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Full Wilmington, DE guide

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Getting rid of bulky items in Wilmington, DE

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Wilmington picks up mattresses and other large items as a special pickup. Call 311 to book.[1]

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Free pickup?Fee not stated; call 311
How to bookCall 311 (302-576-2620 outside city)[1]
Bag it?No rule found
City feeSpecial pickup through Wilmington 311 for items over 50 pounds or too big for trash cans, including mattresses, furniture, appliances (remove refrigerator doors), rugs and clothes. The page doesn't state a fee.[1]

Pickup schedule: Special pickup booked through Wilmington 311 (source: City of Wilmington: Trash Collection, verified Oct 22, 2026).

The rules

  • Delaware residents can bring household hazardous waste free. Weekly site: Delaware Recycling Center, 1101 Lambson Lane, New Castle, every Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.[2]
Special pickup doesn't take tires, concrete, paint, building materials, household chemicals, oil tanks or fuel containers.[1]

Hazardous items

Paint, batteries, propane, electronics and chemicals don't go in the trash. See getridmap.com/hazardous/.

Get Rid Map: independent guide, not a government agency. Rules change; confirm with the official page before setting anything out. Checked Oct 22, 2026.

Sources (checked Oct 22, 2026)

  1. City of Wilmington: https://www.wilmingtonde.gov/residents/keeping-wilmington-clean/trash-collection
  2. Delaware Solid Waste Authority: https://dswa.com/programs/household-hazardous/