Household Hazardous Waste Collection- Newark Recycling Center
2026-01-14 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | DSWA Newark Recycling Center, 470 Corporate Blvd, Newark, DE, 19702, United States
Household Hazardous Waste are collected from 10am-2pm. Household Hazardous Waste can include items such as household cleaners, garden pesticides, oil-based paint, nail polish, fluorescent bulbs, and antifreeze.
Electronics Recycling Available Monday-Saturday, 8:30am-3:30pm
Document Shredding Available the 1st Wednesday of each month, 10am-2pm
NO LATEX PAINT
Latex Paint is collected on the LAST Wednesday of each month, 10am-2pm

Household Hazardous Waste Collection- Cheswold Collection Station
2026-01-16 10:00 - 14:00 | Cheswold Collection Station, 54 Fork Branch Rd, Cheswold, DE, 19936, United States
Household Hazardous Waste are collected from 10am-2pm. Household Hazardous Waste can include items such as household cleaners, garden pesticides, oil-based paint, nail polish, fluorescent bulbs, and antifreeze.
Electronics Recycling Available Monday-Saturday, 8:30am-3:30pm
Document Shredding Available the 1st Friday of each month, 10am-2pm
NO LATEX PAINT
Latex Paint is collected on the LAST Friday of each month, 8:30am-2pm

Household Hazardous Waste Collection- Delaware Recycling Center
2026-01-17 08:30 - 14:00 | Delaware Recycling Center, 1101 Lambson Lane, New Castle, DE, 19720, United States
Household Hazardous Waste are collected from 10am-2pm. Household Hazardous Waste can include items such as household cleaners, garden pesticides, oil-based paint, nail polish, fluorescent bulbs, and antifreeze.
Electronics Recycling Available Monday-Saturday, 8:30am-3:30pm
Document Shredding Available the 1st Friday of each month, 10am-2pm
NO LATEX PAINT
Latex Paint is collected on the LAST Saturday of each month, 8:30am-2pm

Household Hazardous Waste Collection- Southern Recycling Center (Jones Crossroads Landfill)
2026-01-19 10:00 - 14:00 | Jones Crossroads Landfill, 28560 Landfill Lane, Georgetown, DE, 19947, United States
Household Hazardous Waste are collected from 10am-2pm. Household Hazardous Waste can include items such as household cleaners, garden pesticides, oil-based paint, nail polish, fluorescent bulbs, and antifreeze.
Electronics Recycling Available Monday-Saturday, 8:30am-3:30pm
Document Shredding Available the 1st Monday of each month, 10am-2pm
NO LATEX PAINT
Latex Paint is collected on the LAST Monday of each month, 10am-2pm

Board of Directors Meeting
2026-01-22 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-02-12 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-26 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-28 17:00 - 19:00 | DSWA Administration Building, 601 Energy Lane, Dover, DE, 19901, United States

Latex Paint Collection- Jones Crossroads Landfill
2026-01-26 10:00 - 14:00 | Jones Crossroads Landfill, 28560 Landfill Lane, Georgetown, DE, 19947, United States
Residents can bring their latex paint to a collection in a quart, gallon or 5 gallon metal or plastic containers.

Document Shredding- Southern Recycling Center (Jones Crossroads Landfill)
2026-02-02 10:00 - 14:00 | Jones Crossroads Landfill, 28560 Landfill Lane, Georgetown, DE, 19947, United States
AVAILABLE THE 1ST MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH.
Paper Shredding- Residents can bring up to 2 file boxes of personal confidential papers for shredding (financial and legal documents, receipts, and tax and medical records). Papers with staples or paper clips are accepted.
Recycling of electronics is available Monday-Saturday 8:30am-3:30pm
All events are restricted to Delaware residents and are held rain or shine

Document Shredding- Newark Recycling Center
2026-02-04 10:00 - 14:00 | DSWA Newark Recycling Center, 470 Corporate Blvd, Newark, DE, 19702, United States
AVAILABLE THE 1ST WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH.
Paper Shredding- Residents can bring up to 2 file boxes of personal confidential papers for shredding (financial and legal documents, receipts, and tax and medical records). Papers with staples or paper clips are accepted.
Recycling of electronics is available Monday-Saturday 8:30am-3:30pm
All events are restricted to Delaware residents and are held rain or shine

Document Shredding-Cheswold Collection Station
2026-02-06 10:00 - 14:00 | DE
AVAILABLE THE 1ST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH.
Paper Shredding- Residents can bring up to 2 file boxes of personal confidential papers for shredding (financial and legal documents, receipts, and tax and medical records). Papers with staples or paper clips are accepted.
Recycling of electronics is available Monday-Saturday 8:30am-3:30pm
All events are restricted to Delaware residents and are held rain or shine

Administrative/Citizens Affairs Committee
2026-03-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Zoom Webinar
DELAWARE SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY
ADMINISTRATIVE & CITIZENS’ AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
601 Energy Lane Dover, DE 19901
Thursday, March 12, 2026
5:00 p.m.

