4 rules for unincorporated New Castle County, Delaware.
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New Castle County does not provide county-wide municipal trash collection; most residents contract with private haulers such as Republic Services, Waste Management, Advanced Disposal, or local companies. Delaware Solid Waste Authority (DSWA) operates transfer stations and the Cherry Island Landfill. Collection schedules vary by subdivision and hauler contract.
New Castle County bin placement rules are set primarily by private haulers and subdivision HOAs rather than county ordinance. Bins must not obstruct sidewalks, roadways, or fire hydrants. NCC Code Chapter 9 property maintenance provisions prohibit bins stored in public view between collection days in many residential zones. Bins out past 24 hours after pickup can trigger blight citations.
Bulk disposal in unincorporated New Castle County is arranged through each resident's private hauler (appointment-based or monthly) or by self-hauling to Delaware Solid Waste Authority (DSWA) transfer stations and Cherry Island Landfill. Appliances must have refrigerant removed. Electronics and household hazardous waste go to DSWA drop-off events. Illegal dumping is enforced under 7 Del.C. §6005.
Delaware's Universal Recycling Law (7 Del.C. Chapter 60, §6060) requires all waste haulers to offer curbside recycling to single-family residential customers in New Castle County. Accepted materials include paper, cardboard, glass, aluminum, steel cans, and plastics #1 and #2. DSWA manages the statewide recycling infrastructure. Multifamily and commercial recycling is also mandated.
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