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DSWA Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event (Newark Recycling Center)
Collection event A household hazardous waste collection event run by Delaware Solid Waste Authority (DSWA) in Newark, New Castle County, Delaware.
This event has ended. Check the county page for the next date and other options.
- Date
- Sat, Mar 14, 2026
Sat, Nov 14, 2026 - Location
- 470 Corporate Blvd, Newark, DE 19702
- Hours
- 8:00 am-2:00 pm, rain or shine
- Who can use it
- Delaware residents
- Cost
- Free
- Appointment
- Not stated
- Phone
- 800-404-7080
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; ammunition; gunpowder; fireworks; used sharps
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
Limits
The source does not list quantity limits.
Rules and residency
Who can use itDelaware residents
Note from the sourceDSWA Saturday collection events also take electronics and paper for shredding (2 boxes per person).
Nearby alternatives
Distances are straight-line from this site. Most programs only serve their own residents: check “who can use it” first.
- Permanent drop-off · under 1 mi away · 470 Corporate Blvd, Newark, DE 19702Who can use it: Delaware residents
- Permanent drop-off · 13 mi away · 1101 Lambson Lane, New Castle, DE 19720Who can use it: Delaware residents
- Permanent drop-off · 73 mi away · 28560 Landfill Lane, Georgetown, DE 19947Who can use it: Delaware residents
All programs in New Castle County →
FAQ
Who can use DSWA Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event (Newark 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
Last checked Sun, Oct 25, 2026, checked against the program’s own official page. Sources:
- dswa.com/collection-event-schedule/
- dswa.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2026-Collection-Event-Schedule-web-CORRECTED.pdf
- dswa.com/programs/household-hazardous/