Recycling Centers in Dover, DE
Find drop-off recycling locations in Dover, Delaware. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Dover has 4 recycling centers listed in this directory. Each listing includes the address, phone number, and opening hours where available. Call ahead to confirm accepted materials before making the trip.
Recycling in Dover: A Local Guide
Dover is served by a mix of private drop-off services and the Delaware state recycling infrastructure managed by the Delaware Solid Waste Authority (DSWA). The DSWA Administrative Office at 601 Energy Lane is the administrative headquarters for Delaware's statewide solid-waste program and is not a residential drop-off site itself — for that, Dover residents use the DSWA's nearby Cheswold Collection Station at 54 Fork Branch Road (Mon–Sat 8:30 AM–3:30 PM), which offers free single-stream recycling, electronics drop-off on Wednesdays, and household hazardous waste collection.
For device trade-ins, Dover has two ecoATM kiosks — one at the Walmart on N Dupont Hwy and a second at 36 Jerome Dr — where you can sell smartphones, tablets, and iPods for instant cash using an automated machine. A valid state-issued ID is required. Neither kiosk accepts appliances, general e-waste, or household recyclables.
Two Men and a Junk Truck at 1159 S Dupont Hwy offers scheduled junk-removal pickup for furniture, appliances, mattresses, and bulky items — it is a pickup service, not a walk-in drop-off. For free household recycling, the DSWA Cheswold station remains Dover residents' primary option, with single-stream bins, Styrofoam drop-off, and a battery collection container at no charge.
Exploring recycling beyond Dover? Nearby Cheswold hosts the full DSWA Collection and Recycling Center, while Milford, Middletown, and Georgetown each have additional drop-off options across the state. See all Delaware recycling listings to compare sites by material and hours.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Dover
Where can I drop off recyclables for free in Dover, DE?
Dover residents can use the DSWA Cheswold Collection & Recycling Center at 54 Fork Branch Road, Cheswold — about 5 miles north of downtown Dover. Hours are Monday through Saturday 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. The site accepts single-stream recyclables (mixed paper, plastics, metals, glass) at no charge. See the other Dover listings for private options.
Can I recycle electronics in Dover, Delaware?
Yes. The DSWA Cheswold Collection Station accepts electronic goods every Wednesday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. For phones, tablets, and iPods specifically, both ecoATM at 1365 N Dupont Hwy and ecoATM at 36 Jerome Dr pay cash for used devices via automated kiosks.
Where do I dispose of household hazardous waste in Dover, DE?
DSWA accepts household hazardous waste — paint, pesticides, automotive fluids, and chemicals — free from Delaware residents at the Cheswold Collection Station (54 Fork Branch Rd) during regular hours and at periodic HHW collection events. Call DSWA's Citizens' Response Line at 1-800-404-7080 to confirm what is currently accepted and when events are scheduled.
What recycling options are near Dover in Kent County?
The DSWA operates collection stations throughout Kent County in addition to the Cheswold site nearest Dover. The authority's network covers single-stream recyclables, Styrofoam, batteries, and electronics. Visit the DSWA website or call 1-800-404-7080, or browse nearby towns in our Delaware directory including Cheswold, Milford, and Middletown.