Facility Finder
Use this search page to learn more about each facility, including operating hours, and addresses.
Recycling Guidelines
Click here for information on how to Recycle Right in Delaware through Single-Stream Curbside Collection & Drop-Off Centers.
Collection Event Schedule
DSWA Collection Events accept Household Hazardous Waste Collection, Electronic Goods Recycling, and Paper Shredding.
Employment
Click here to search for current open positions at DSWA and complete applications.
Here’s How We do It
Looking Toward the Future
DSWA’s Statewide Solid Waste Management Plan takes us to the year 2030, providing the framework for actions to be taken by DSWA and other stakeholders in Delaware to maximize recycling and diversion of materials from landfill disposal and to help advance sustainable materials management practices and minimize greenhouse gas emissions in the State.
Education & Outreach
DSWA’s education program strives to educate the Delaware community on best waste management practices and encourages all residents to participate in recycling. The highlight of the education program lies within the Environmental Education Building at the Delaware Recycling Center. This hands-on learning experience enhances their studies about waste in the school setting and promotes environmental stewardship.
Recycling
We made voluntary recycling a success story in Delaware. DSWA’s Recycling Drop-Off Centers can be utilized statewide by all Delaware Residents. To help strengthen recycling efforts in the state, DSWA has established partnerships with recycling companies Republic Services and Revolution Recovery. Republic operates a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) where household recycling is sorted and baled. Revolution Recovery, processes and bales construction and demolition (C&D) waste.
Special Recycling Programs
We’re partners in keeping your home and community safe. When you have hazardous household products, old electronic devices, important documents to shred, or used motor oil and oil filters, we provide a safe way of recycling these unwanted items. We work to recycle these materials through safe, convenient collection programs.
Modern Landfills
The trash you throw away is safely disposed of in one of three DSWA landfills. DSWA’s landfills are carefully designed and constructed to protect the groundwater, control odors from decomposing trash, and provide a reliable, efficient means of disposal. DSWA landfills are recognized throughout the world for innovative technology and research.
Collection Stations
Residents of rural areas can toss bagged household trash at one of five DSWA Collection Stations. By paying per bag, you pay only for what you throw away. If you recycle first, you can save even more while helping the environment.
Transfer Stations
Trash collectors and residents can bring trash to any of three Transfer Stations eliminating the need to travel further to a DSWA landfill.
