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Refrigerator Recycling in Newark, DE

Newark's bulk collection takes refrigerators and freezers with the door removed; city residents get two free collections a year.

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

4 ways to get rid of a refrigerator in Newark

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · NewarkNo 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. City of Newark bulk item collectionCity service · NewarkNewark residentsConditions applyFree
    How it works

    City of Newark Public Works collects bulky items at the curb by appointment (call 302-366-7000), on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays. Residents inside city limits get two collections a year at no cost; fees apply for more than four items or very heavy items. Mattresses and box springs must be wrapped and sealed in plastic; refrigerator doors must be removed. Paint (other than dried-out latex cans), hazardous waste and tires are not taken.

    Cost & rules
    • Door must be removed.
    • Call Public Works at 302-366-7000 to schedule; put items out by 7 am, not before 6 pm the night before.
    • Before you go: Remove the door.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  3. 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)

  4. DSWA Cherry Island LandfillDrop-off · outside Newark · 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 Newark: Refuse Collection Services (opens in new tab) · City of Newark Department of Public Works and Water Resources
    • Residents call Public Works at 302-366-7000 to schedule a bulk pick-up; collections are scheduled weekly, first come, first served, except holiday weeks. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residents within Newark city limits may schedule two bulk collections per year at no cost. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • If there are more than four items, fees apply, mostly based on loading time. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Accepted bulk items also include refrigerators/freezers with the door removed, televisions and home electronics, and cardboard. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Items go where carts are normally placed by 7 am on collection day, not before 6 pm the night before. Checked October 26, 2026.

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