DSWA Facilities - Cherry Island Landfill

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Cherry Island Landfill
1706 E. 12th Street
Wilmington, DE 19809
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Cherry Island Landfill

New Castle County Yard Waste Ban

The New Castle County Yard Waste Ban took effect on January 24, 2008.

New Castle County Residents will no longer be permitted to have yard waste landfilled with other household garbage. The Cherry Island Landfill WILL accept loads of yard waste for recycling at the normal tipping fee.

Residents may also sign-up for DSWA’s Improved Yard Waste Pay-As-You-Throw (PAYT) collection program. Residents will purchase stickers for a $1 a bag and place yard waste at the curb for pick-up by DSWA.

For more information on the yard waste ban or to sign up for DSWA's yard waste PAYT program, please call the Citizens' Response Line at 1-800-404-7080.

Facility Facts

Location: Wilmington, at the intersection of 12th St. and Hay Rd.
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday: 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Forms of Payment: We accept cash or check only. No credit card or debit card accepted.
Directions: I-495 (Exit 3 - 12th Street)
Opening Date: October, 1985
Size: 513 acres
Avg. no. of vehicles each day: 562
Avg. tons deposited each day: 1,850

Types of Waste Accepted:

Municipal solid waste from private collection vehicles
Residential solid waste - Small load collection area for residents
Construction and demolition debris
Asbestos - Category I & II Non-Friable and class "A" Asbestos (Friable) (special packaging and appointment is required) Please call Citizens' Response Line at 1-800-404-7080 or click here for Asbestos Policy
White Goods - (refrigerators, air conditioners, and other appliances) refrigerant is removed by licensed technicians and scrap metals are recycled
Tires
Household Yard Waste - Residents can dispose of grass, leaves, branches and shrubs
For other items and special wastes, call the Citizens' Response Line at 1-800-404-7080 or click here for the Special Waste Policy

User Fees:

Private car or station wagon - $4.35
Pick-ups, vans, trailers, etc. with waste weighing less than 120lbs. - $4.35
Pick-ups, vans, trailers, etc. with waste weighing more than 120lbs. - $61.50/ton pro-rated
Packer trucks/other large vehicles - $61.50/ton pro-rated
Tires- $160/ton pro-rated

Small Load Collection Area

Cherry Island accepts household waste from residents at the small load collection area. This area is located away from the active landfill, just behind the scale house.

Recycling Drop-Off Centers

Center Residents using the Cherry Island Landfill are encouraged to use the Drop-Off Centers in their communities before disposing of household waste.

To find the nearest Drop Off center, use the search form here on this web site, or call the CITIZENS' RESPONSE LINE at 1-800-404-7080. There is also a center on-site at the landfill for use prior to crossing the scales.

Electronic Goods Recycling Program

The Cherry Island Landfill accepts electronic goods from Delaware residents Monday - Saturday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Delaware schools and businesses need to call the CITIZENS' RESPONSE LINE to schedule an appointment to drop-off their electronic devices at the Delaware Recycling Center. This program provides Delawareans with an opportunity to recycle unwanted electronic equipment. For a detailed list of acceptable items click here or call our CITIZENS' RESPONSE LINE