New video series on DNREC YouTube Channel shows how to repurpose common recyclable plastic items for new uses
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | Date Posted: Monday, April 29, 2019
Got any empty plastic containers waiting to be recycled? A new series of quick, fun videos show you some clever ways to reuse and repurpose these items.
Delaware Recycling Public Advisory Council to meet Wednesday, May 1 in Dover
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 23, 2019
DOVER – Delaware’s Recycling Public Advisory Council (RPAC) will meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, at DNREC’s State Street Commons Offices located at 100 W. Water Street, Dover, DE 19904. The RPAC meeting agenda can be found on the state’s Public Meeting Calendar. The Recycling Public Advisory Council was enacted into law by Senate Bill 234 in May 2010, and charged with advising the Governor’s Office, the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, and the Delaware Solid Waste Authority on all aspects of recycling, including: methodology for measuring recycling rates; development of grant criteria and selection of applications; and possible outreach activities designed to achieve higher recycling rates.
DNREC sponsoring Earth Day events throughout the state
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Date Posted: Thursday, April 18, 2019
In observance of Earth Day, Monday, April 22, DNREC encourages all Delawareans to take part in the many activities across the state.
The Division of Parks & Recreation invites visitors to participate in maritime-themed ‘paint nights’ beginning May 11
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Monday, April 15, 2019
Interpreters at Delaware Seashore State Park are combining recycling and maritime heritage in an innovative “upcycling” craft program.
DNREC Recycling Program offers compost bins for sale online at discount price for pickup at three locations statewide
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | Date Posted: Thursday, March 21, 2019
DNREC’s Recycling Program within the Division of Waste & Hazardous Substances is offering compost bins that can be pre-ordered online at a discount price of $50, half the retail price of the bins. The bins must be picked up by the purchaser at any of three locations: Dover, Lewes, and Delaware City. Orders for discounted compost bins must be placed online at www.enviroworld.us/delaware, with major credit cards and PayPal accepted.
