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Recycling in Kent County, DE

What Kent County itself runs: 2 landfills, sites and programs covering 9 items. If your town doesn’t have its own page, these are usually the places to start.

Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

What Kent County takes, item by item

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County sites and programs

DSWA Sandtown Landfill (Felton area)

Delaware Solid Waste Authority landfill at 1107 Willow Grove Rd (Rt. 10), Felton, DE 19943 (Census: unincorporated Kent County, Central Kent CCD). Open Mon–Sat 7 a.m.–5 p.m. Takes trash by weight ($80/ton, $7.50 minimum), white goods and tires; free recycling drop-off for single-stream recycling and household batteries.

Delaware residents

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DSWA Cheswold Collection & Recycling Center

Delaware Solid Waste Authority collection station and recycling center at 54 Fork Branch Road (listed as Dover, DE 19904 and Cheswold, DE 19936; the Census geocoder did not match the address). Open Mon–Sat 8:30–3:30; household hazardous waste every Friday 10–2; latex paint the last Friday of each month. Also takes bagged trash ($1 per bag) and household batteries. Free for Delaware residents: electronics (computers, TVs, monitors, microwaves and more) during all open hours, single-stream recycling including cardboard, household hazardous waste (including oil-based paint and auto batteries) one day a week, and latex paint once a month.

Delaware residents

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Cities and towns in Kent County with their own guides

Where this information comes from (28)

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • 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.
    • DSWA facilities accept only waste generated in Delaware. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Landfill disposal fees are charged by weight (in minus out) at the scale house. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Sandtown Landfill has a recycling drop-off center for single-stream recycling, household batteries and motor oil. 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 landfills are open to all Delaware residents without a permit. 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: loads of more than 4 passenger tires are charged $280.00 per ton. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • DSWA: Collection Stations (opens in new tab) · Delaware Solid Waste Authority
    • All DSWA collection-station recycling drop-offs take single-stream recycling (including cardboard) and household batteries; Cheswold also runs a full recycling center. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Collection-station drop-offs take household batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Recycling at DSWA collection-station drop-offs is free for Delaware residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • DSWA: Recycling Centers (opens in new tab) · Delaware Solid Waste Authority
    • Cheswold Recycling Center, 54 Fork Branch Rd., Cheswold, DE 19936: Mon–Sat 8:30–3:30; household hazardous waste every Friday 10–2. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Cheswold: latex paint the last Friday 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
    • Delaware residents can bring household hazardous waste free of charge. 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.

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