Delaware
Transfer station
Harbeson (Sussex County) transfer station
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for DSWA Rt. 5 Transfer Station.
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
- Monday-Saturday 7 a.m.-3 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 |
| Minimum charge per vehicle | $7.50 |
| Tires over 4 passenger tires | $280.00 per ton |
| Recycling drop-off (single stream, used oil and filters, household batteries) | Free for Delaware residents |
Hazardous waste
No household hazardous waste here. The free recycling drop-off takes household used motor oil and drained filters and household batteries. HHW goes to a DSWA recycling center on its set day.
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 the difference between inbound and outbound weight, paid at the scale house. Cash, check, Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express accepted.
- Accepted: residential household trash; white goods such as refrigerators, air conditioners and appliances (DSWA removes refrigerants); tires, limit 4 passenger-size tires per load; and yard waste kept separate (grass, leaves, prunings, brush, shrubs, garden material).
- Construction and demolition debris: contractors may not use transfer stations. Homeowners may bring C&D only if the truck or trailer has no construction company logo and the load is not in a dump trailer or a double-axle trailer; otherwise go to a DSWA landfill.
- Residents using the small load area are directed to a spot separate from main operations. All loads must be covered or tarped.
Nearby Delaware towns
- Bridgeville (Sussex County) transfer station
- Cheswold (Kent County) transfer station
- Ellendale (Sussex County) transfer station
- Felton (Kent County) landfill
- Georgetown (Sussex County) landfill
- 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.