Under Title 29, Section 10006A of the Delaware Code, the Administrative & Citizens’ Affairs Committee is holding this meeting as a virtual meeting utilizing Zoom Webinar. In addition, this meeting is open to the public at DSWA’s Administration Building (601 Energy Lane Dover, De 19901). Join the meeting via Zoom by going to:

Join from PC, Mac, iPad, or Android:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82962639761?pwd=[REDACTED]
+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
Webinar ID: 829 6263 9761
Passcode: [REDACTED]

COMMITTEE:
Tonda L. Parks, Chair

Temple Carter III

William J. Riddle

AGENDA

Administrative and Citizens’ Affairs Committee Meeting Notes

The notes from the January 8, 2026, meeting are attached.

ACTION ITEMS:

Proposed FY 2027 Budget

Staff will seek permission to go to the Public Hearing.

Capital Improvement Program

Staff will review the Proposed 10-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP).

INFORMATION ITEM:

Business & Governmental Services

Food Bank of Delaware’s Food Rescue Program

Staff will discuss the Food Bank of Delaware’s Food Rescue Program.

FOIA Requests

Staff will review one (1) FOIA Request.

Financial Services

Committee’s Audit Review of Internal Management – Revenue/Cost Results for the Month

Statement of Revenue & Expense
Bank Fund Balance
Aging Summary Report

Technical Affairs & Facilities Mgt. Committee
2026-03-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Zoom Webinar
DELAWARE SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY
TECHNICAL AFFAIRS AND FACILITIES MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING
601 Energy Lane, Dover, DE 19901
March 12, 2026
5:00 p.m.

Under Title 29, Section 10006A of the Delaware Code, the Technical Affairs and Facilities Management Committee is holding this meeting as a virtual meeting utilizing Zoom Webinar. In addition, this meeting is open to the public at DSWA’s Administration Building (601 Energy Lane Dover, DE 19901).
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82962639761?pwd=[REDACTED]
Webinar ID 829 6263 9761
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Phone one-tap:
+13052241968,,82962639761#,,,,*[REDACTED]# US
+13092053325,,82962639761#,,,,*[REDACTED]# US
TFMC Committee
Timothy P. Sheldon – Chairman
Norman D. Griffiths
Michael Paraskewich, PhD, P.E.

AGENDA

A. Technical & Facilities Management Committee Meeting Notes
The meeting notes from the January 8, 2026, meeting are attached.

ACTION ITEMS:
B. Geotechnical Monitoring at the Cherry Island Landfill (CIL) – Contract No. S-25-929-NC
Staff will make a recommendation concerning the proposal for Geotechnical Monitoring at the Cherry Island Landfill – Contract No. S-25-929-NC.

C. Hauling of Materials from the Pine Tree Corners, Milford and Route 5 Transfer Stations Contract No. S-24-917-SW
Staff will make a recommendation concerning the proposal for the Hauling of Materials from the Pine Tree Corners, Milford and Route 5 Transfer Stations – Contract No. S-24-917-SW.

D. Operations of the Pine Tree Corners Transfer Station – Contract No. O-24-914-NT Operations of the Milford Transfer Station – Contract No. O-24-915-CM Operations of the Route 5 Transfer Station – Contract No. O-24-916-SR
Staff will make a recommendation concerning the Operations of the Pine Tree Corners Transfer Station – Contract No. O-24-914-NT, Operations of the Milford Transfer Station – Contract No. O-24-915-CM and the Operations of the Route 5 Transfer Station – Contract No. O-24-916-SR.

INFORMATION ITEMS:
E. Project Status Update
Staff will review the monthly project status report.
F. Upcoming Projects Report
Staff will review the monthly upcoming projects report.

