Collection Stations

The normal hours of operation vary by time of year and location. See the Collection Station page for details.

Bagged household waste and yard waste. Bags no larger than 33 gallon.

One ticket punch per bag. Ten and twenty punch tickets are available for $10 and $20 respectively. It is $1 per bag.

No, these batteries can be returned to the place of purchase or automotive supply store. These businesses frequently pay you the core charge.

For the safety of the collection station attendants, no cash is handled at the collection stations. The collection stations are intended for inexpensive waste disposal and recycling. The addition of local ticket agents would raise the cost per bag.

Demand is high enough in the summer due to the area’s tourist and part time residents.

Tickets can be purchased by mail or in person at SSWMC Landfill, Route 5 Transfer Station, Milford Transfer Station, DSWA main office in Dover or the Sussex County Office located on Race Street in Georgetown, on line at dswa.com.

The recyclables are now sorted at the destination. This reduces cost of transportation and improves convenience for you the customer.

You can call the Citizens’ Response Line at 1-800-404-7080.