. Collections will be held rain or shine.

DSWA has been proud to provide Household Hazardous Waste Collection programs to the Residents of Delaware for over 15 years. In 2010 DSWA expanded its program from 6 collection events to 10 events and is now making it more convenient for Delaware residents with the new pilot program events held every Friday.

For more information on the pilot program or a more extensive list of items accepted, please call the Citizens’ Response Line at 1-800-404-7080 or visit www.dswa.com.

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DSWA Announces Household Hazardous Waste Collection Pilot Program

2/15/2011

The Delaware Solid Waste Authority (DSWA) is proud to announce the start of a new Household Hazardous Waste pilot program that would provide collection of Household Hazardous Waste every Friday over a nine-month period. The program, which will run from March 4, 2011 until November 25, 2011 at the Cheswold Collection Station, will offer residents the chance to dispose of Household Hazardous Waste every Friday from 8am-2pm. Household Hazardous Waste can include items such as household cleaners, garden pesticides, oil-based paints only (no latex paint will be accepted), nail polish, fluorescent bulbs, or antifreeze. During the event DSWA will not be able to accept any ammunition, prescription medication or sharps (needles). This event is restricted to Delaware residents only; no commercial services will be accepted. The event will be held rain or shine.

To mark the start of the program DSWA will hold a special ribbon cutting ceremony on March 25 at 10am, at the Cheswold Collection Station located at 54 Fork Branch Road in Cheswold. During the ribbon cutting ceremony DSWA has also partnered with Creative Recycling Services to provide a special electronic goods collection. Electronic Goods that can be recycled include items such as old computers, printers, CD players, microwaves, telephones, televisions, and radios.

DSWA has always been proud to provide its Household Hazardous Waste collection events to the residents of Delaware. In 2010 DSWA expanded its program from 6 collection events to 10 events and now makes it more convenient for Delaware residents with the new pilot program events held every Friday.

For more information on the pilot program or a more extensive list of items accepted, please call the Citizens’ Response Line at 1-800-404-7080 or visit www.dswa.com.

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Electronic Goods Recycling Program Update

1/2/2011

Effective April 1, 2011 The Delaware Solid Waste Authority (DSWA) will be restructuring the Electronic Goods Recycling (EGR) program to add 6 new collection events to the already existing 10 events. The restructuring also involves the removal of 12 non-productive, unsecured EGR drop off boxes. DSWA will continue to provide 12 secure EGR drop off locations throughout the state as well as holding the 16 EGR collection events in 2011. DSWA is committed to the EGR program and believes this restructuring of the program will improve the amount of electronic goods being recycled in Delaware, and also provide safe and responsible options for citizen participation. DSWA thanks everyone who is using the EGR drop off boxes in the responsible manner for which they were intended and we hope they will continue to participate in the EGR program. For a complete list of the EGR drop off locations click here. Drop-off Center LocationsFor more information on the new EGR events, please call the Citizens’ Response Line at 1-800-404-7080 or visit www.dswa.com.

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Yard Waste Disposal Ban for Kent and Sussex County Effective January 1, 2011

12/6/2010

There will be a ban on the disposal of yard waste for the Sandtown Landfill and Jones Crossroads Landfill effective January 1, 2011. The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) has issued this ban as part of the landfill expansion permit conditions. This means yard waste cannot be disposed of in the landfill but yard waste that is separated and not mixed with trash can still be brought to DSWA Landfills and Transfer Stations where it will be placed in a separate area for recycling.

Yard waste includes:

  • Grass
  • Leaves
  • Pruning
  • Brush
  • Shrubs
  • Garden Material
  • Christmas Trees
  • Tree Limbs up to 4 inches in diameter

Yard waste can be brought to any of the five DSWA Collection Stations starting January 1, 2011. Collection Station tickets must be purchased in advance to use these facilities. There is a fee of $1.00 per bag for yard waste brought to the Collection Stations. For more information on DSWA yard waste programs please call the Citizens’ Response Line 800-404-7080

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American Academy of Environmental Engineers 2nd Annual Environmental Contest

12/6/2010

The American Academy of Environmental Engineers is hosting the 2nd Annual environmental contest for Middle and High School students. This year’s theme is “How much energy can you conserve?” Applicants can work individually or as a group and will be asked to define the energy footprint of either his or her family home or school. Applicants will have to conduct research to identify where energy is used and compare this information with a routine utility bill. Once applicants have determined where the energy is being used, then will then have to determine how to reduce the energy footprint. Projects are due by Mach 7, 2012 and the top winner from both Middle and High School will have a change to present their submittal in Washington D.C. during the USA Science and Engineering Festival-Expo on April 28 and 29, 2012. For a list of specific contest rules and application form please follow the link provided. DSWContest

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Universal Recycling Update: DSWA Will Stop Collection of Single Stream Curbside Recyclables

10/7/2010

Effective April 1, 2011 the Delaware Solid Waste Authority (DSWA) will stop providing single-stream curbside recycling service. This decision has been made to begin the transition of curbside recycling services from DSWA to municipalities and private trash haulers, which is required in the new Universal Recycling Law.

