Banned from landfills

How to Dispose of Motor Oil in Wilmington, DE

Wilmington has no permanent household hazardous waste depot. DSWA runs rotating HHW collection events around the state — take motor oil to a published event date and location. Store material sealed in original containers until then; never pour chemicals down a drain or put them in the trash cart.

Category: HazardousMotor Oil disposal near meWilmington HHWCity program · DSWA — Cherry Island LandfillVerified 2026-08-13
StatusBanned from landfills
CurbsideDrop-off / special
Fee noteDSWA HHW rotating collection events — no permanent Wilmington depot
PathwayDSWA rotating HHW collection events
Verified2026-08-13
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Local specifics

Curbside pickupNo / special call or drop-off required
Average tipping feeDSWA HHW rotating collection events — no permanent Wilmington depot
Hazardous ratingHigh
Nearest facility typeDSWA rotating HHW collection events
Rule source levelcity
Last verified2026-08-13

Common questions

Permanent depot?

No — DSWA runs rotating events.

Cherry Island for paint?

No — it is a landfill, not an HHW facility.

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