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DSWA Household Hazardous Waste Collection (Delaware Recycling Center)

Permanent drop-off A household hazardous waste drop-off site run by Delaware Solid Waste Authority (DSWA) in New Castle, New Castle County, Delaware.

Address: 1101 Lambson Lane, New Castle, DE 19720
Hours: Saturdays 8:30 am-2:00 pm
Who can use it: Delaware residents
Cost: Free
Appointment: Not stated
Phone: 800-404-7080

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Call ahead. Hours, limits and accepted items change, and sites close for weather and holidays. Confirm with Delaware Solid Waste Authority (DSWA) at 800-404-7080 before you load the car.

What you can bring

✓Paint
✓Batteries
✓Motor oil
✓Antifreeze
✓Gasoline
✓Fluorescent bulbs
–Electronics
–Propane
✓Pesticides
✓Pool chemicals

✓ accepted · ✕ not accepted · – not listed by the source. Exact wording from the official list is below.

Accepted (official list)Full aerosol cans; bleach; chemistry kits; nail polish; nail polish removers; perfumes; disinfectants; drain cleaners; floor wax; mercury thermometers; moth balls; oven cleaner; spot remover; toilet cleaner; fluorescent light bulbs; corrosives; oil-based paint; small compressed gas cylinders; solvents; stains; strippers; thinners; varnish; wood preservatives; fungicides; herbicides; pesticides; pool chemicals; antifreeze; auto batteries; degreasers; waste gasoline; kerosene; used motor oil mixed with other fuels

What they won’t take

Not accepted (official list)Prescription medications; asbestos; dehumidifiers; unknown substances; containers with less than 1 inch of material; radioactive waste; freezers; refrigerators; air conditioners; ammunition; gunpowder; fireworks

Limits

The source does not list quantity limits.

Rules and residency

Who can use itDelaware residents

Note from the sourceExplosives (ammunition, gunpowder, fireworks) are not taken at the weekly collections; bring them to a Saturday collection event.

Note from the sourceLatex paint is collected here on the last Saturday of each month, 8:30 am-2:00 pm.

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Nearby alternatives

Distances are straight-line from this site. Most programs only serve their own residents: check “who can use it” first.

DSWA Household Hazardous Waste Collection (Newark Recycling Center)
Permanent drop-off · 13 mi away · 470 Corporate Blvd, Newark, DE 19702
Who can use it: Delaware residents
DSWA Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event (Newark Recycling Center)
Collection event · 13 mi away · 470 Corporate Blvd, Newark, DE 19702 · Date: Sat, Mar 14, 2026, Sat, Nov 14, 2026
Who can use it: Delaware residents
DSWA Household Hazardous Waste Collection (Jones Crossroads Landfill)
Permanent drop-off · 77 mi away · 28560 Landfill Lane, Georgetown, DE 19947
Who can use it: Delaware residents

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FAQ

Who can use DSWA Household Hazardous Waste Collection (Delaware Recycling Center)?

Delaware residents

Is it free?

Free

Do I need an appointment?

The source does not say. Call 800-404-7080 to check.

Can I bring old paint?

Accepted: oil-based paint.

Can I bring batteries?

Accepted: auto batteries.

What will they turn away?

Prescription medications; asbestos; dehumidifiers; unknown substances; containers with less than 1 inch of material; radioactive waste; freezers; refrigerators; air conditioners; ammunition; gunpowder; fireworks

Last checked Sun, Oct 25, 2026, checked against the program’s own official page. Sources:

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