Household hazardous waste drop-off in Delaware
In Delaware, programs may be called HHW, household chemical waste collection — the listings below use each agency's own name.
This page lists 4 permanent drop-off sites and 1 collection event or mobile collection in Delaware, compiled from one official source. Listings cover 4 cities and towns, including Newark, Cheswold and Georgetown. Every listing was read directly from the agency's page, and 4 of 5 have a street-level map pin — the rest say so on their own page.
5 listings (4 permanent drop-offs, 1 collection event). Coverage for Delaware is still thin — many cities and counties run hazardous waste programs we haven't listed yet. Check your city or county solid waste page too.
Call ahead. Hours, fees, residency rules, appointments and accepted materials change. Check the official page or call before you go. Never mix chemicals, and keep products in their original containers. Every listing links to its official source.
By city and county
All listings in Delaware
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DSWA Cheswold Collection Station Household Hazardous Waste Collection
54 Fork Branch Road, Cheswold, DE
Hours: Every Friday, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Source: Delaware Solid Waste Authority · checked
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DSWA Southern Recycling Center Household Hazardous Waste Collection
28560 Landfill Lane, Georgetown, DE
Hours: Every Monday, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Source: Delaware Solid Waste Authority · checked
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DSWA Delaware Recycling Center Household Hazardous Waste Collection
1101 Lambson Lane, New Castle, DE
Hours: Every Saturday, 8:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
Source: Delaware Solid Waste Authority · checked
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DSWA Newark Recycling Center Household Hazardous Waste Collection
470 Corporate Blvd., Newark, DE
Hours: Every Wednesday, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Source: Delaware Solid Waste Authority · checked
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DSWA Special Collection Event — Newark Recycling Center
470 Corporate Blvd., Newark, DE
Dates: November 14, 2026
Hours: Saturday, November 14, 2026, 8 a.m.–2 p.m. Events are held rain or shine and are subject to change.
Source: Delaware Solid Waste Authority · checked
Neighboring states
Many programs serve residents only, so a site across the state line may not take your waste — check its official page first.
Sources for Delaware: Delaware Solid Waste Authority. How complete is this?