Bridgeville Collection Station
Recycling Center in Bridgeville, Delaware
About This Location
The Bridgeville Collection Station at 16539 Polk Road is one of the Delaware Solid Waste Authority's (DSWA) pay-as-you-throw drop-off sites in Sussex County. Residents can bring bagged household garbage and yard waste for $1.00 per bag, while single-stream recycling, cardboard, used motor oil and oil filters, and household batteries are accepted free of charge. The station is open Monday through Saturday, 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, giving the Bridgeville area a convenient public option for both trash and recycling.
What Bridgeville Collection Station Accepts
Related recycling guides: Batteries · Yard Waste · Cardboard & Paper · Motor Oil
What they do not accept
Fees
- Bagged household garbage — $1.00 per bag
- Bagged yard waste — $1.00 per bag
- Loose yard waste (pickup truck bed) — $7.50
- Loose yard waste (trailer) — $7.50
- Loose yard waste (pickup truck and trailer) — $15.00
Access & restrictions
Open to the public · Walk-in (no appointment) · Open to the public on a pay-as-you-throw basis ($1 per bag of trash or yard waste); recycling, cardboard, used oil and batteries are free.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to drop off trash at the Bridgeville Collection Station?
DSWA collection stations operate pay-as-you-throw: $1.00 for each bag of household garbage and $1.00 per bag of yard waste. Loose yard waste is $7.50 per pickup bed or trailer, or $15.00 for both together.
Is recycling free at the Bridgeville Collection Station?
Yes. Single-stream recycling (paper, cardboard, plastic bottles and containers, glass bottles and jars, aluminum and steel cans), used motor oil and oil filters, and household batteries are accepted free of charge.
What are the hours of the Bridgeville Collection Station?
It is open Monday through Saturday, 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, and closed Sunday.
What is not accepted at the Bridgeville Collection Station?
Loose (unbagged) household trash, large bulky items, construction and demolition debris, and hazardous or special waste are not accepted. Trash must be bagged for the pay-as-you-throw program.
Do I have to be a Sussex County resident to use it?
DSWA collection stations are open to the public on a pay-as-you-throw basis; no proof of residency is listed as required. Standard $1-per-bag fees apply regardless.
Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source · source · source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.
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