Trash, bulk pickup & dump guide for Middletown, DE
Bulk pickup schedules, landfill hours and fees, and hazardous waste drop-offs for Middletown residents — from official city and county sources.
- Weekly curbside collection by the town's contracted hauler (Casella). Trash at the curb between 6:00 p.m. the night before and 6:00 a.m. on collection day; empty containers removed by 12:00 midnight the same day. Containers must not exceed 95 gallons / 50 lbs, with tight-fitting lids and handles; bagged trash must be in tightly secured plastic bags.
- Large items are picked up on trash days only — no special pickup to schedule. Large items are not removed on recycling pickup day.
- Town of Middletown (contracted hauler: Casella Waste Services)
At a glance: Middletown
- Trash day
- Weekly curbside collection by the town's contracted hauler (Casella). Trash at the curb between 6:00 p.m. the night before and 6:00 a.m. on collection day; empty containers removed by 12:00 midnight the same day. Containers must not exceed 95 gallons / 50 lbs, with tight-fitting lids and handles; bagged trash must be in tightly secured plastic bags.
- Bulk pickup
- Large items are picked up on trash days only — no special pickup to schedule. Large items are not removed on recycling pickup day.
- Dump
- Cherry Island Landfill (DSWA)
- Hazardous waste
- DSWA Delaware Recycling Center
Regular trash day
- Schedule
- Weekly curbside collection by the town's contracted hauler (Casella). Trash at the curb between 6:00 p.m. the night before and 6:00 a.m. on collection day; empty containers removed by 12:00 midnight the same day. Containers must not exceed 95 gallons / 50 lbs, with tight-fitting lids and handles; bagged trash must be in tightly secured plastic bags.
Bulk & large-item pickup
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Landfills, transfer stations & drop-offs
| Name | Type | Address | Hours | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Island Landfill (DSWA) | landfill | 1706 E. 12th Street, Wilmington, DE 19809 | — | $80/ton solid waste and construction & demolition (FY2026); $7.50 minimum charge per vehicle; tires over 4 passenger tires $280/ton |
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Household hazardous waste
DSWA Delaware Recycling Center
- Address
- 1101 Lambson Lane, New Castle, DE 19720
- Phone
- 1-800-404-7080
- Hours
- Household hazardous waste every Saturday 8:30am-2pm; latex paint last Saturday of each month 8:30am-2pm
- Residency
- Free for Delaware residents
DSWA Newark Recycling Center
- Address
- 470 Corporate Blvd, Newark, DE
- Phone
- 1-800-404-7080
- Hours
- Household hazardous waste every Wednesday 10am-2pm; latex paint last Wednesday of each month 10am-2pm
- Residency
- Free for Delaware residents
Accepted
- full aerosol cans
- bleach
- nail polish
- fluorescent light bulbs
- oil-based paint
- corrosives
- solvents
- fungicides
- herbicides
- pesticides
- pool chemicals
- antifreeze
- auto batteries
- used motor oil mixed with other fuels
Not accepted
- explosives (ammunition, firecrackers, gunpowder) at weekly events
- friable asbestos (by appointment at Cherry Island Landfill for a fee)
- smoke detectors
- prescription medications
Yard waste
E-waste
The town's Trash page publishes service details via a Casella brochure (images on-page); trash company is Casella Waste Services. Collections on legal holidays shift to the next regularly scheduled work day. The town publishes no yard-waste or e-waste program — residents can use DSWA drop-off sites for electronics and hazardous waste.
Frequently asked questions
- When is trash day in Middletown, DE?
- Weekly curbside collection by the town's contracted hauler (Casella). Trash at the curb between 6:00 p.m. the night before and 6:00 a.m. on collection day; empty containers removed by 12:00 midnight the same day. Containers must not exceed 95 gallons / 50 lbs, with tight-fitting lids and handles; bagged trash must be in tightly secured plastic bags.
- When is bulk pickup in Middletown, DE?
- Large items are picked up on trash days only — no special pickup to schedule. Large items are not removed on recycling pickup day. No appointment needed — place large items at the curb on your regular trash day.
- What items are accepted for bulk pickup in Middletown?
- refrigerators and other appliances, furniture such as couches, mattresses, box springs
- Where can I dump trash near Middletown?
- Cherry Island Landfill (DSWA) (1706 E. 12th Street, Wilmington, DE 19809)
- Where do I take hazardous waste in Middletown?
- DSWA Delaware Recycling Center (1101 Lambson Lane, New Castle, DE 19720); DSWA Newark Recycling Center (470 Corporate Blvd, Newark, DE)