Cardboard Recycling in Newark, DE

Newark takes corrugated cardboard in the weekly single-stream recycling cart; larger amounts can go in a scheduled bulk collection.

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Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

6 ways to get rid of a cardboard in Newark

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · NewarkNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $80.00
How it works
Book online, set out your cardboard and we’ll pick it up and recycle it for you. You see your price before you book and pay only after pickup.
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DSWA Pine Tree Transfer Station (Townsend area)State program · New Castle CountyDelaware residentsFree
How it works
Delaware Solid Waste Authority transfer station at 276 Pine Tree Road, Townsend, DE 19734 (Census: unincorporated New Castle County, outside town limits). Open Mon–Sat 7 a.m.–5 p.m. Takes household trash by weight, white goods (refrigerants removed by DSWA) and up to 4 passenger tires per load; free recycling drop-off for cardboard and household batteries.
Cost & rules
- Free for Delaware residents at the recycling drop-off; place recyclables loose.
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DSWA Delaware Recycling Center (New Castle area)State program · New Castle CountyDelaware residentsFree
How it works
Delaware Solid Waste Authority recycling center at 1101 Lambson Lane, New Castle, DE 19720 (Census: unincorporated New Castle County, outside New Castle city limits). Open Mon–Fri 8:30–3:30, Sat 8:30–2; household hazardous waste every Saturday; latex paint the last Saturday of each month. Free for Delaware residents: electronics (computers, TVs, monitors, microwaves and more) during all open hours, single-stream recycling including cardboard, household hazardous waste (including oil-based paint and auto batteries) one day a week, and latex paint once a month.
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DSWA Newark Recycling Center (Glasgow area)State program · New Castle CountyDelaware residentsFree
How it works
Delaware Solid Waste Authority recycling center at 470 Corporate Blvd., Newark, DE 19702 (Census: unincorporated New Castle County, Glasgow area, outside Newark city limits). Open Mon–Sat 8:30–3:30; household hazardous waste every Wednesday 10–2; latex paint the last Wednesday of each month. Free for Delaware residents: electronics (computers, TVs, monitors, microwaves and more) during all open hours, single-stream recycling including cardboard, household hazardous waste (including oil-based paint and auto batteries) one day a week, and latex paint once a month.
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City of Newark bulk item collectionCity service · NewarkNewark residentsFree
How it works
City of Newark Public Works collects bulky items at the curb by appointment (call 302-366-7000), on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays. Residents inside city limits get two collections a year at no cost; fees apply for more than four items or very heavy items. Mattresses and box springs must be wrapped and sealed in plastic; refrigerator doors must be removed. Paint (other than dried-out latex cans), hazardous waste and tires are not taken.
Cost & rules
- Call Public Works at 302-366-7000 to schedule; put items out by 7 am, not before 6 pm the night before.
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City of Newark single-stream curbside recyclingCity service · NewarkNewark residentsCost not listed
How it works
Weekly city single-stream recycling (Thursday or Friday) in city-provided carts: glass, cans, paper and corrugated cardboard, cartons and rigid plastic containers. The city does not collect household hazardous waste such as paint.
Cost & rules
- Before you go: Place loose (not bagged) in the city recycling cart.
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Before you go

Check whether you have corrugated boxes, coated packaging or mixed materials.
Remove foam, plastic and other packing inserts.
Flatten boxes and check quantity limits for your program.

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Delaware rules

Under Delaware's universal recycling law (7 Del. C. § 6053), everyone providing trash collection in Delaware must also provide single-stream curbside recycling to their single-family residential customers. Source: Delaware Code Title 7, Chapter 60, Subchapter III: Solid Waste Recycling (opens in new tab)
DNREC: under the Universal Recycling Law, every hauler that collects residential trash must include recycling collection. Source: DNREC: Delaware Recycles (opens in new tab)

More Delaware rules (2)

Yard waste may not go out with household trash or into Delaware landfills. Source: DNREC: Delaware Recycles (opens in new tab)
DSWA was created by the General Assembly in 1975 but is not a state agency and receives no tax dollars. Source: DSWA: Frequently Asked Questions (opens in new tab)

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Checked October 26, 2026

Delaware Code Title 7, Chapter 60, Subchapter III: Solid Waste Recycling (opens in new tab) · State of Delaware (Delaware Code Online)
- Under Delaware's universal recycling law (7 Del. C. § 6053), everyone providing trash collection in Delaware must also provide single-stream curbside recycling to their single-family residential customers. Checked October 26, 2026.
DNREC: Delaware Recycles (opens in new tab) · Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
- DNREC: under the Universal Recycling Law, every hauler that collects residential trash must include recycling collection. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Yard waste may not go out with household trash or into Delaware landfills. Checked October 26, 2026.
DSWA: Frequently Asked Questions (opens in new tab) · Delaware Solid Waste Authority
- DSWA was created by the General Assembly in 1975 but is not a state agency and receives no tax dollars. Checked October 26, 2026.
DSWA: Transfer Stations (opens in new tab) · Delaware Solid Waste Authority
- DSWA transfer stations accept only Delaware waste; contractors may not bring C&D debris. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Transfer station recycling drop-offs take single-stream recycling including cardboard. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Recycling at DSWA drop-off centers is free for Delaware residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
DSWA: Recycling Centers (opens in new tab) · Delaware Solid Waste Authority
- All DSWA recycling-center services are free for Delaware residents; only Delaware material is accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Recycling centers take paper and cardboard in single-stream recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
City of Newark: Refuse Collection Services (opens in new tab) · City of Newark Department of Public Works and Water Resources
- Residents call Public Works at 302-366-7000 to schedule a bulk pick-up; collections are scheduled weekly, first come, first served, except holiday weeks. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Residents within Newark city limits may schedule two bulk collections per year at no cost. Checked October 26, 2026.
- If there are more than four items, fees apply, mostly based on loading time. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Accepted bulk items also include refrigerators/freezers with the door removed, televisions and home electronics, and cardboard. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Items go where carts are normally placed by 7 am on collection day, not before 6 pm the night before. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Corrugated cardboard is on the list of acceptable recyclables for Newark curbside collection. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The city collects single stream recycling weekly on Thursday or Friday for all residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The city page lists the recycling drop-off site at 470 Corporate Blvd (8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.). Checked October 26, 2026.

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