LAWS TO HELP KEEP WILMINGTON CLEANER

Containers and timing are important

Garbage must be wrapped and drained of moisture and placed in substantial, securely closed plastic bags. The bags must be placed in garbage collection containers (watertight cans)with lids. No containers may be placed out for collection earlier than 6pm the day before collection; containers must be removed at the end of the collection day. All residents and business owners are encouraged to recycle.

KEEPING PARKS AND LOTS CLEAN

It is illegal to put garbage on any street, public place, park, vacant lot, or private property for any reason other than for scheduled garbage collection. Litter or rubbish must be placed in authorized receptacles or in official city dumps. Business owners are responsible for keeping their sidewalks free of litter.
For enforcement information, please contact the Department of Licenses and Inspection, (302) 576-3030 or Constituent Services, (302) 576-2489.

MAINTAINING TREES AND SHRUBBERY

Trees and shrubs must be well maintained and kept trimmed. Wild growth of grass and weeds must be removed. Grass shall not exceed 8 inches in height.
* Adapted from document prepared by The Clean Wilmington Committee.

Links

Trash Can and Street Sweeping Facts
Celebrate Earth Day!
Delaware Solid Waste Authority
City of Wilmington Trash and Refuse Collection