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Household Hazardous Waste/Electronics Recycling/Paper Shredding Event

Here is some information about an upcoming Household Hazardous Waste/Electronics Recycling and Paper Shredding Event this Saturday, October 31st, 8AM-2PM. Here is the link Also, please note: Shredded paper IS recyclable ONLY when it is brought to an event like … Continue reading

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DNREC Homeowner Assistance Program-Removing Old Underground Tanks

Out with the Old – In with the New By Amy Bryson and Christina Wirtz DNREC’s new heating fuel underground storage tank closure assistance program helps homeowners remove old underground tanks. The article can be found in the Fall, 2015 … Continue reading

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Community Forestry Training Survey – your input is needed

The following may be of interest to members of our community Dear Community Tree Advocates: Penn State Extension Urban Forestry Program in partnership with DCNR Bureau of Forestry is planning a comprehensive program to train and assist municipal shade tree … Continue reading

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Recycling in Delaware – A comprehensive guide

Last month we reviewed some recycling Q&A. Now here is a Comprehensive guide on recycling in Delaware that you can share with your community.

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Recycling Q&A

Not always sure what items can be recycled? Below are some questions and answers that may be helpful and add clarification to Delaware’s Recycling Program 1. Are the heavy plastic “bags” that sheets and blankets and bedspread come in recyclable? … Continue reading

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Household Hazardous Waste / Electronic Goods / Paper Shredding

Event Date: Saturday, June 06, 2015 Time: 08:00AM–02:00PM Location: University of Delaware-Campus Guard Building 550 S. College Avenue Newark, DE Household Hazardous Waste               http://dswa.com/programs_haz.asp Product containers marked with words, “Warning: Hazardous,” “Flammable,” “Poisonous,” “Corrosive” or “Explosive.” For example; household cleaners, garden … Continue reading

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2015 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events Schedule

Household Hazardous Waste / Electronic Goods / Paper Shredding The Delaware Solid Waste Authority (DSWA) operates Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Events at different locations throughout the year. Delaware residents can bring their HHW to the event free of charge. … Continue reading

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Naamans Creek Watershed April 18th Cleanup Review

The 2015 Naamans Creek Watershed Cleanup, held annually in connection with the Christina River Watershed Cleanup, pulled out a lot of trash from the stream and surrounding areas. Below are some pictures from the the April 18th Christina River Cleanup. We ended … Continue reading

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Brandywine School District Board Candidate Forum-4/27/15

Come meet the Candidates for the Brandywine School Board of Education. The Brandywine School District Board Candidate Forum is set for Monday, April 27th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm at the Brandywine High School Auditorium. Organized by Delaware PTA – Region 1 Following introductions, … Continue reading

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New Castle County’s UDC Focus Group – Civic Organizations

You are cordially invited join a workshop for community leaders and civic organizations regarding changes to the New Castle County Department of Land Use Unified Development Code (UDC). The Focus Group will meet on Thursday, March 26 , 2015 from … Continue reading

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