The Governor’s Universal Recycling Bill was signed into law June 8, 2010. DSWA believes the Universal Recycling Law will significantly increase the amount of recycling participation in Delaware by requiring the municipalities and the private trash haulers to provide curbside recycling service to all of their customers by the mandated date of September 15, 2011.

March 31, 2011 will be the last pick up day for DSWA’s single stream curbside recycling customers statewide. It has been the pleasure of DSWA to offer single stream curbside recycling to all the residents of Delaware and DSWA would like to thank all of the participants that have helped further the recycling cause in Delaware.

Customers may keep the DSWA recycling cart for use by their trash hauler. If you do not currently have a trash collection hauler and desire to have your recycling cart picked up, you must call DSWA to arrange a pick up. For more information please call our Citizens’ Response Line 1-800-404-7080.

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DSWA Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event held in Cheswold

10/3/2010

On October 2, 2010 Delaware Solid Waste Authority (DSWA) held its bi-annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection event on the Cheswold Collection Station in Cheswold Delaware. The event was a great success with 242 Delaware residents showing up to drop off their household hazardous waste. DSWA was also able to collect 2,600 pounds of electronic goods from residents for recycling.

Residents with questions about future Household Hazardous Waste events or requests for information about DSWA programs, please call the Citizens’ Response Line at 1-800-404-7080.

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DSWA Labor Day Holiday Schedule

9/1/2010

Facility Holiday Observation
DSWA Administrative Office Closed Monday, September 6, 2010
Delaware Recycling Center Closed Monday, September 6, 2010
Cherry Island Landfill Closed Monday, September 6, 2010
Sandtown Landfill Closed Monday, September 6, 2010
Jones Crossroads Landfill Open Monday, September 6, 2010, 7am-1pm
Pine Tree Corners Transfer Station Closed Monday, September 6, 2010
Milford Transfer Station Closed Monday, September 6, 2010
Rt. 5 Transfer Station Open Monday, September 6, 2010, 7am-11am
Cheswold Collection Station Closed Monday, September 6, 2010
Ellendale Collection Station Closed Monday, September 6, 2010
Long Neck Collection Station Closed Monday, September 6, 2010
Omar Collection Station Closed Monday, September 6, 2010
Bridgeville Collection Station Closed Monday, September 6, 2010

All DSWA Curbside and Yard Waste Collection pick-ups will be delayed by one day due to the Labor Day Holiday.

Customers with questions about the holiday schedule can call the Citizens’ Response Line at 1-800-404-7080.

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DSWA Household Hazardous Waste and Electronic Goods Collection Event being held Saturday, September 4, 2010

8/24/2010

The Delaware Solid Waste Authority (DSWA) will hold a Household Hazardous Waste Collection event on Saturday, September 4, 2010 at the site of the Old Curtis Paper Mill located on Paper Mill Road in Newark. Household Hazardous Waste can include items such as household cleaners, garden pesticides, oil-based paints only (no latex paint will be accepted), nail polish, fluorescent bulbs, or antifreeze. Only Delaware residents can bring these hazardous items for free during the hours of 8am-4pm on Saturday, September 4, 2010. This event is restricted to residents only, no commercial services. The event will be held rain or shine.

During this event, DSWA will also be collecting used electronic goods for recycling. Items such as old computers, printers, CD players, microwaves, telephones, televisions, game boys, and many other electronic goods will also be accepted at this event.

DSWA is no longer permitted to accept medication during its Household Hazardous Waste events. Residents wishing to dispose of medication should contact the State of Delaware Board of Pharmacy at 302-744-4500.

For more information on the event or a more extensive list of items accepted during this event, please call the Citizens’ Response Line at 1-800-404-7080 or visit www.dswa.com.

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Recycling Drop-Off Center in Camden Relocated

8/4/2010

Due to major renovations the Recycling Drop-Off Center located at W.B Simpson Elementary School in Camden will be re-located to Fifer Middle School located on East Camden Wyoming Avenue in Camden.

Anyone with questions regarding the relocation or information on other Recycling Drop-Off Centers please, call the Citizens’ Response Line at 1-800-404-7080.

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DSWA Household Hazardous Waste and Electronic Goods Collection Event being held August 7, 2010

7/15/2010

The Delaware Solid Waste Authority (DSWA) will hold a Household Hazardous Waste Collection event on Saturday, August 7, 2010 at the Jones Crossroads Landfill located at 28560 Landfill Lane in Georgetown. Household Hazardous Waste can include items such as household cleaners, garden pesticides, oil-based paints only (no latex paint will be accepted), nail polish, fluorescent bulbs, or antifreeze. Only Delaware residents can bring these hazardous items for free during the hours of 8am-4pm on Saturday, August 7, 2010. This event is restricted to residents only, no commercial services. The event will be held rain or shine.

