Posts Tagged ‘Trash’
Trash Complaint Leads to Fugitive Arrest in Ellendale
A complaint about excessive trash behind a home on McCaulley Avenue in Ellendale resulted in a fugitive arrest. Ellendale Police contacted the resident, David Crosby and found that he was wanted out of the State of Pennsylvania as well as JP Court #11 in Wilmington. Crosby was arrested and charged with fugitive from another state…
Read MoreUpdate on Efforts to Keep Delaware Litter Free
Results are out about litter clean up in Delaware during 2022. DelDOT and its partners collected 59,000 bags of trash, 6,000 tires, 3,500 signs and 250 appliances–all found alongside Delaware roads. DelDOT Maintenance & Operations employees, Adopt-A-Highway/Sponsor-A-Highway efforts, and the Work A Day Earn A Pay Program performed the work. They also received help from…
Read MoreVolunteer Registration Begins for Del. Coastal Cleanup
There is much more summer to come, but volunteers are already being recruited to take part in the 35th Delaware Coastal Cleanup.41 spots along beaches and waterways will be targeted Saturday, September 17th between 9:00 a.m. and noon. Online registration opens today (Monday) and is open through Wednesday, August 31st. Volunteers may choose the location…
Read MoreTalking Trash: Rehoboth Beach Tweaks Waste Collection, Recycling Services
Rehoboth Beach is making a few changes in how it handles waste pickup and recycling services. The revisions concern the size and model of the container that’s used by residents. Revisions are also being made to the schedule of pick-ups, including for yard waste which will be every other Wednesday. Rehoboth Beach commissioners also said…
Read MoreSussex County Council Gets Update from Buffers & Wetlands Working Group
It’s been two weeks since the last meeting of the Sussex County Council. This week the Council was updated by the working group on Buffers and Wetlands, which has met nine times since February. They are looking to update the county code when it comes to buffers, wetlands and resource protection. The working group, which…
Read MoreEllendale landlord outraged after rental home is destroyed by vengeful tenants
An Ellendale-area landlord is outraged and speaking out, claiming vengeful tenants destroyed her rental property following an eviction notice for failing to pay their rent. After months of trying to work things out, even going as far as to knock money off the amount of rent they were behind on, Haley Evans, of Chesapeake Beach,…
Read MoreA Closer Look at the Rehoboth Beach Bigbelly Trash Can
Earlier this summer, the City of Rehoboth Beach placed the Bigbelly trash cans in service at strategic locations throughout town. “The Bigbelly units were first considered when trying to brainstorm ideas on how the city’s refuse collection operation could be made more efficient,” says Sharon Lynn, city manager. The city has had public works crews working from…
Read MoreDelaware Getting Tougher on Roadside Trash & Dumping
Governor John Carney joined members of the General Assembly and environmental advocates this afternoon to sign House Bill 130 and Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 5, two pieces of legislation aimed at confronting litter in Delaware. Both new laws will help protect Delaware communities from litter, and protect Delaware’s environment and wildlife from the…
Read More2.7 Tons of Trash Picked Up From DE Beaches in Coastal Cleanup
This year’s Coastal Cleanup saw 2.7 tons of trash and recyclables picked up from over 68 miles of Delaware waterways and coastlines from Wilmington to Fenwick Island. 1115 volunteers took part.  DNREC officials say over 21,500 pieces of food or beverage-related trash was picked up – including higher than usual numbers of straws, plastic lids…
Read MoreSussex County Council Discuss Agland Preservation, Trash and More
Sussex County has taken part in the 22nd round of the Delaware Agricultural Land Preservation Program. The County Council voted in May to take part in latest round of easement purchases and approved spending just over $536,000 as its share of the $1.3-million cost to protect 10 farms and nearly 800 acres in Sussex County.…
Read MoreKeep Delaware Beautiful Legislation Passes General Assembly
Legislation sponsored by 41st District Representative Rich Collins has been passed in both chambers of the General Assembly to help clean up Delaware’s trashy roadways. House Bill 237 creates a new vehicle license plate that promotes and supports “Keep Delaware Beautiful.” This is a new non-profit that is affiliated with the national “Keep America Beautiful,”…
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