Delaware
Landfill
Georgetown (Sussex County) landfill
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for DSWA Jones Crossroads Landfill and Southern Recycling Center.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-09
Who can use it
Open to the public for Delaware-generated waste only; out-of-state waste is not accepted.
Hours
- Landfill: Monday-Saturday 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Southern Recycling Center: Monday-Saturday 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
- Closed Sunday
Sticker or permit
Required: No (see notes)
Price: No separate sticker price was established on the linked page; the eligibility and item fees below still apply.
Where to buy: Contact the facility about access requirements before loading.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Solid waste (FY2027) | $80.00 per ton |
| Construction and demolition debris | $80.00 per ton |
| Minimum charge per vehicle | $7.50 |
| Tires over 4 passenger tires | $280.00 per ton |
| Class A (friable) asbestos, by appointment | $250.00 per ton plus $250.00 per load |
| Non-friable asbestos | $125.00 per ton |
Hazardous waste
Household hazardous waste every Monday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Southern Recycling Center on site, free for Delaware households.
Holiday closures
DSWA's 2026 holiday list: all offices and facilities close on New Year's Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. On Memorial Day and on Independence Day (Saturday, July 4) the Rt. 5 Transfer Station opens 7-11 a.m., Jones Crossroads Landfill 7 a.m.-1 p.m. and Southern Recycling Center 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. On Veterans Day (November 11) and the day after Thanksgiving only the DSWA offices close.
Holiday schedule last verified 2026-11-09 from official sources .
Other notes
- Drive onto the scale; fees are based on inbound minus outbound weight, paid at the scale house. Cash, check, Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express accepted.
- Accepted: household trash (small load area for residents where available), construction and demolition debris, white goods, tires, and separated yard waste including Christmas trees and limbs up to 4 inches in diameter.
- Yard waste must be kept separate from trash under DNREC permit rules.
- Asbestos needs advance notice, an appointment, sealed and labeled packaging and paperwork. Cherry Island takes all approved asbestos; Sandtown and Jones Crossroads take only limited non-friable asbestos.
- The Southern Recycling Center shares this address. Free for Delaware residents: single-stream recycling, motor oil and filters, household batteries, electronics Monday-Saturday 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Styrofoam, cigarette butts and books; paper shredding the first Monday of each month 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; latex paint the last Monday of each month 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- The fee schedule calls this the Jones Crossroads (Rt. 20) Landfill.
Nearby Delaware towns
- Bridgeville (Sussex County) transfer station
- Cheswold (Kent County) transfer station
- Ellendale (Sussex County) transfer station
- Felton (Kent County) landfill
- Harbeson (Sussex County) transfer station
- Long Neck / Millsboro (Sussex County) transfer station
- Milford (Sussex County) transfer station
- New Castle (New Castle County) transfer station
Sources
Every fee and hour above was taken from these official pages or PDFs on 2026-11-09. If something conflicts, trust the town.