During this event, DSWA will also be collecting used electronic goods for recycling. Items such as old computers, printers, CD players, microwaves, telephones, televisions, game boys and many other electronic goods will also be accepted at this event.

DSWA is no longer permitted to accept medication during its Household Hazardous Waste events. Residents wishing to dispose of medication should contact the State of Delaware Board of Pharmacy at 302-744-4500.

For more information on the event or a more extensive list of items accepted during this event, please call the Citizens’ Response Line at 1-800-404-7080 or visit www.dswa.com.

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DSWA Celebrates Milestone at Sandtown Landfill

6/30/2010

The Delaware Solid Waste Authority (DSWA) is celebrating a major milestone at its Sandtown Landfill located in Kent County. The facility has accepted its four millionth ton of municipal solid waste. The facility opened in October of 1980 and is available to public, commercial, and residential customers in Kent County. The 834-acre facility includes a multi-cell lined landfill for solid waste disposal, 2 scales, scale house, a maintenance building and an administration building as well as a small load drop-off area for residents who wish to dispose of their trash without driving onto the working face of the landfill. In addition, there are designated areas to recycle used appliances, tires, and yard waste. Sandtown Landfill Facility Manager, Jason Munyan said, “I am honored to be involved with reaching such a milestone event and must praise the hard work and efforts put in by both DSWA Staff and the Facility Operator, George and Lynch. Reaching our four millionth ton is a testament to DSWA's mission to define, develop, and implement cost-effective plans and programs for solid waste management, which best serve Delaware and protect our public health and environment. Now on to our next million.” DSWA is proud to be able to provide the Sandtown Landfill to the communities in Kent County and thanks them for their patronage.

For more information on this or any other DSWA facility or program, please call the Citizens’ Response Line at 1-800-404-7080 or visit www.dswa.com.

Pictured above are DSWA Compliance Officer Jason Nicholson, Driver of the four millionth ton truck from Republic Services and DSWA Sandtown Landfill Facility Manager Jason Munyan

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DSWA asked to remove Recycling Drop-Off Center in Wilmington

6/25/2010

The Delaware Solid Waste Authority (DSWA) has been asked to remove the Recycling Drop-off Center at the Dupont Edgmoore Facility located on Hay Road in Wilmington. The center will be removed on Friday, June 25. Residents in the area, who are interested in recycling, can take their recyclables to the nearest centers located at the Goodwill on Lea Boulevard or to Bellevue State Park located on Carr Road. Residents with questions about the removal of the center, or for more information on other Drop-off Centers can call the Citizens’ Response Line at 1-800-404-7080 or visit www.dswa.com

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Universal Recycling Law

6/11/2010

The Governor’s Universal Recycling Bill was signed into law June 8, 2010 at the Cherry Island Landfill. DSWA believes the Universal Recycling Law will significantly increase the amount of recycling participation in Delaware by requiring the municipalities and the private trash haulers to provide curbside recycling service to all of their customers. The new law also requires DSWA to stop offering curbside recycling and yard waste collection services as of September 15, 2011.

The Delaware Solid Waste Authority (DSWA) has long been a leader in curbside recycling services. DSWA started a pilot curbside collection program in 2003. The program started out slow, just serving a couple of zip codes in the Brandywine Hundred area. Over the past seven years, through hard work and dedication from the members of the DSWA recycling staff and substantial money spent on advertising efforts, the curbside recycling program has been a great success. At its highest service level DSWA provided service to just fewer than 50,000 households throughout Delaware. With the success of the DSWA curbside program, many municipalities and private companies followed DSWA in providing curbside recycling service to their customers. In order to keep the curbside momentum going, it is extremely important for DSWA to prepare for the transition from DSWA curbside recycling service to municipal and private collection.

It will be extremely difficult to lose many of the dedicated employees that have worked so very hard to make curbside recycling a success story in Delaware. DSWA realizes many employees will look for employment with the municipal and private collectors. With the loss of these employees it will be very difficult to service our valued customers. During the transition period DSWA will make every effort to continue to provide the excellent service that our customers have grown accustomed to receiving. DSWA would like to thank all of the curbside customers in advance for their patience and understanding due to any inconvenience this may cause during the transition period.

DSWA will continue to offer all other recycling services, including single stream recycling drop off locations, household hazardous waste events, electronic goods recycling and oil filter recycling. DSWA will be providing a more details as we work with the other stakeholders through this transition period. If you have questions you can call the DSWA Citizens Response Line for more information 800-404-7080.

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