Delaware Solid Waste Authority

Our mission is to define, develop, and implement cost-effective plans and programs for solid waste management which best serve Delaware and protect our public health and environment.

The Delaware Solid Waste Authority is nationally recognized for its management of Delaware’s solid waste material. It efficiently operates 3 landfills using innovative technology in order to provide a reliable disposal method for trash while protecting groundwater resources and preventing odors. DSWA also provides opportunities for disposal of special wastes including household hazardous waste, electronics, batteries, and used motor oil and filters. Recently, DSWA has partnered with recycling leader ReCommunity, to build and operate a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) in New Castle, DE. The MRF processes, sorts, and bales all of Delaware’s single stream recyclables material. The bales of material are then taken to different manufacturing facilities where the material is recycled and made into new products. DSWA also partners with Revolution Recovery, a construction and demolition (C&D) debris recycling company. Revolution Recovery receives, sorts, and processes construction debris such as wood, drywall, and metal. This material is then used for mulch, fertilizer components, landfill cover, or as raw material for new products.

The Delaware Solid Waste Authority is proud to have been providing environmental education to residents for many years and is now proud of the new DSWA Environmental Education Building which is available for field trips and other outreach.

Services

Energy from Trash
Education
Recycling
Special Recycling programs
Modern Landfills
Collection stations
Transfer stations