Pizza boxes disposal in Delaware
What Delaware says to do with pizza boxes, read off Delaware DNREC's own page on 2026-08-19.
Delaware runs one recycling list statewide under its Universal Recycling Regulations — DNREC's guide says everything in the cart must be empty, clean, and dry, and lists "NO DIRTY PIZZA BOXES." Read from Delaware DNREC · checked 2026-08-19
Never put the box in the bin with food or the liner still in it — pizza boxes are "IN" the recycling bin only if there is no food or liners (Connecticut DEEP).
No dirty pizza boxes in the recycling cart — items must be emptied of their contents, cleaned of residue, and free of moisture (DNREC).
Where to take it
Sites are listed in the Delaware Universal Recycling Program drop-off site finder.
The statute Delaware cites is 7 DE Admin Code 1305 (Universal Recycling Regulations); 7 DE Admin Code 1301.
Counties differ — verify with your local program.
All 50 states: Can you recycle pizza boxes? — the federal baseline, what happens to it, and every state's rule with the page it was read from.