Delaware Solid Waste Authority

Recycling Center in Milford, Delaware

📍 1170 S Dupont Blvd, Milford, DE 19963
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About This Location

The Delaware Solid Waste Authority's Milford Transfer Station offers residents single-stream recycling, motor oil, batteries, and Styrofoam drop-off at no charge — plus trash, white goods, tires, and yard waste disposal.

What this location Accepts

✓ Single-stream recyclables: paper, cardboard, plastic bottles and containers, glass, cans
✓ Used motor oil (household sources only)
✓ Motor oil filters (household sources only)
✓ Household batteries (AA, AAA, C, D, button types)
✓ Styrofoam (clean foam cups, plates, egg cartons, takeout containers, protective packaging)
✓ Residential solid waste (household trash)
✓ White goods (refrigerators, air conditioners, appliances — refrigerant removed on-site)
✓ Passenger tires (limit: 4 per load)
✓ Yard waste (grass, leaves, pruning, brush, shrubs, garden material)

Related recycling guides: Batteries · Tires · Appliances · Yard Waste · Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper · Motor Oil

What they do not accept

✕ Out-of-state waste (Delaware-generated waste only)
✕ More than 4 passenger-size tires per load
✕ Construction and demolition debris (restricted)
✕ Household hazardous waste (HHW — check DSWA collection event schedule for special events)
✕ Electronics/e-waste (handled at DSWA Delaware Recycling Center, New Castle)

Fees

  • Recycling drop-off (single-stream, oil, batteries, Styrofoam) — Free
  • Residential solid waste — $80.00/ton; $7.50 minimum per vehicle
  • Tires (over 4 passenger tires per load) — $280.00/ton
  • White goods refrigerant removal — Free (refrigerant removed by DSWA technicians)

Programs & events

  • Styrofoam recycling — Free drop-off of clean foam cups, plates, egg cartons, takeout containers, and protective packaging.
  • HHW and e-waste collection events — Household hazardous waste and electronics are handled at the DSWA Delaware Recycling Center in New Castle or at periodic collection events. See dswa.com/collection-event-schedule/ for dates.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is recycling free at the DSWA Milford Transfer Station?

Yes. Single-stream recyclables (paper, cardboard, plastic, glass, cans), used motor oil and filters, household batteries, and clean Styrofoam are all free to drop off. Fees apply only for household trash ($80/ton, $7.50 min.), tires in excess of four, and commercial loads.

Can I bring an old refrigerator or air conditioner to the Milford Transfer Station?

Yes. White goods are accepted and DSWA technicians remove refrigerants on-site at no charge before the metals are recycled.

Does the Milford Transfer Station accept out-of-state waste or waste from out-of-state visitors?

No. DSWA facilities only accept waste generated within Delaware. Out-of-state waste is not accepted at any DSWA location.

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Contact & Location

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Address
1170 S Dupont Blvd, Milford, DE 19963
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Website
dswa.com
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City / State
Milford, Delaware

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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