Great place. Less than 20 minutes to pick up the load. Keep up the good work
Robert Nellis
Jun 15, 2022
Offers residential recycling drop-off for the usual (glass, plastic, paper, cardboard, aluminum and steel cans) as well as some specialty items like expanded polystyrene styrofoam (EPS), batteries (alkaline and rechargeable), car oil and oil filters, TVs, and household electronics. See photos for requirements.
Robert A. Kerr
Mar 4, 2022
A good place to take the recyclables that are not accepted for curbside recycle pickup. Such as TVs, computers, batteries, motor oil, & styrofoam.
Jason Klimek
Feb 10, 2022
You can bring just about any household and hazardous waste here on weekend events. During normal hours and days a great place to recycle styrofoam, free, among other recyclable items including plastics, glass, paper and cardboard. Also electronics of all kinds. Used motor oil too.
I have a few florescent lights. Do they take them at the Lambson Lane site ?
Gerald Carroll | Oct 12, 2018
Joe Davis (Chilly) | Oct 11, 2020
Yes. Sat hazardous waste days
Do you take used motor oil during the week?
I also have a couple of gallons of old gasoline that has gone bad. Will you take it?
John Cate | Oct 12, 2018
Matt Schaffner | Oct 12, 2019
Motor oil can be disposed of at the Delaware Recycling Center during normal business hours (5am-5pm Mon-Fri, 5am-2pm Sat).
Other hazardous liquids such as gasoline can be disposed of during our weekly hazardous waste collections (Wednesday 10am-2pm, 1st Saturday of each month 8:30am-2pm)
Are computer hard drives destroyed properly in the process, or should I somehow have that taken care of before bringing my computer in?
Melva Smith | Oct 12, 2018
Joe Davis (Chilly) | Oct 11, 2020
ECovanta of Philadelphia takes the electronics. You should erase your hard drive before recycling.
I have old wood fencing 6 ft panels. Can I bring them here
Can I take old steel/cast iron bathtubs to this location?
Jerrold Diamond | Oct 11, 2021
matthew tayor | Oct 11, 2021
Give them a call
I have broking cell phone and tablets that no longer work can I bring them in?
Philesedi Crockett | Oct 11, 2021
Efrain Dejesus | Oct 11, 2021
Yes you can
Where can old batteries (AA, AAA, C, D, etc.) be disposed? There used to be a box in Lantana Square for them, but it's no longer there. I have lots.
Marilyn Kowalchuk | Oct 11, 2020
Denise Murray | Aug 12, 2022
DSWA Lambson lane has bins for different types of household batteries. Personally, I collect used batteries in a box and when I make a trip there to recycle styrofoam or electronics, then I also take my batteries.
I have about 15 gals of old kerosene from a parts washer . do you take it ?
mike salvatore | Oct 11, 2020
Joseph Smith | Oct 11, 2020
Washer yes .kerosene, no
Will this facility accept essential oils? If so, which days? Is there a fee?
Jose Cottes | Oct 11, 2020
Jefforey Moore | Oct 11, 2020
Check with the facility. They can let you know what days all items will be accepted.
I have a large quantity of essential oils. Is it possible to dispose of them at your facility? If so, when?
Jose Cottes | Oct 11, 2020
Saundra Flynn | Oct 11, 2020
There is a place to put oils right in the front of the facility and it is labeled as well with what type they accept.
Can I dispose of driveway sealer. 5 gal can with 2 gal unusable filler remaining.
How about. Flashlight batteries?
Rich Deegan | Oct 11, 2020
Dennis Adams | Oct 11, 2020
Batteries yes but they do not except the sealer at the recycling center.
I have silicone mold material can I drop that off.
Norvell Daniel | Oct 11, 2020
Mike Ellis | Oct 11, 2020
If it's recyclable yes. You can drop it off outside the yard without going in.
Can I dispose of a toilet at your location
Robert Pernell | Oct 11, 2020
Tina King | Oct 11, 2020
That must be taken to the landfill on 12 st or a transfer station
Hi I have batteries to get rid of?
Suzy Semanick-Schurman | Oct 11, 2020
Michael Ross | Oct 11, 2020
They take them but you might be able to find somewhere closer at earth911.com
Can I dispose of full aerosol cans here?
eddie hermanns | Oct 11, 2020
Michael Ross | Oct 11, 2020
Pretty sure you have to empty the contents first and then the cans go in regular recycling, for the safety of those that process them
Do they accept wood from a old playset? If not anyone know where it could be taken? Some pieces are smaller but some are fairly large
Brandon Large | Oct 11, 2020
Michael Ross | Oct 11, 2020
You want the Cherry Island landfill, not the recycling center. That's where I disposed of our old set.
how should I dispose of pressure treated wood?
John Bartlett | Oct 11, 2020
Michael Ross | Oct 11, 2020
If you can't repurpose it for something and it's more than will fit in your garbage can, you'll need to take it to the Cherry Island landfill
How about plastic forks, spoons, knives?
Beverly Koon | Oct 11, 2020
Joe Davis (Chilly) | Oct 11, 2020
No. Place plastic wear in the trash.
Can I bring an old sofa to the site?
Kristin DeMesse | Oct 12, 2019
Michael Ross | Oct 12, 2019
No, this is recycling, not a landfill
Can I you recycle hard covered books?
Mary Hughes | Oct 12, 2019
BlueNeonLites | Oct 12, 2019
No, just soft. However, go to 2nd and Charles near the old Toys R Us. They may buy the books from you. (If they are text books, ask a local school if they would take them.)
Where can I recycle household batteries? Some websites say they can be put in regular trash. I can’t belive that’s true.
Stress Less Mamma | Oct 12, 2019
Michael Ross | Oct 12, 2019
I remember hearing that there is somewhere on the UD campus that accepts regular household batteries
Can I schedule a pick up or drop off old 6ft fence panels?
Susan Sutton | Oct 12, 2019
Joe Davis (Chilly) | Oct 12, 2019
Yes, you will need to call Revolution Recovery first. They will not pick up but you may drop off once Revolution approves you. Otherwise, the landfill is your other option.
Do you take rear projection floor standing giant television?
Lambson lane takes styrofoam. They have an open trailer to bag clean styrofoam, in CLEAR bags. NO PEANUTS. I dont know that it is recycled, but hey collect it there.
Does this facility accept clothes washer and stove?
John Haug | Oct 12, 2018
Marlon Person | Oct 12, 2018
I work there and we only accept things that are sizable for our system. A washer or dryer would jam our system. We do have metal items that filter through but we don't recycle them. We remove those items and dispose of them accordingly..
Can I bring old motor oil?
Karen McGrory | Oct 12, 2018
WAR WAR | Oct 12, 2018
Yes you can there is a special containers for you to put it in.
Can I drop off papers to be shred
patricia pyle | Oct 12, 2018
Delaware Recycling Center | Oct 12, 2018
Document shredding is available the 1st Wednesday of each month from 10am-2pm and the 1st Saturday of each month from 8:30am-2pm.
Have a tyvek/polypropylene vehicle cover that is severely damaged - can this be recycled ?
D G Carpenter | Oct 12, 2018
Delaware Recycling Center | Oct 12, 2018
No, unfortunately it can not be recycled through any of our programs.
Do you recycle hearing aid batteries and small batteries?