Recycling in Smyrna, DE

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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 DSWA user fees: $7.50 minimum charge per vehicle; solid waste $80.00 per ton. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • FY2027: loads of more than 4 passenger tires are charged $280.00 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.
  • Transfer station recycling drop-offs take single-stream recycling including cardboard. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Transfer station recycling drop-offs take household batteries (AA, AAA, C, D and button cells). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Recycling at DSWA drop-off centers is free for Delaware residents. 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
  • Delaware Recycling Center, 1101 Lambson Lane, New Castle, DE 19720: Mon–Fri 8:30–3:30, Sat 8:30–2; household hazardous waste every Saturday. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Delaware Recycling Center: electronics during all open hours; latex paint the last Saturday of each month. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Newark Recycling Center, 470 Corporate Blvd., Newark, DE 19702: Mon–Sat 8:30–3:30; household hazardous waste every Wednesday 10–2. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Newark Recycling Center: electronics Mon–Sat; latex paint the last Wednesday of each month. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • 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
  • DSWA runs household hazardous waste collection events around the state through the year as well as weekly at its sites. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Delaware residents can bring household hazardous waste free of charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Oil-based paint, stains, thinners and varnish are accepted as household hazardous waste. 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.
• 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 radios and televisions. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Collection events take printers, personal computers, monitors and keyboards. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Collection events take microwave ovens. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Town of Smyrna: Trash Management (opens in new tab) · Town of Smyrna
  • Casella collects bulk items on Wednesdays; they must be called in by noon Tuesday. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Mattresses and box springs must be wrapped in plastic and secured with duct tape, or in a mattress bag. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Washers, dryers, freezers and refrigerators must have doors removed, be Freon-free and be tagged as such, or Casella will not take them. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Casella will not pick up paint, chemicals, tires, batteries or items containing gasoline, kerosene or Freon. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The Town of Smyrna's trash and recycling contract with Casella started September 1, 2025. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Town of Smyrna: Recycling (opens in new tab) · Town of Smyrna
  • Cardboard is among the items accepted in Smyrna's single-stream curbside recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.

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