Amid Hints of Spring, DNREC Reminds Delawareans of Yard Waste Options, Including Beneficial Reuse
As springtime approaches and lawn and garden cleanup begins, DNREC reminds Delaware residents that yard waste is banned from the state’s landfills. But there’s a more encouraging reminder when it comes to yard waste – when mulched or composted, it can become outstanding organic material that enhances beautification efforts for better lawns and gardens.
Delawareans Can Buy Composters Online at a Discount Through April 3 Via DNREC Promotion
DNREC is promoting an online discount sale of compost bins through April 3, offering composters, rain barrels and conservation accessories to Delawareans at reduced prices.
Limited Open Burning of Brush, Branches and Limbs Allowed in Delaware Until May 1
DNREC reminds the public open burning of materials such as tree limbs, brush and branches is allowed until May 1 – when the state’s annual open burning ban takes effect and continues through Sept. 30.
DNREC Shuts Down Polly Drummond Yard Waste Site Following a Second Suspicious Ground Fire in a Week
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today that a second ground fire of unknown origin at the Polly Drummond yard waste site within a week’s time has caused DNREC to shut the northern New Castle County site until further notice.
DNREC Encourages Delawareans to Recycle Christmas Trees
After the holidays, the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control encourages Delawareans to keep their real Christmas trees out of the state’s landfills by recycling them at any of the many yard waste recycling sites located throughout the state.
