Recycling Centers in Townsend, DE
Find drop-off recycling locations in Townsend, Delaware. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
If you live in Townsend and need a convenient place to recycle, this directory helps you find local recycling centers. These centers accept standard materials like paper, cardboard, plastics, glass, and aluminum, as well as specialty items depending on the facility. Browse the listings below to find contact information and hours for each location.
Recycling in Townsend: A Local Guide
Townsend, DE 19734 in southern New Castle County is served by two waste and recycling providers with very different roles. The public drop-off facility is Pine Tree Corner Transfer Station at 276 Pine Tree Rd, operated by the Delaware Solid Waste Authority (DSWA). It is open Monday through Saturday 7 AM–5 PM and accepts household trash, single-stream recyclables, yard waste, tires (up to 4 passenger-size per load), white goods, motor oil, and household batteries. Single-stream recycling, motor oil, and batteries are all free for Delaware residents. Trash is charged at approximately $85 per ton (weight-based). All loads must be covered or tarped, and only waste generated within Delaware is accepted.
Casella Waste Systems operates a hauling dispatch facility at 604 Cannery Ln, Townsend. Casella's Townsend yard dispatches curbside trash and single-stream recycling trucks Monday through Friday for residential and commercial customers across southern New Castle County — it is not a public drop-off location. For curbside service questions, call Casella Customer Care at 888-485-1469. Casella observes six holidays (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas), with pickup shifts noted by customer care.
Delaware residents in Townsend should bring recyclables directly to Pine Tree Corner for free drop-off rather than calling Casella for walk-in service. For electronics, paint, and household hazardous waste, DSWA runs periodic collection events statewide — check dswa.com for upcoming dates. Neighboring cities with DSWA or other recycling facilities include Middletown, Odessa, and Dover. Explore the full Delaware recycling directory.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Townsend
Where can Townsend, DE residents drop off recyclables for free?
Pine Tree Corner Transfer Station at 276 Pine Tree Rd accepts single-stream recyclables (paper, cardboard, plastic bottles, glass, cans), motor oil, and household batteries at no charge for Delaware residents, Monday–Saturday 7 AM–5 PM.
Does Pine Tree Corner Transfer Station accept yard waste from New Castle County?
Yes — grass, leaves, brush, and garden prunings are accepted at Pine Tree Corner. Yard waste must be loose (bags must be emptied on-site) and kept separate from household trash. A weight-based fee applies.
Can I bring waste from Maryland to Pine Tree Corner in Townsend?
No. DSWA facilities, including Pine Tree Corner Transfer Station, accept only waste generated within Delaware. Out-of-state material is prohibited.
How do I sign up for curbside recycling pickup in Townsend, DE?
Casella Waste Systems provides curbside single-stream recycling pickup for homes and businesses in Townsend. Call (302) 378-5400 or Casella Customer Care at 888-485-1469 (Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM, Sat 8 AM–noon) to start service.