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1. How do I get my yard waste picked up?

Each year, starting the first Wednesday in March through the first Wednesday in December, the City of Newark collects yard waste on “Green Wednesdays.”  Collections between December and March can be scheduled by calling the Public Works and Water Resources Department at (302)366-7000. Accepted items include leaves, grass clippings, branches less than 6” diameter, and dirt-free garden debris. No man-made materials will be accepted.

Yard waste will not be collected during holiday weeks. For all collections, residents must use either a 35-gallon or 95-gallon cart (green cart with a tan lid) provided by the City and place the cart at your curb prior to 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday. A cart not provided by the City cannot be lifted by the automated trucks and will not be emptied.

2. How do I get a new cart if the one I was assigned gets stolen?

You are asked to call the City of Newark Police Department to file a report that it was stolen. The next step would be to call the Public Works Department for your cart serial number. If you are unable to find your cart, a $75 replacement fee would apply.

3. Can I put large items in my automated container?

The lid must be able to close and weight cannot be over 125 lbs. for 35-gallon cart and 340 lbs. for a 95-gallon cart.

4. If I have additional trash that will not fit in the automated container can the items be placed for collection beside the container?

The refuse collection is a fully automated process. Any additional trash will not be accepted. If this occurs on a regular basis, and you are in need of an additional container, a yearly lease fee of $100 would apply and an Equipment Rental Agreement would need to be filled out. When both items have been received, the cart will be issued.

5. How do I get items picked up that will not fit in the trash container?

Call the Public Works Department at (302) 366-7000 and the next available date for bulk collection will be scheduled.

6. What type of items do you collect for bulk collection?

We will pick up appliances, furniture, hot water heaters, etc. Four items may be scheduled per bulk pickup for no charge. Hazardous materials will not be accepted.

7. What can I do with the hazardous materials that the City cannot collect?

They may be taken to the Delaware Solid Waste Authority (DSWA). For more information, please call the DSWA at (800) 404-7080.

8. When and where do I place the items for bulk collection?

The items need to be placed at the curb prior to 7:00 a.m. the day of the scheduled pickup or at the earliest 6:00 p.m. the night before.

9. How many items am I allowed per bulk pickup and is there a yearly limit to the amount of bulk pick-ups I can schedule?

Four items per bulk pick-up at no charge. There is no yearly limit for bulk pick-ups.

10. If I would like to have more than four (4) items collected for bulk (ex. cleanout) when is this scheduled and what is the fee?

Fee pickups for bulk collection are scheduled on Tuesdays. Call Public Works at (302) 366-7000 for the next available date and current billing rates.

11. Why wasn't my trash picked up?

Refuse needs to be placed curbside no later than 7:00 a.m. on the scheduled collection day in approved containers. In regards to the holiday refuse collection schedule, please refer to your City issued newsletter or Newark TV 22.

12. Does the City offer a curbside recycling program?

The City does have its own curbside recycling program. Recycling pick up is one of two days (Thursday or Friday) already assigned to you.

13. Will the City fix my drainage problems?

The City does not work on private property, however, we will inspect and advise of possible solutions.

14. Does the City perform repairs on all streets in the City?

The City performs work on city streets only. The Delaware Department of Transportation performs work on state roads. We will notify DelDOT of concern.