Microwave Recycling in New Castle, DE

New Castle's special trash pick-up takes microwaves at a price set by written quote (call 302-322-9801).

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

5 ways to get rid of a microwave in New Castle

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · New CastleNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $90.00
How it works
Book online, set out your microwave and we’ll pick it up and recycle it for you. You see your price before you book and pay only after pickup.
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DSWA Delaware Recycling Center (New Castle area)State program · New Castle CountyDelaware residentsFree
How it works
Delaware Solid Waste Authority recycling center at 1101 Lambson Lane, New Castle, DE 19720 (Census: unincorporated New Castle County, outside New Castle city limits). Open Mon–Fri 8:30–3:30, Sat 8:30–2; household hazardous waste every Saturday; latex paint the last Saturday of each month. 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.
Cost & rules
- Free for Delaware residents during all open hours.
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DSWA Newark Recycling Center (Glasgow area)State program · New Castle CountyDelaware residentsFree
How it works
Delaware Solid Waste Authority recycling center at 470 Corporate Blvd., Newark, DE 19702 (Census: unincorporated New Castle County, Glasgow area, outside Newark city limits). Open Mon–Sat 8:30–3:30; household hazardous waste every Wednesday 10–2; latex paint the last Wednesday of each month. 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.
Cost & rules
- Free for Delaware residents during all open hours.
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DSWA Special Collection Events (household hazardous waste, electronics, shredding)State program · DelawareDelaware residentsFree
How it works
Delaware Solid Waste Authority holds free Saturday collection events for Delaware residents at rotating locations around the state every year (16 in 2026, from March to November). Each event takes household hazardous waste (including oil-based paint and auto batteries), electronics (computers, TVs, microwaves and more) and up to two boxes of paper for shredding. DSWA posts the yearly schedule at dswa.com.
Cost & rules
- Held on select Saturdays at rotating locations; check DSWA's current schedule.
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City of New Castle special trash pick-upCity service · New CastleNew Castle residentsFees apply
How it works
City of New Castle Public Works picks up large items (e.g. refrigerators, dishwashers, TVs, sofas) for a per-item fee, booked by calling 302-322-9801, by email, or at the City Administration Building, 220 Delaware Street. Requests and payment are due by noon one business day before the normal trash day; pick-ups run with regular trash, typically Monday or Tuesday. Microwaves, tires and unlisted items need a written quote.
Cost & rules
- Price by written quote from the city.
- Book at least one business day ahead (302-322-9801) and pay by noon the business day before your trash day.
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Delaware rules

Under Delaware's universal recycling law (7 Del. C. § 6053), everyone providing trash collection in Delaware must also provide single-stream curbside recycling to their single-family residential customers. Source: Delaware Code Title 7, Chapter 60, Subchapter III: Solid Waste Recycling (opens in new tab)
DNREC: under the Universal Recycling Law, every hauler that collects residential trash must include recycling collection. Source: DNREC: Delaware Recycles (opens in new tab)

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Yard waste may not go out with household trash or into Delaware landfills. Source: DNREC: Delaware Recycles (opens in new tab)
DSWA was created by the General Assembly in 1975 but is not a state agency and receives no tax dollars. Source: DSWA: Frequently Asked Questions (opens in new tab)

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Checked October 26, 2026

Delaware Code Title 7, Chapter 60, Subchapter III: Solid Waste Recycling (opens in new tab) · State of Delaware (Delaware Code Online)
- Under Delaware's universal recycling law (7 Del. C. § 6053), everyone providing trash collection in Delaware must also provide single-stream curbside recycling to their single-family residential customers. Checked October 26, 2026.
DNREC: Delaware Recycles (opens in new tab) · Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
- DNREC: under the Universal Recycling Law, every hauler that collects residential trash must include recycling collection. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Yard waste may not go out with household trash or into Delaware landfills. Checked October 26, 2026.
DSWA: Frequently Asked Questions (opens in new tab) · Delaware Solid Waste Authority
- DSWA was created by the General Assembly in 1975 but is not a state agency and receives no tax dollars. Checked October 26, 2026.
DSWA: Recycling Centers (opens in new tab) · Delaware Solid Waste Authority
- Delaware Recycling Center: electronics during all open hours; latex paint the last Saturday of each month. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Newark Recycling Center: electronics Mon–Sat; latex paint the last Wednesday 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.
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.
- Microwave ovens are 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.
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 microwave ovens. Checked October 26, 2026.
City of New Castle: Public Works (Special Trash Pick-Up) (opens in new tab) · City of New Castle
- Large or bulk items such as refrigerators, dishwashers, TVs and sofas need a special trash pick-up, scheduled by calling 322-9801 or by email. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Requests must be scheduled at least one business day ahead; pick-ups happen with regular trash, typically Monday or Tuesday. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The request must be completed with payment by noon one business day before the normal trash day. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Microwaves require a written quote. Checked October 26, 2026.

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