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Delaware Recyclable (DRPI) is a recycling center in New Castle that locals drop by with household recyclables and small clean loads from garages and basements. Neighbors use it for standard curbside-style materials and for getting rid of things that don’t belong in the trash bin.
The site is the kind of place with large outdoor bins and concrete bays; vehicles pull up, sort out materials, and unload into separate containers. Look for areas for paper and cardboard, metal, glass and common plastics-most centers in the area handle those. Expect a simple entrance booth and a short driveway where cars and small trucks line up to unload. Weekends and spring cleanup days can be noticeably busier, so lines and a bit of waiting are normal.
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Before You Go
- Bring materials already sorted by type so unloading goes faster and other people aren’t held up.
- Back into a bay if possible - it makes hauling bundles or bins out of a trunk much easier than trying to lift around the car.
- Have things bundled or boxed; loose bags tend to scatter and slow everyone down.
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