C&D recycler
The Delaware Recycling Center
1.7 mi SW · New Castle, DE
Takes C&D debris
Landfill
Delaware Solid Waste Authority - Northern (Cherry Island) Landfill
Wilmington, New Castle County, DE · All sites in New Castle County
Delaware Solid Waste Authority - Northern (Cherry Island) Landfill is a landfill in Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware, operated by Delaware Solid Waste Authority. The site also works as a C&D landfill. EPA landfill data show it opened in 1985, with closure projected for 2060.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool, it takes construction debris and household trash. It is one of 6 disposal sites we list in New Castle County.
What it takes
Accepted
- Construction debris (accepted)
- Household trash (accepted)
Materials as listed by EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool. Anything not shown may still be accepted, or refused; ask the facility before loading.
Landfill facts
| Status (EPA) | Open |
|---|---|
| Opened | 1985 |
| Projected closure | 2060 |
| Waste in place | 17,617,050 tons (2022) |
| Size | 221.6 acres |
| Owner | Delaware Solid Waste Authority |
| Operator | Delaware Solid Waste Authority |
| Landfill gas collection | Yes |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
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Location and nearby sites
39.72572, -75.51490
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Delaware Solid Waste Authority - Northern (Cherry Island) Landfill: questions
What does Delaware Solid Waste Authority - Northern (Cherry Island) Landfill accept?
Construction debris and household trash, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
Does Delaware Solid Waste Authority - Northern (Cherry Island) Landfill take construction debris?
Yes. Its listed materials include construction debris.
When is Delaware Solid Waste Authority - Northern (Cherry Island) Landfill expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2060 for a landfill that opened in 1985 (data as of September 2024). Projections change as permits are renewed or expanded.
Before you haul
- How to Haul a Load to the Dump Safely and LegallySecured-load laws, tarping, payload limits, the weigh-in routine and tipping-floor safety, plus a checklist of what to bring on dump day.
- How to Get Rid of Construction Debris Without OverpayingLandfill, C&D landfill, transfer station, recycler or dumpster: how each works for remodel and demo debris, how sorting cuts cost, and what to ask first.
- Dump and Landfill Fees ExplainedHow tipping fees work: per ton vs per load, minimums, scale-in and scale-out, resident rates and item fees, and how to estimate your cost first.
About this listing
Facts on this page come from:
- EPA Disaster Debris Recovery Tool (compiled from Delaware Solid Waste Authority)
- EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) database · record dated 2024-09
Newest source record dated September 2024. Listed here since October 5, 2026. We are an independent directory, not the operator. How we source and check listings.
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