Trash, bulk pickup & dump guide for Wilmington, DE
Bulk pickup schedules, landfill hours and fees, and hazardous waste drop-offs for Wilmington residents — from official city and county sources.
- Weekly: Monday trash east of I-95, Tuesday trash west of I-95; recycling Thursday east of I-95 / Friday west of I-95. Cans curbside between 6:00 p.m. the day before and 4:00 a.m. on collection day; remove by 6:00 p.m. day of.
- By appointment only (special pick-up). Required for any item over 50 lbs or that cannot fit in a trash can. Scheduling may take up to a month.
- City of Wilmington — Department of Public Works
At a glance: Wilmington
- Trash day
- Weekly: Monday trash east of I-95, Tuesday trash west of I-95; recycling Thursday east of I-95 / Friday west of I-95. Cans curbside between 6:00 p.m. the day before and 4:00 a.m. on collection day; remove by 6:00 p.m. day of.
- Bulk pickup
- By appointment only (special pick-up). Required for any item over 50 lbs or that cannot fit in a trash can. Scheduling may take up to a month.
- Dump
- Cherry Island Landfill (DSWA)
- Hazardous waste
- DSWA Delaware Recycling Center
Regular trash day
- Schedule
- Weekly: Monday trash east of I-95, Tuesday trash west of I-95; recycling Thursday east of I-95 / Friday west of I-95. Cans curbside between 6:00 p.m. the day before and 4:00 a.m. on collection day; remove by 6:00 p.m. day of.
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
- Schedule
- Place yard waste in brown paper bags (never mixed with trash) on your recycling collection day — Thursday east of I-95 / Friday west of I-95 — collected when staffing permits.
E-waste
- How
- Free electronics recycling drop-off at DSWA Delaware Recycling Center, 1101 Lambson Lane, New Castle, Monday-Saturday 8:30am-3:30pm.
- Cost
- Free for Delaware residents
Special (bulk) pick-up is by appointment only and scheduling may take up to a month, so plan ahead. The city strictly follows DSWA recycling policies.
Frequently asked questions
- When is trash day in Wilmington, DE?
- Weekly: Monday trash east of I-95, Tuesday trash west of I-95; recycling Thursday east of I-95 / Friday west of I-95. Cans curbside between 6:00 p.m. the day before and 4:00 a.m. on collection day; remove by 6:00 p.m. day of.
- When is bulk pickup in Wilmington, DE?
- By appointment only (special pick-up). Required for any item over 50 lbs or that cannot fit in a trash can. Scheduling may take up to a month. Call the Public Works Call Center at (302) 576-3878, or dial 311 / (302) 576-2620.
- What items are accepted for bulk pickup in Wilmington?
- mattresses, furniture larger than a recliner, appliances (refrigerator doors must be removed), rugs, clothes
- Where can I dump trash near Wilmington?
- Cherry Island Landfill (DSWA) (1706 E. 12th Street, Wilmington, DE 19809)
- Where do I take hazardous waste in Wilmington?
- DSWA Delaware Recycling Center (1101 Lambson Lane, New Castle, DE 19720); DSWA Newark Recycling Center (470 Corporate Blvd, Newark, DE)
- Yard waste in Wilmington: Place yard waste in brown paper bags (never mixed with trash) on your recycling collection day — Thursday east of I-95 / Friday west of I-95 — collected when staffing permits.
- Place yard waste in brown paper bags (never mixed with trash) on your recycling collection day — Thursday east of I-95 / Friday west of I-95 — collected when staffing permits.
- E-waste in Wilmington: Free electronics recycling drop-off at DSWA Delaware Recycling Center, 1101 Lambson Lane, New Castle, Monday-Saturday 8:30am-3:30pm.
- Free electronics recycling drop-off at DSWA Delaware Recycling Center, 1101 Lambson Lane, New Castle, Monday-Saturday 8:30am-3:30pm.