Brandywine Hills

Refuse Collection

City of Wilmington Trash and Recycling Regulations:

You can obtain a calendar from the City of Wilmington that includes a schedule for refuse collection.

City of Wilmington Refuse Trash Facts:

The resident of a single-family property or a designated person of any multiple family property is responsible for:

The removal of trash containers from the public right of way after trash collection; the removal of trash from the property and from the sidewalks or alleyways; keeping all sidewalks clear of snow and ice.

Garbage should be drained of moisture and placed in trash bags that are securely closed. This garbage must be placed in metal or plastic containers. These containers must be covered with a watertight lid.

The owner of a residential property, whether occupied by the owner or by renters, is responsible for providing at least one covered metal or plastic container for each individual dwelling unit.

All trash containers must be placed out for collection before 6:00 a.m. the day of collection, but not before 6:00 p.m. of the day before collection. These containers must be removed the same day of collection. Certain exemptions may be granted by the City.

After garbage collection, remember that all containers must be placed along the side of the house, 5 ft. back from the front facade, or in the rear.

Collection day for residents east of I-95 will be on Monday for trash and Thursday for recycling.

Property owners are responsible for keeping the alleyway in the rear or side of the house free of trash and weeds. If there is a common alleyway, both property owners are reponsible for the maintenance.

Special pick-ups of large bulk items (furniture, appliances, etc.) may be scheduled by calling 576-3878.

It is illegal to put garbage in any street, public place, park, vacant lot, alley, or private property for any reason other than scheduled trash collection.

Grass and weeds must be kept below 8 inches in height.

Anyone who owns or occupies a business in the City is responsible for keeping the sidewalk and curbs free of litter.

It is not permitted to post any notice, poster, or other paper or device to any lamppost, traffic signal, traffic equipment post, public utility pole, tree, or public structure or building.

Recycling:

The City of Wilmington has teamed with RecycleBank™ for a curb side recycling program. This innovative program allows residents to place all of their recyclables in one container and put it on the curb for pick-up at no additional cost. In exchange for participating in the program, residents can earn up to $25.00 a month in coupons for use at chain stores like Starbucks or ACME as well as stores right in your neighborhood.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

A resident receives a recycle container with wheels. On scheduled recycling days, when the RecycleBank™ truck picks-up the container, it is weighed and a bar code associated with the residence is scanned. Participants are then credited a certain dollar amount for every pound of recyclables they provide.

WHAT CAN BE RECYCLED?

For further questions on what can or can't be recycled, or any questions about the RecycleBank program visit www.recyclebank.com or call 1-888-727-2978.

Plastic containers with the #1 & #2 recycling symbols; Glass bottles & jars; White paper; Detergent containers; Envelopes; Plastic milk containers; Cardboard; Aluminum can; Junk mail; Steel cans; Soft books; Tin cans; Magazines; Empty aerosol cans; Telephone books; Newspaper; Cereal boxes; Mixed paper;

More information about curbside recycling is available at the RecycleBank™ website at www.recyclebank.com.

More Recycling Information

RecycleBank