Recycling Centers in New Castle, DE
Find drop-off recycling locations in New Castle, Delaware. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
New Castle has 8 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 New Castle: A Local Guide
New Castle, Delaware, has 8 recycling and scrap-related sites in our directory, from processors and material recovery operations to an auto-salvage yard and a scrap-metal handler. Statewide, recycling is strong here: under Delaware's Universal Recycling Law, every residential trash hauler must also offer recycling collection, and the state uses single-stream collection so recyclables go loose (not bagged) into one cart. The Delaware Solid Waste Authority (DSWA) also runs drop-off sites and household hazardous waste collection events for New Castle County. See all Delaware listings on our Delaware recycling hub.
Several New Castle listings cluster at the same processing address on Lambson Lane, including ReCommunity, Revolution Recovery and the Delaware Recycling Center. For metals and vehicles, the directory lists EMR New Castle (a scrap-metal operator) and Delaware Auto Salvage. Other sites include Rapid Recycling Inc and the WM DRPI Landfill. Hours, pricing and exactly what each facility takes vary, so check each center's page to confirm what it accepts.
Nearby cities in the directory add more choices across northern Delaware. Newark and Wilmington each have 9 listings a short drive away, while Dover, Milford and Millsboro cover the rest of the state. Browse everything on the Delaware hub.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in New Castle
Does New Castle have curbside recycling?
Yes. Under Delaware's Universal Recycling Law, any company providing residential trash collection must also provide recycling collection, and the state uses single-stream carts. Confirm your specific pickup schedule with your hauler or New Castle County.
What can I put in my Delaware recycling cart?
Delaware uses single-stream recycling for common materials such as paper, cardboard, plastics, glass and metal cans, placed loose rather than bagged. DNREC notes Delaware's acceptable-items list differs from other states, so use the state's Recyclopedia tool at recycling.delaware.gov to confirm a specific item.
How do I dispose of paint or household hazardous waste in New Castle?
The Delaware Solid Waste Authority (DSWA) operates drop-off sites and scheduled household hazardous waste collection events for New Castle County, which typically handle items like paint, chemicals and electronics. Check the DSWA site for current locations, dates and any limits.
Where can I recycle scrap metal or a car in New Castle?
The directory lists EMR New Castle for scrap metal and Delaware Auto Salvage for vehicles. For more options nearby, see Wilmington and Newark. Accepted materials and payouts vary, so call ahead.