Collection Stations
Bridgeville Collection Station
16539 Polk Road
Bridgeville, DE 19933
Bridgeville, DE 19933
Hours:
Monday-Saturday
8:30am-3:30pm
Cheswold Collection Station
54 Fork Branch Road
Dover, DE 19904
Dover, DE 19904
Hours:
Monday-Saturday
8:30am-3:30pm
Monday-Saturday
8:30am-3:30pm
Ellendale Collection Station
13870 S. Old State Road
Ellendale, DE 19941
Ellendale, DE 19941
Hours
Monday-Saturday
8:30am-3:30pm
Monday-Saturday
8:30am-3:30pm
Long Neck Collection Station
28963 Mount Joy Road
Millsboro, DE 19966
Millsboro, DE 19966
Hours
Monday-Saturday
8:30am-3:30pm
Sundays (May-September)- 10am-2pm
Omar Collection Station
33086 Burton Farm Road
Frankford, DE 19945
Frankford, DE 19945
Hours
Monday – Saturday
8:30am-3:30pm
8:30am-3:30pm
Sundays (May-September)- 10am-2pm
Prepare for Your Visit
What Can I Bring?
Recycling Drop-Off Center
Prepare for Your Visit
Prepare for Your Visit
Before heading to the facility, a few quick tips can help your visit go smoothly:
Before You Arrive
- Secure your load — all loads must be covered or tarped
- Separate yard waste from trash
- Bring assistance if you may need help unloading
When You Arrive
- Pull into the designated drop-off area
- Staff may be available to assist and direct you
- Dispose of materials in the appropriate containers
- Follow all posted signs and staff instructions
Before You Leave
- Payment is made on-site based on the number of bags disposed
- Credit cards are the only accepted form of payment
Important to Know
- DSWA facilities accept waste generated within Delaware only — out-of-state waste is not accepted
- Collection Stations operate on a pay-as-you-throw system
How It Works
Collection Stations are designed for quick, convenient disposal of household waste.
- $1.00 per bag of garbage or yard waste
- Pricing is based on the number of bags — not weight
- This system helps keep disposal fair and encourages waste reduction
What Can I Bring?
Household Trash
- Bagged household garbage
Yard Waste
Yard waste must be separated from trash and placed in designated areas.
Accepted items include:
- Grass
- Leaves
- Brush
- Branches
- Shrubs
- Garden material
What is NOT Accepted
- Loose (unbagged) household trash
- Large bulky items
- Construction & demolition debris
- Hazardous or special waste
Helpful Tips
- Bring exact bag counts to speed up your visit
- Make sure all trash is securely bagged
- Separate materials before arriving to save time
Recycling Drop-Off Center
Residents are encouraged to take advantage of DSWA’s Recycling Drop-Off Centers before disposing of household waste.
Recycling at these locations is FREE for Delaware residents.
What Can I Drop Off?
The following materials are accepted at Transfer Station Recycling Drop-Off Centers:
- Single Stream Recycling
- Paper, cardboard, plastic bottles & containers, aluminum and steel cans
(All recyclables can be placed together — no sorting required)
- Paper, cardboard, plastic bottles & containers, aluminum and steel cans
- Used Motor Oil & Oil Filters
- Must be from household sources only
- Oil should be in a sealed container
- Filters should be drained
- Household Batteries
- Common household batteries such as AA, AAA, C, D, and button batteries
Helpful Tips
- Only place accepted materials in designated containers
- Do not bag recyclables — keep them loose
- Follow all posted signage and staff instructions
