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Refrigerator Recycling in New Castle, DE

New Castle picks up refrigerators by special trash pick-up: $50 for a large unit, $25 for a dorm-sized one.

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

4 ways to get rid of a refrigerator in New Castle

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · New CastleNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $140.00
    How it works

    Book online, set out your refrigerator 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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  2. DSWA Pine Tree Transfer Station (Townsend area)State program · New Castle CountyDelaware residentsFrom $7.50
    How it works

    Delaware Solid Waste Authority transfer station at 276 Pine Tree Road, Townsend, DE 19734 (Census: unincorporated New Castle County, outside town limits). Open Mon–Sat 7 a.m.–5 p.m. Takes household trash by weight, white goods (refrigerants removed by DSWA) and up to 4 passenger tires per load; free recycling drop-off for cardboard and household batteries.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Solid waste $80.00 per ton (FY2027), charged by weight$80
    Minimum charge $7.50 per vehicle$7.50 per vehicle
    • DSWA technicians remove refrigerants; metals are recycled. Charged by weight.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  3. City of New Castle special trash pick-upCity service · New CastleNew Castle residents$25–$50
    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
    Fees
    Large refrigerator$50
    Small dorm-sized refrigerator$25
    • Book at least one business day ahead (302-322-9801) and pay by noon the business day before your trash day.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  4. DSWA Cherry Island LandfillDrop-off · outside New Castle · 1706 East 12th St., WilmingtonDelaware residentsFrom $7.50
    Where

    1706 East 12th St.
    Wilmington, DE 19809

    Hours

    Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat 7 a.m.–3 p.m.

    Cost & rules

    Refrigerators and freezers

    AcceptedFees apply
    Fees for refrigerators and freezers
    $80.00 per ton, charged by weight at the scale$80.00
    Minimum fee $7.50$7.50 per vehicle
    • Charged by weight at the scale house (weighed in and out).

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Before you go

  1. Refrigerant must be removed by a certified technician; ask whether the operator handles that and what it costs.
  2. Empty and clean it, and ask whether doors must be removed or taped shut.
  3. Check for utility appliance-recycling rebates before paying for disposal.
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Delaware rules

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Where this information comes from

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 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: 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
    • Recycling at DSWA drop-off centers is free for Delaware residents. 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.
    • Refrigerator fees: large $50; small dorm-sized $25. Checked October 26, 2026.

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