New Castle Environmental Education Center
Discover Delaware’s Recycling Hub
Visit the Environmental Education Building in New Castle for an inside look at the Delaware Recycling Center, the state’s only sorting and processing facility. Students and visitors experience the full recycling process—from collection to sorting to market-ready materials—through guided lessons and interactive exhibits.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Bus Tour of the Recycling Center – Visitors provide transportation while DSWA guides your group through the heart of the operation.
Classroom Lessons – Learn how to recycle correctly at home and understand what happens to materials after pickup.
Interactive Exhibits – Hands-on displays explore landfills, household hazardous waste, composting, and natural resources.
Live-Action Conveyor Belt – Practice sorting recyclables just like workers inside the center and discover the careers behind the process.
Lunch Space Available – The classroom is available for groups to eat lunch after the program (participants provide their own lunch).
Who Should Visit?
Elementary, middle, and high school classes
Scout troops and youth organizations
Environmental and sustainability clubs
Community and civic groups
Homeschool cooperatives
College environmental science classes or sustainability programs
Group Size: Up to 60 participants
