West Branch Communications Group
Yard Waste Disposal Options
Living in the City of Newark we
are fortunate to have several options for getting rid of
yard waste. There is also an option provided by New
Castle County that many residents may not be aware of.
Listed below are the options we have for yard waste disposal.
City of Newark Grass Collection
Requirements
· Grass clippings must be placed curbside in 32-gallon garbage cans with lids and handles before 8:00 a.m. each Saturday.
· The maximum weight of filled containers is 40 pounds. Plastic bags will not be accepted.
· No garbage, animal waste, brush/sticks, trimmings or dirt will be collected with grass clippings on Saturdays.
· Similarly, no grass clippings will be accepted on regular refuse collection days
City of Newark Scheduled Pick up
Yard waste (bundles under 40 lbs. and less than 4 feet in length or 32-gallon containers under 40 lbs.). A maximum of six (6) bundles or six (6) containers or any combination of the two will be accepted free of charge. Yard waste in bags will not be accepted.
To inquire about fees or to schedule a pickup, you may call Public Works at (302) 366-7045.
Another option provided by New Castle County
New Castle County
also maintains a drop-off site, where you can take your yard
waste. For this drop-off site there is no requirement
to have your yard waste in containers or bundles, just pull
in and unload the waste. They will take all yard
waste, grass, leaves, branches (up to 4 inches in diameter),
etc. I have used these facilities several times this
year. Saves having to tie items into bundles or
cutting them up to fit into containers.
There is also free mulch available at this site.
Polly
Drummond Hill Community Yard Waste Demonstration Site
Open Everyday; 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. unless
otherwise posted.
The site is located in the Pike Creek area on Polly Drummond
Hill Road, about a ½ mile north of the Kirkwood Highway.
