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DSWA Cherry Island Landfill

1706 East 12th St., Wilmington, DE 19809

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We link to where each detail came from. Hours, fees and rules can change, so check with the place before you make the trip.

Plan your visit

Operator
Delaware Solid Waste Authority
Hours
Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat 7 a.m.–3 p.m.
Appointments
Not listed
Visit fees
Not listed. Ask about fees before you go.
Who can use it
Residents of Delaware only. Businesses: accepted.

Official website (opens in new tab)Directions (Google Maps) (opens in new tab)Fee schedule (opens in new tab)

What it accepts

Items we’ve recorded so far. The operator accepts other materials too; see its own list for everything else.

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).

Tires

AcceptedFees apply
Fees for tires
$80.00 per ton, charged by weight at the scale$80.00
Minimum fee $7.50$7.50 per vehicle
Loads of more than 4 passenger tires: $280.00 per ton$280.00
  • Loads of more than 4 passenger tires are charged the higher tire rate.

Cardboard

Not acceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

  • No recycling drop-off at Cherry Island; use another DSWA site.

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • DSWA: Landfills (opens in new tab) · Delaware Solid Waste Authority
    • Cherry Island Landfill, 1706 East 12th St., Wilmington, DE 19809; open Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–5 p.m., Sat 7 a.m.–3 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • 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.
    • Cherry Island Landfill has no recycling drop-off center. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DSWA Citizens' Response Line for landfill questions: 1-800-404-7080. 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: loads of more than 4 passenger tires are charged $280.00 per ton. Checked October 26, 2026.

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