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Cherry Island Landfill
Cherry Island Landfill, 1706 E. 12th Street, Wilmington, 19809, Delaware
Cherry Island Landfill at 1706 E. 12th Street in Wilmington is the large landfill where residents and hauling companies bring household trash and construction debris. The site feels industrial - lots of open tipping faces, mounded material and heavy equipment moving around. Expect a working-yard atmosphere rather than anything neat or quiet.
When you pull in there’s a scale and an entrance booth; tipping is charged by weight, so plan on stopping again to be weighed on the way out. Trucks and pickups queue up at the booth and are then directed to specific dumping spots, with big loaders and compactors operating nearby. Surfaces can be dusty in dry weather and muddy when it rains, and the place stretches out over a lot of ground so walks between vehicles can be longer than they look. Weekends - especially during spring cleanup season - often have longer lines.
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Before You Go
- Cover and tie down loads tightly; loose debris blowing out of a truck slows the process and creates extra cleanup.
- Be ready to be weighed on a scale - charges are based on weight, so avoid unnecessary extra trips or added material in the bed.
- Wear sturdy shoes and gloves and keep clear of heavy equipment; sort materials in the truck as much as possible to speed unloading.
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