DSWA OPERATES GREEN ENERGY PROJECT AT CHERRY ISLAND LANDFILL

On June 26, 2009 the Delaware Solid Waste Authority (DSWA) assumed direct operation of the landfill gas plant at the Cherry Island Landfill (CIL). The CIL generates landfill gas through naturally occurring biodegradation of the organics in the landfill. The gas plant collects and transmits the landfill gas to Conectiv's Edgemoor power plant to produce Green Power. The use of the CIL landfill gas to produce Green Power, conserves fossil fuels, reduces emissions and provides a source of renewable energy. The landfill gas generates enough Green Power to provide electricity for about 18,000 households in Delaware annually.

The CIL Green Power Project is owned by DSWA. However, California based Enpower Operations Corporation, has operated the landfill gas plant for the past three years. DSWA is excited about this transition and continuing to provide renewable green energy to generate electricity for Delaware residents. Residents with questions about the transition or requests for other information about DSWA, please call the Citizens' Response Line at 1-800-404-7080 or visit www.dswa.com.

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DSWA Asked to Remove Recycling Drop-Off Center in Middletown

The Delaware Solid Waste Authority (DSWA) has been asked to remove the Recycling Drop-off Center at the Middletown Square Shopping Center in Middletown, Delaware. At the request of the site sponsors, the center will be removed Friday, June 26, 2009. Residents who use the Middletown Square Center can visit their nearest center at: Food Lion located at 501 W. Main Street, Middletown; Redding Intermediate School located at 201 New Street Middletown; St. Anne's Episcopal School located at 211 Silver Lake Road, Middletown; or Del-Dot located at 5369 Summit Bridge Road, Middletown. Residents with questions about the removal of the center or for more information on other Drop-off Centers, please call the Citizens' Response Line at 1-800-404-7080 or visit www.dswa.com.

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Attention City of Newark Residents

The City of Newark is now directly providing curbside recycling services to its citizens. Therefore, DSWA will no longer be providing the service. Residents in this area who have questions regarding their curbside pickup should contact the City of Newark for service at 302-366-7040 or 302-366-7045.

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Attention Town of Bellefonte

The Delaware Solid Waste Authority (DSWA) no longer holds the Curbside Recycling contract for the Town of Bellefonte. Customers with questions regarding the Curbside Recycling service should contact Independent Disposal Services at 302-378-5400 or 1-877-642-5400.

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