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  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control


DNREC Relaunches ‘Recyclopedia’ to Improve Recycling in State

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | News | Date Posted: Monday, November 14, 2022

In recognition of America Recycles Day on Nov. 15, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control today relaunches an improved online resource to assist Delawareans and visitors alike in knowing what is acceptable for recycling in the First State.




Delaware Natural Resources Police Cite Sussex Man for Illegal Dumping

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | News | Date Posted: Friday, September 23, 2022

Delaware Natural Resources Police Environmental Crimes Unit (ECU) arrested a Georgetown man Tuesday, Sept. 20, on a charge of illegal dumping on a public roadway.




Volunteers Needed for Christina River Watershed Cleanup April 2

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | News | Office of the Secretary | Date Posted: Thursday, February 17, 2022

As part of the month-long 2022 Earth Day celebration in April, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control joins the Christina Conservancy and the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary to mobilize volunteers to pick up trash in northern Delaware during the 30th annual Christina River Watershed Cleanup.




DNREC Encourages Delawareans to Recycle Christmas Trees

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | News | Date Posted: Monday, December 20, 2021

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control encourages Delawareans to regift their real Christmas trees to the environment by recycling them at one of the many yard waste recycling facilities located throughout the state.




Nominations Open for 2021 Young Environmentalist Awards

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 18, 2021

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is looking for Delaware students who are working to make a difference for the environment, and encouraging teachers, classmates, club or group leaders, family members and others to nominate these students for the 2021 Young Environmentalist of the Year Awards.







  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control


DNREC Relaunches ‘Recyclopedia’ to Improve Recycling in State

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | News | Date Posted: Monday, November 14, 2022

In recognition of America Recycles Day on Nov. 15, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control today relaunches an improved online resource to assist Delawareans and visitors alike in knowing what is acceptable for recycling in the First State.




Delaware Natural Resources Police Cite Sussex Man for Illegal Dumping

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | News | Date Posted: Friday, September 23, 2022

Delaware Natural Resources Police Environmental Crimes Unit (ECU) arrested a Georgetown man Tuesday, Sept. 20, on a charge of illegal dumping on a public roadway.




Volunteers Needed for Christina River Watershed Cleanup April 2

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | News | Office of the Secretary | Date Posted: Thursday, February 17, 2022

As part of the month-long 2022 Earth Day celebration in April, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control joins the Christina Conservancy and the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary to mobilize volunteers to pick up trash in northern Delaware during the 30th annual Christina River Watershed Cleanup.




DNREC Encourages Delawareans to Recycle Christmas Trees

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | News | Date Posted: Monday, December 20, 2021

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control encourages Delawareans to regift their real Christmas trees to the environment by recycling them at one of the many yard waste recycling facilities located throughout the state.




Nominations Open for 2021 Young Environmentalist Awards

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 18, 2021

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is looking for Delaware students who are working to make a difference for the environment, and encouraging teachers, classmates, club or group leaders, family members and others to nominate these students for the 2021 Young Environmentalist of the Year Awards.