Restricted items will not be collected. Residents must dispose of them properly at the "Sandtown Landfill." Sleep sofas can be collected only if the inside mechanism is removed.
Restricted items include:
- Hazardous materials: Gasoline, oil-based paint, propane fuel tanks, pesticides, pool chemicals, oil filters/motor oil.
- Automobile parts: Tires, batteries, and motor parts.
- Construction/Landscaping materials: Drywall, lumber, sinks, tubs, showers, toilets, cinderblock, patio block, pavers, wooden or plastic deck and fence materials, etc.
- Refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners & dehumidifiers: Appliances containing Freon require special handling; contact the Department of Public Works for disposal instructions.
- Electronics: Recycle computers, laptops, cell phones, etc., by dropping them off at any DSWA electronic drop-off site. For more information, contact DSWA at (800) 404-7080 or visit www.dswa.com.
- Paint: Air dry small quantities of water-soluble paint (Latex) in the can or absorb with cat litter. Place dry paint can - with lid removed - into the garbage container. Cans containing wet paint cannot be collected.
- Carpet/padding: Cut to widths of 4 feet or less, roll and secure with rope, twine, or duct tape, and place next to the garbage container. Each roll counts as 1 bulk item.
Please refrain from placing the following items in your recycling can:
- Styrofoam - This includes egg cartons, meat packaging, coffee cups, take-out containers, and any other Styrofoam products.
- Paper products with food residue - This includes paper plates, napkins, paper towels, and containers with leftover food.
- Plastic wraps - Avoid putting shrink wrap, plastic wrap, bubble wrap, and plastic newspaper bags in recycling.
- Plastic shell packaging - This encompasses plastic party platters, trays, cake, pie, and cookie trays.
- Other plastics - This includes plastic silverware, picnic plates, mini-blinds, plastic furniture, toys, strollers, and car seats.
- Aluminum foil and pans - Aluminum foil and baking pans should not be recycled.
- Household glass - Avoid recycling dishware, windows, mirrors, glass tabletops, and shelves.
- Furniture - Items such as tables, chairs, wall units, entertainment centers, dressers, and bed frames should not be placed in recycling.
- Clothing, shoes, and textiles - Clothes, shoes, purses, belts, coats, blankets, and towels are not recyclable.
- Household hazardous materials - Products labeled as "Hazardous," "Flammable," "Poisonous," "Corrosive," and "Explosive," including gasoline, motor oil/oil filters, car batteries, oil-based paint, varnish, wood stains, drain cleaners, bleach, pesticides, and pool chemicals.
These items can be taken to free Hazardous Waste Collection events held throughout Delaware. For event schedules, contact DSWA at (800) 404-7080 or visit www.dswa.com.
LANDFILL
The “Sandtown Landfill” is located at 1107 Willow Grove Road (Route 10 West) in Sandtown, Delaware and is operated by the Delaware Solid Waste Authority (DSWA). A disposal fee will be charged for disposal at the landfill. For directions, fees and hours of operation, please call DSWA at (800) 404-7080 or visit www.dswa.com.