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About This Location

The Delaware Solid Waste Authority's Southern Recycling Center at 28560 Landfill Lane serves Sussex County residents with free drop-off for recyclables, electronics, batteries, used oil, styrofoam, and household hazardous waste Monday through Saturday.

What this location Accepts

✓ Single-stream recyclables (bottles, cans, mixed paper, cardboard)
✓ Corrugated cardboard
✓ Styrofoam
✓ Household batteries
✓ Electronics (e-waste)
✓ Used motor oil
✓ Used oil filters
✓ Household hazardous waste (HHW) — Mondays 10 AM–2 PM
✓ Latex paint — last Monday of each month, 10 AM–2 PM
✓ Document shredding — first Monday of each month, 10 AM–2 PM

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Household Hazardous Waste · Cardboard & Paper · Motor Oil

What they do not accept

✕ Out-of-state waste (Delaware-generated materials only)
✕ Commercial/business volumes (residential-focused)

Fees

  • All recycling drop-off (single-stream, batteries, electronics, oil, styrofoam) — Free for Delaware residents

Programs & events

  • Household Hazardous Waste Collection — Every Monday, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
  • Paper Shredding — First Monday of each month, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
  • Latex Paint Collection — Last Monday of each month, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
  • Electronics Recycling — Monday–Saturday, 8:30 AM–3:30 PM during regular hours

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Southern Recycling Center accept electronics like TVs and computers?

Yes. Electronics (e-waste) drop-off is available Monday through Saturday, 8:30 AM–3:30 PM, at no charge for Delaware residents. Items include TVs, monitors, computers, and other household electronics.

Can non-Delaware residents use the DSWA Southern Recycling Center?

No. DSWA facilities are funded for Delaware residents and accept only materials generated within the state. Out-of-state waste is turned away at all DSWA sites.

How do I dispose of household hazardous waste near Laurel, Delaware?

The Southern Recycling Center holds HHW collection every Monday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Call <a href="tel:+18004047080">1-800-404-7080</a> or email <a href="mailto:info@dswa.com">info@dswa.com</a> for details on what HHW materials are accepted.

Is there free document shredding near Laurel, DE?

Yes. DSWA offers free document shredding at the Southern Recycling Center on the first Monday of each month from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM for Delaware residents.

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Contact & Location

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28560 Landfill Ln, Laurel, DE 19956
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Laurel, Delaware

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM (general recycling); HHW collection 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Tuesday 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Saturday 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Sunday Closed
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