Special Collection Event - Newark
2026-03-14 08:00 - 14:00 | DSWA Newark Recycling Center, 470 Corporate Blvd, Newark, DE, 19702, United States
Household Hazardous Waste- Product containers marked with words, “Warning: Hazardous,” “Flammable,” “Poisonous,” “Corrosive” or “Explosive.” For example; household cleaners, garden pesticides, oil-based paints only, nail polish, fluorescent bulbs, or antifreeze.
Electronic Goods Recycling- Electronic Equipment such as, old computers, printers, CD players, microwaves, telephones, televisions, game boys, fax machines, answering machines, and VCRs.
Paper Shredding- Residents can bring up to 2 file boxes of personal confidential papers for shredding (financial and legal documents, receipts, and tax and medical records). Be sure boxes are clear of any other items, this can cause fires!

Special Collection Event - Fenwick Island
2026-03-21 08:00 - 14:00 | Fenwick Island State Park, 36859 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, DE, 19944, United States

Administrative/Citizens Affairs Committee
2026-04-09 17:00 - 18:00 | Zoom Webinar
Under Title 29, Section 10006A of the Delaware Code, the Administrative & Citizens’ Affairs Committee is holding this meeting as a virtual meeting utilizing Zoom Webinar. In addition, this meeting is open to the public at DSWA’s Administration Building (601 Energy Lane Dover, De 19901). Join the meeting via Zoom by going to:
Join from PC, Mac, iPad, or Android:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86239044678?pwd=[REDACTED]
+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
Webinar ID: 862 3904 4678
Passcode: [REDACTED]
COMMITTEE:
Tonda L. Parks, Chair
Temple Carter III
William J. Riddle
AGENDA
A. Administrative and Citizens’ Affairs Committee Meeting Notes – The notes from the March 12, 2026, meeting are attached.
ACTION ITEMS:
B. Letter of Engagement for Wipfli CPAs and Consultants – Staff will discuss the Letter of Engagement for Wipfli CPAs and Consultants.
C. Replacement of Fire Suppression System in Building 4 at the DRC – Contract C-26-938-ND- Staff will make a recommendation concerning the Replacement of the Fire Suppression System in Building 4 at the Delaware Recycling Center – Contract No. C-26-938-ND.
INFORMATION ITEM:
Business & Governmental Services
D. FOIA Requests – Staff will discuss four (4) FOIA requests.
Financial Services
E . Committee’s Audit Review of Internal Management – Revenue/Cost Results for the Month

Statement of Revenue & Expense
Bank Fund Balance
Aging Summary Report

Technical Affairs & Facilities Mgt. Committee
2026-04-09 17:00 - 18:00 | Zoom Webinar
Under Title 29, Section 10006A of the Delaware Code, the Technical Affairs and Facilities Management Committee is holding this meeting as a virtual meeting utilizing Zoom Webinar. In addition, this meeting is open to the public at DSWA’s Administration Building (601 Energy Lane Dover, DE 19901).
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86239044678?pwd=[REDACTED]
Webinar ID 862 3904 4678
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Phone one-tap:
+13052241968,,86239044678#,,,,*[REDACTED]# US
TFMC Committee
Timothy P. Sheldon – Chairman
Norman D. Griffiths
Michael Paraskewich, PhD, P.E.
AGENDA
A. Technical & Facilities Management Committee Meeting Notes – The meeting notes from the March 12, 2026, meeting are attached.
ACTION ITEMS:
B. Hauling of Materials from the Pine Tree Corners, Milford and Route 5 Transfer Stations Contract No. S-24-917-SW – Staff will make a recommendation concerning the proposal for the Hauling of Materials from the Pine Tree Corners, Milford and Route 5 Transfer Stations – Contract No. S-24-917-SW.
C. Operations of the Pine Tree Corners Transfer Station – Contract No. O-24-914-NT Staff will make a recommendation concerning the Operations of the Pine Tree Corners Transfer Station – Contract No. O-24-914-NT.
D. Operations of the Milford Transfer Station – Contract No. O-24-915-CM – Staff will make a recommendation concerning the Operations of the Milford Transfer Station – Contract No. O-24-915-CM.
E. Operations of the Route 5 Transfer Station – Contract No. O-24-916-SR – Staff will make a recommendation concerning the Operations of the Route 5 Transfer Station – Contract No. O-24-916-SR.
INFORMATION ITEMS:
F. Project Status Update – Staff will review the monthly project status report.
G. Upcoming Projects Report – Staff will review the monthly upcoming projects report.

Proposed Budget Public Hearing
2026-04-15 17:00 - 17:30 | DSWA Admin Building, 601 Energy Lane, Dover, DE, 601 Energy Lane, Dover, DE, 19901, United States
Pursuant to 7 Delaware Code, Section 6403, 6406, 6421 and other pertinent provisions of 7 Delaware Code, Chapter 64, the Delaware Solid Waste Authority will conduct a Public Hearing to consider the Proposed Budget and Statewide User Fee for FY 2027.

