Category Archives: Environmental

Residential Waste Disposal & Recycle Collection Guide

Below is the latest document for residents to use to ease their selection of a waste hauler. We have provided this  RESIDENTIAL-WASTE-DISPOSAL Guide for our members use on their websites. This guide can assist the residential customer in evaluating various companies that … Continue reading

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22nd Annual Christina River Cleanup a Success

The results of the April 6, 2013 cleanup of Naamans Creek held in connection with the 22nd Annual Christina River Cleanup are as follows. In the entire Christina River Cleanup, approximately 18 tons of trash was collected. The Naamans Creek … Continue reading

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Beautification of CSX Railroad Bridge over Marsh Road

CCOBH supports the efforts of the Carrcroft/Carrcroft Crest Civic Association in seeking the beautification of the CSX railroad bridge over Marsh Road as well as other railroad bridges throughout Brandywine Hundred. The community is reaching out to other neighboring civic … Continue reading

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Reminder_Christina Watershed Cleanup_Sat. April 6th

Just a reminder, this Saturday, April 6th is the Annual Christina Watershed Cleanup. To find out more about how to participate, here is the link to our previous post.

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Christina River Watershed Cleanup April 6th, 2013

CCOBH is once again proud to help support the cleanup of the Naamans Creek portion of the Christina River Watershed on Saturday April 6th from 8am to Noon. We will meet behind Sweeney’s Bakery in the F&N Shopping Center. It is … Continue reading

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Weeds Gone Wild

CCOBH is pleased to provide access to the new and improved “Weeds Gone Wild” brochure for Brandywine Hundred provided by the Naamans Creek Watershed Association. Do your part to stop the spread of invasive plants in Brandywine Hundred.  Get your … Continue reading

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How materials are processed in the recycling stream

You may ask yourself, “Well, I have done my part and separated my trash into recyclables for pick up by my waste management service. Now where the heck does it go? Am I making a difference?” Here are some videos … Continue reading

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NEWS FROM THE DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL

Contact: Michael Globetti, DNREC Public Affairs, 302-739-9902 DNREC announces Executive Order 36 public hearing schedule for review of agency regulations DOVER (Dec. 18, 2012) – The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today that it will hold … Continue reading

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CCOBH/Naamans Creek Watershed Association May 10th Mtg.

CCOBH & Naamans Creek Watershed Association are pleased to announce a special meeting on: Stormwater in the Brandywine Hundred Watersheds Thursday May 10th at Springer Middle School 2220 Shipley Road, Wilmington, Delaware 19803 from 7-9PM in the Auditorium. Participants include: … Continue reading

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Naamans Creek Watershed Cleanup Report

Many thanks to the approximately 80 neighborhood volunteers who helped clean up about 2800 lbs. of trash from the Namaans Creek Watershed on Saturday April 21st. Councilman John Cartier and State Representative Bryon Short participated along Naamans Creek. The Tri-state … Continue reading

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