Recycling in Georgetown, DE

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• DSWA: Landfills (opens in new tab) · Delaware Solid Waste Authority
  • DSWA landfills accept white goods (refrigerators, air conditioners and other appliances) and tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Landfill disposal fees are charged by weight (in minus out) at the scale house. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Jones Crossroads Landfill has an expanded recycling drop-off center: single-stream recycling, household batteries, electronics and household hazardous waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Recycling drop-off at DSWA landfills is free for Delaware residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
• DSWA: Frequently Asked Questions (opens in new tab) · Delaware Solid Waste Authority
  • DSWA landfill disposal costs $80.00 per ton, with a $7.50 minimum. Checked October 26, 2026.
• DSWA: Fiscal Year 2027 User Fee Schedule (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027) (opens in new tab) · Delaware Solid Waste Authority
  • FY2027 DSWA user fees: $7.50 minimum charge per vehicle; solid waste $80.00 per ton. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • FY2027: loads of more than 4 passenger tires are charged $280.00 per ton. Checked October 26, 2026.
• DSWA: Transfer Stations (opens in new tab) · Delaware Solid Waste Authority
  • DSWA transfer stations take white goods (refrigerators, air conditioners, appliances; DSWA technicians remove refrigerants) and tires, limit 4 passenger tires per load. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Transfer station fees are charged by weight at the scale house. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • DSWA transfer stations accept only Delaware waste; contractors may not bring C&D debris. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Transfer station recycling drop-offs take single-stream recycling including cardboard. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Transfer station recycling drop-offs take household batteries (AA, AAA, C, D and button cells). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Recycling at DSWA drop-off centers is free for Delaware residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
• DSWA: Recycling Centers (opens in new tab) · Delaware Solid Waste Authority
  • Southern Recycling Center, 28560 Landfill Lane, Georgetown, DE 19947: Mon–Sat 8:30–3:30; household hazardous waste every Monday 10–2. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Southern Recycling Center: latex paint the last Monday of each month. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • All DSWA recycling-center services are free for Delaware residents; only Delaware material is accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Recycling centers take computers and laptops, TVs and monitors, printers, phones, gaming systems and other electronics. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Recycling centers take paper and cardboard in single-stream recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Recycling centers take oil-based paint and other household hazardous waste on designated days. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Recycling centers accept latex paint for recycling once a month. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Customers unload their own materials; staff cannot help unload. Checked October 26, 2026.
• DSWA: Electronic Goods Recycling (opens in new tab) · Delaware Solid Waste Authority
  • DSWA lets Delaware residents drop off electronics free six days a week at its four recycling centers and at rotating Saturday collection events. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Accepted electronic goods include printers, computers, monitors, keyboards, mice, cables and laptops. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Accepted electronic goods include radios, televisions and video cameras. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Microwave ovens are accepted as electronic goods. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Refrigerators, freezers, dehumidifiers and air conditioners are not accepted as electronic goods. Checked October 26, 2026.
• DSWA: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Delaware Solid Waste Authority
  • DSWA runs household hazardous waste collection events around the state through the year as well as weekly at its sites. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Delaware residents can bring household hazardous waste free of charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Oil-based paint, stains, thinners and varnish are accepted as household hazardous waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Auto batteries are accepted as household hazardous waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
• DSWA: Latex Paint Collection (opens in new tab) · Delaware Solid Waste Authority
  • DSWA collects latex paint free from Delaware residents at a monthly collection at each of its four recycling centers. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Latex paint must be in quart, gallon or 5-gallon metal or plastic containers. Checked October 26, 2026.
• DSWA: 2026 Collection Event Schedule (opens in new tab) · Delaware Solid Waste Authority
  • DSWA special collection events are held on select Saturdays through the year at locations around the state. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The events give Delaware residents a free way to dispose of household hazardous waste, recycle electronics and shred documents. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Collection events take radios and televisions. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Collection events take printers, personal computers, monitors and keyboards. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Collection events take microwave ovens. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Town of Georgetown 2026 Curbside Collection Calendar (PDF) (opens in new tab) · Town of Georgetown
  • In Georgetown trash is collected every week and recycling every other week. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Cardboard and boxboard are accepted in the Georgetown recycling bin; cardboard must be flattened and broken down. Checked October 26, 2026.

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