The Public Hearing is being conducted to enable the public to comment on the Proposed Budget and Statewide User Fee for Fiscal Year 2027. Following is the date, time, and location of the Public Hearing.

Under Title 29, Section 10006A of the Delaware Code, the Public Hearing meeting will be held virtually meeting utilizing Zoom Webinar. In addition, this meeting is open to the public at DSWA’s Administration Building (601 Energy Lane, Dover, DE 19901). Information on the Zoom meeting can be found at dswa.com/calendar

Public Hearing:

Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Time: 5:00 p.m.

Location: Via Zoom Webinar/ DSWA Administration Building

Join from PC, Mac, iPad, or Android: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85223687470?pwd=[REDACTED]
Passcode:[REDACTED]

Copies of the Proposed Budget for the Statewide User Fee are available upon request at the office of the Delaware Solid Waste Authority, 601 Energy, Dover, Delaware 19901.

Persons wishing to present testimony at the Public Hearing are requested to notify the Delaware Solid Waste Authority for scheduling prior to the Hearing date. Please contact Jane Washington at the above address or call (302) 739-5361.

Board of Directors Meeting
2026-04-23 17:00 - 18:00 | Cherry Island Landfill Administrative Building, 1706 East 12th Street, Wilmington, DE, 19809, United States
AGENDA
A. MINUTES – The minutes of the March 26, 2026, Board of Directors meeting of the Delaware Solid Waste Authority require approval.

Report of the Administrative & Citizens’ Affairs Committee
B. LETTER OF ENGAGEMENT FOR WIPFLI CPAS AND CONSULTANTS – The Committee recommends the Board approve the Letter of Engagement with Wipfli CPAs and Consultants. Wipfli will make an audit presentation.
Report of the Technical Affairs and Facilities Management Committee
C. OPERATIONS OF THE PINE TREE CORNERS TRANSFER STATION
– CONTRACT O-24-914-NT – The Committee recommends the Board award the contract for the Operations of the Pine Tree Corners Transfer Station to Independent Operators LLC, as the most responsive proposer.
D. OPERATIONS OF THE MILFORD TRANSFER STATION – CONTRACT O-24-915-CM – The Committee recommends the Board award the contract for the Operations of the Milford Transfer Station to Independent Operators LLC, as the most responsive proposer.
E. OPERATIONS OF THE ROUTE 5 TRANSFER STATION – CONTRACT O-24-916-SR – The Committee recommends the Board award the contract for the Operations of the Route 5 Transfer Station to Independent Operators LLC, as the most responsive proposer.
F. HAULING OF MATERIALS FROM THE PINE TREE CORNERS, MILFORD AND ROUTE 5 TRANSFER STATIONS – CONTRACT S-24-917-SW – The Committee recommends the Board award the contract for the Hauling of Materials from the Pine Tree Corners, Milford, and Route 5 Transfer Stations to Contractors Hauling LLC, as the most responsive proposer.
G. EXECUTIVE SESSION – Pursuant to 29 Del. C. § 10004(b), the Board of Directors will go into Executive Session for the purpose of obtaining legal advice on pending or potential litigation.
NEW BUSINESS
PUBLIC COMMENT

Special Collection Event - Middletown
2026-04-25 08:00 - 14:00 | St. Anne’s Episcopal School, 211 Silver Lake Rd., Middletown, DE, 19709, United States

Special Collection Event - Newark
2026-05-09 08:00 - 14:00 | Independence School, 1300 Paper Mill Road, Newark, DE, 19711, United States

Administrative/Citizens Affairs Committee
2026-05-14 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-06-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Zoom Webinar

Technical Affairs & Facilities Mgt. Committee
2026-05-14 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-06-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Zoom Webinar

Special Collection Event - Seaford
2026-05-16 08:00 - 14:00 | Seaford High School, 399 North Market St, Seaford, DE, 19973, United States

Special Collection Event - Rehoboth Beach
2026-05-23 08:00 - 14:00 | Rehoboth Elementary School, 500 Stockley St, Rehoboth Beach, DE, 19971, United States

Special Collection Event - Smyrna
2026-06-13 08:00 - 14:00 | Smyrna Middle School, 700 Duck Creek Parkway, Smyrna, DE, 19901, United States

Special Collection Event - Wilmington
2026-06-20 08:00 - 14:00 | Brandywine High School, 1400 Foulk Rd, Wilmington, DE, 19803, United States
