Transfer Stations

A transfer station is a facility that accepts solid waste from haulers, businesses and residents. The purpose of a transfer station is to save on the number of vehicles traveling to and from DSWA landfills and to also cut down on fuel and green house gas emissions.

Haulers, businesses, and residents dispose of their waste on a cement tipping floor. The waste is then put into a transfer trailer and taken to the nearest landfill for final disposal. Regulations for the transfer station state that waste must be removed from the facility within 72 hours, however DSWA makes an effort to remove the waste within a 24-hour period.

DSWA operates three transfer stations, one per county in Delaware, which are open to residents.
Pine Tree Corners Transfer Station, Townsend DE- 7am-5pm Monday-Saturday
Milford Transfer Station, Milford DE, 7am-3pm, Monday-Saturday
Rt. 5 Transfer Station, Harbeson DE, 7am-3pm, Monday-Saturday

Rate Sheet 2015

DSWA accepts cash or check only at its transfer stations. DSWA does not accept credit or debt cards.

Municipal solid waste, residential solid waste, appliances, yard waste, and tires (limit of 4).

For more information call the Citizens’ Response Line at 1-800-404-7080.