2026 Collection Event Schedule
DSWA Special Collection Events take place on select Saturdays throughout the year at locations across the state. These events offer Delaware residents a convenient, free way to properly dispose of household hazardous waste, recycle unwanted electronics, and securely shred personal documents.
If you’re planning to attend for the first time or just want a refresher, we encourage you to watch the short video provided. It walks through how a Collection Event operates, what to expect when you arrive, and how the process keeps traffic moving smoothly and safely.
Events Held Rain or Shine
Events are subject to change
Please check back to confirm dates and locations
Saturday, March 14
8:00am-2:00pm
Newark Recycling Center
470 Corporate Blvd, Newark
Saturday, March 21
8:00am-2:00pm
Fenwick Island State Park
36859 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island
Saturday, April 25
8:00am-2:00pm
St. Anne’s School
211 Silver Lake Road, Middletown
Saturday, May 9
8:00am-2:00pm
Independence School
1300 Paper Mill Rd, Newark
Saturday, May 16
8:00am-2:00pm
Seaford High School
399 North Market St., Seaford
Saturday, May 23
8:00am-2:00pm
Rehoboth Elementary
500 Stockley Street, Rehoboth Beach
Saturday, June 13
8:00am-2:00pm
Smyrna Middle School
700 Duck Creek Parkway, Smyrna
Saturday, June 20
8:00am-2:00pm
Brandywine High School
1400 Foulk Rd., Wilmington
Saturday, July 11
8:00am-2:00pm
St. Marks High School
2501 Pike Creek Road, Wilmington
Saturday, July 18
8:00am-2:00pm
Milford Transfer Station
1170 S. DuPont Boulevard, Milford
Saturday, August 8
8:00am-2:00pm
DelCastle High School
1417 Newport Road, Wilmington
Saturday, September 12
8:00am-2:00pm
St. Anne’s School
211 Silver Lake Road, Middletown
Saturday, September 19
8:00am-2:00pm
Indian River High School
29772 Armory Rd, Dagsboro
Saturday, October 10
8:00am-2:00pm
Love Creek Elementary
19488 John J Williams Hwy, Lewes
Saturday, October 17
8:00am-2:00pm
Frawley Stadium
801 Shipyard Drive, Wilmington
Saturday, November 14
8:00am-2:00pm
Newark Recycling Center
470 Corporate Blvd, Newar
WHAT’S ACCEPTED
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE
Household Items
• Full Aerosol Cans
• Bleach
• Chemistry Kits
• Nail Polish/Polish Removers
• Perfumes
• Disinfectants
• Drain Cleaners
• Floor Wax
• Mercury Thermometers
• Moth Balls
• Oven Cleaner
• Spot Removers
• Toilet Cleaner
• Florescent Bulbs
Workshop Items
• Corrosives
• Oil Based Paints
• Small Compressed Gas Tanks
• Solvents
• Stains/Varnishes
• Strippers/Thinners
• Wood Preservatives
Explosives
Explosives not accepted at Weekly Collection Events
• Ammunition
• Gunpowder
• Fireworks
Automotive Items
• Used Mixed Fuels
• Antifreeze
• Auto Batteries
• Degreasers
• Waste Gasoline/Kerosene
Garden Items
• Fungicides
• Herbicides
• Pool Chemicals
Medical
Used Sharps
Please bring sharps in a container you are willing to part with
ELECTRONICS RECYCLING
Equipment
• Computer Components
• Main Frame Computers
• Mini Computers
• Terminals
• Printers
• Personal Computers
• Monitors
• Keyboards
• Mice
• Cables
• Laptop Computers
• Notebook Computers
• Notepad Computers
• Copying Equipment
• Electronic Typewriters
• Calculators
Small Household Electronics
• Microwave Ovens
• Vacuum Cleaners
• Video Game Systems
Telecommunications Equipment
• Telephone Systems
• Terminals
• Telephones
• Telex
• Facsimile
• Pay Telephones
• Cordless Telephones
• Cellular Telephones
• Answering Machines
Radio, Television, Electroacoustic
• Radios
• Televisions
• Video Cameras
• Video Recorders
• Tape Recorders
• Audio Amplifiers
• VCRs
• DVD Players
• Cassette Players
• Record Players
PAPER SHREDDING
Residents can bring up to two boxes of paper for shredding free of charge.
Shredding sensitive documents is one way to reduce your risk of becoming an identity theft victim.
