Holiday Schedule

Types of Waste Accepted at DSWA Transfer Stations:

  • Municipal solid waste from DSWA licensed collection vehicles
  • Residential solid waste
  • White Goods – (items such as refrigerators, air conditioners, and other appliances) Refrigerant is removed by DSWA licensed technician and scrap metals are recycled.
  • Tires – (No more than 4 passenger-size tires per load at all transfer stations)
  • Household Yard Waste – Residents can dispose of grass, leaves, branches, and shrubs (must be separated from household trash). Click Here for more information about yard waste recycling
 Recycling Drop-off Centers

Residents are encouraged to use the Drop-Off Centers in their communities before disposing of household waste. There are Recycling Drop-off Centers at the Pine Tree Corners, Milford and Route 5 Transfer Stations. These centers are available during normal business hours.

Pine Tree Corners

276 Pine Tree Road,
Townsend, DE 19734

Phone: 302-378-1407

Hours: Mon-Sat 7am – 5pm

Forms of Payment: We accept cash, check, VISA or Mastercard

Opening Date: April 1, 1991
Size: 81.5 acres

Milford Transfer

1170 S. DuPont Boulevard
Milford, DE 19963

Phone: 1-800-404-7080

Hours: Mon – Sat 7 am – 3pm

Forms of Payment: We accept cash, check, VISA or Mastercard

Opening Date: June 1, 2006
Size: 11 acres

Rt. 5

29997 John P. Healy Drive,
Harbeson, DE 19951

Phone: 1-800-404-7080

Hours: Mon-Sat 7am – 3pm

Forms of Payment: We accept cash, check, VISA or Mastercard

Opening Date: August 2, 2006
Size: 30 acres