Delaware Recycling Center

Recycling Center in New Castle, Delaware

📍 1101 Lambson Ln, New Castle, DE 19720
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About This Location

The DSWA Delaware Recycling Center at 1101 Lambson Lane in New Castle offers free single-stream recycling plus Saturday household hazardous waste, electronics, document shredding, and latex paint collection — all at no charge to Delaware residents.

What this location Accepts

✓ Single-stream recyclables: paper, cardboard, plastic bottles and containers, glass bottles and jars, aluminum and steel cans
✓ Electronics (computers, TVs, phones, small appliances, gaming systems, telecom equipment)
✓ Household hazardous waste (aerosols, pesticides, oil-based paint, antifreeze, fluorescent bulbs, drain cleaners)
✓ Latex paint (last Saturday of each month only)
✓ Household batteries (AA, AAA, C, D, button cells)
✓ Used motor oil and oil filters (household sources only)
✓ Styrofoam
✓ Books

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

What they do not accept

✕ Out-of-state materials (Delaware-generated waste only)
✕ Commercial/business hazardous waste
✕ HHW materials brought in non-original or unsealed containers

Programs & events

  • Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) — Every Saturday 8:30 AM–2:00 PM. Free for Delaware residents. Accepts aerosols, pesticides, oil-based paint, antifreeze, fluorescent bulbs.
  • Electronics Recycling — Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–3:30 PM, Sat 8:30 AM–2:00 PM. Free drop-off for computers, TVs, phones, small appliances.
  • Document Shredding — First Saturday of each month, 8:30 AM–2:00 PM.
  • Latex Paint Collection — Last Saturday of each month, 8:30 AM–2:00 PM.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to sort my recyclables before dropping them off?

No — the Delaware Recycling Center uses single-stream collection. All paper, cardboard, plastics, glass, and metal cans go in together with no sorting required.

Can I bring household hazardous waste on any day?

HHW is accepted every Saturday from 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM. Latex paint specifically is only accepted on the last Saturday of each month. Bring materials in original, sealed containers.

Is there a fee to use the Delaware Recycling Center?

All programs are free for Delaware residents. Only materials generated within Delaware are accepted — out-of-state waste is not permitted.

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Contact & Location

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Address
1101 Lambson Ln, New Castle, DE 19720
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Website
dswa.com
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City / State
New Castle, Delaware

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30 AM–3:30 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–2:00 PM
Sunday Closed

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