November 15th America Recycles Day!
November 15 is America Recycles Day! In an effort to greatly reduce the contamination that is ending up at Delaware’s sorting facility, we would like you to share the Recycling in Delaware poster with your friends and neighbors. If contamination continues, haulers will likely be forced to increase their rates to customers. Recycling in Delaware is easy. There […]
Hurricane Zeta Update
A Flood Watch remains in effect for portions of southeast Pennsylvania, most of southern New Jersey, and Delmarva. Gale Warnings remain in effect for the Atlantic Coastal waters and Lower Delaware Bay. A Wind Advisory is now in effect for Delaware Beaches. The primary concerns are waves of heavy rain leading to possible flooding, strong […]
Delaware Oil Spill Extends from Upper Delaware Bay to OC, MD.
For immediate release Oct. 28, 2020 Cleanup Operation Extends from Upper Delaware Bay to Ocean City, Md. Officials Warn Beachgoers to Avoid Oily Debris The Maryland Department of the Environment has joined the U.S. Coast Guard and the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control in a joint response, Wednesday, overseeing the cleanup operation […]
Delaware Bay Oil Spill Update
UPDATE: 10/26/2020 Fenwick Island has received reports of oil on the beach. DNREC inspected the beach late this morning. At this point, we have confirmation that some small spots ( 1 centimeter spots) were found in Fenwick, and we also know that Ocean City has reported spots of oil as well. Oil is on Fenwick […]
Delaware Bay Oil Spill Hotline 1-800-662-8802
If you believe there is oil on the beach please contact the Delaware Bay Oil Spill Hotline at 1-800-662-8802.
Delaware Bay Oil Spill
For immediate release Oct. 23, 2020 Oil Spill Cleanup of Delaware Bay Coastline Intensifies Today With Additional Resources Deployed The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and U.S. Coast Guard continued Thursday and Friday to spearhead a cleanup operation for the oil spill that has deposited blobs of oil called tar balls and oiled debris this […]
Revised- Committee Participation Sign- Up extended thru October 30th
Due to a clerical error excluding Board of Adjustments and Business Development Committees we are extending sign-up thru October 30th. If you have already signed up and wish to be apart of these committees please resubmit your application. If you DO NOT want to be apart of these committees and have already submitted an application, […]
State of Emergency Extended an Additional 30 Days
Governor John Carney on Friday, October 2, 2020 formally extended the State of Emergency declaration another 30 days to confront community spread of COVID-19, and issued the following statement: “We remain committed to getting more children in school, and more Delawareans back to work. To do that, we need Delawareans to stay vigilant, and follow […]
Proposed Pier and Dock at 1306 Schulz Road
DNREC- DIVISION OF WATER (Wetlands and Subaqueous Lands Section) LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Public Hearing The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control’s Wetlands and Subaqueous Lands Section (DNREC-WSLS) will conduct a virtual public hearing (Docket #2020-P-W-0021) on James and Meredith Bruner permit application, for a lease to construct and use a pier, dock and […]
DSWA Hazardous Waste & Electronic Goods Recycling Event: 9/26/2020
Collection Event- Hocker’s General Store (34960 Atlantic Avenue, Clarksville, DE 19970) September 26 @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm Household Hazardous Waste- Product containers marked with words, “Warning: Hazardous,” “Flammable,” “Poisonous,” “Corrosive” or “Explosive.” For example; household cleaners, garden pesticides, oil-based paints only, nail polish, fluorescent bulbs, or antifreeze. Electronic Goods Recycling- Electronic Equipment such as, old computers, printers, CD […]
