CURBCYCLE PICKUP · We’ll pick it up and recycle it for you.Book a pickup →
Book a pickup

Washer and Dryer Recycling in New Castle, DE

New Castle's special trash pick-up charges $40 for a dryer and $45-$50 for a washing machine.

See all 2 options

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

2 ways to get rid of a washer and dryer in New Castle

Tap an option to see the address, hours, cost and rules.

  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · New CastleNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $115.00
    How it works

    Book online, set out your washer and dryer and we’ll pick it up and recycle it for you. You see your price before you book and pay only after pickup.

    Book a pickup →

  2. City of New Castle special trash pick-upCity service · New CastleNew Castle residents$40–$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
    Dryer$40
    Washing machine, top load$45
    Washing machine, front load$50
    • 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)

Before you go

  1. Ask whether each machine is priced separately.
  2. Disconnect water and gas lines safely, or have a professional do it.
  3. Confirm whether the operator wants hoses and cords left attached.
More about washers and dryers

Delaware rules

More Delaware rules (2)
Where this information comes from (9)

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.
  • 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.
    • Dryer pick-up costs $40. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Washing machine fees: top load $45; front load $50. Checked October 26, 2026.

“Checked” means we read the official page on that date. Things can change, so call before you go.

How we check our information