Category Archives: Environmental

National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

To improve safety in our homes, communities, and waterways, the Division of Public Health is coordinating with the Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 29th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Delawareans can discard their … Continue reading

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Christina River Watershed Cleanup – Sat. April 8th, 8AM-11PM

Its time for the annual Christina River Watershed Cleanup scheduled for Saturday, April 8, 2017 from 8AM-11PM. The Naamans Creek contingent will meet at the F&N shopping center behind Sweeney’s Bakery at 8:00 AM. Lunch for volunteers will be served at 11:30 AM. Contact your … Continue reading

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Recycling and Trash Issues Discussion-Thurs, Mar. 30th, 6:30PM

CCOBH is sponsoring a meeting dealing with recycling and trash issues on Thursday, March 30, 2017 6:30 PM at Springer Middle School. The main program will be a Delaware Solid Waste Authority (DSWA) presentation beginning at 7:00 PM. Trash haulers may choose to … Continue reading

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NCC Dept. of Special Services-Sewer Preventative Maintenance

Here in PDF format is the Powerpoint presentation given by representatives of the Department of Special Services this past Tuesday September 6, 2016 on the NCC Sewer Maintenance:Preventative Maintenance Program. This was recently shared by NCC Councilman Bob Weiner. It includes the projected start … Continue reading

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Greenfest 5 2016 – Brandywine School District’s Community Recycling Event

Here is some information on Greenfest 5 – Brandywine School District’s Community Recycling Event to be held on Saturday, August 27th 8AM to 2PM at Mt. Pleasant Elementary School.

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Reminder-Christina River Watershed Cleanup-Saturday, April 9th

Reminder:  This Saturday, April 9th is the Christina River Cleanup. You can register online at CHRISTINARIVERCLEANUP.ORG Here is your opportunity to join the Christina River Watershed Cleanup! Make a difference by spending a little time along the Naamas Creek! This year’s … Continue reading

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Household Hazardous Waste / Electronic Goods / Paper Shredding Events

Here is a Collection Event Flyer of upcoming recycling events throughout the State held by the DSWA (Delaware Solid Waste Authority). Household Hazardous Waste - Household Hazardous Waste- Product containers marked with words, “Warning: Hazardous,” “Flammable,” “Poisonous,” “Corrosive” or “Explosive.” For example; household cleaners, … Continue reading

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Bringing Nature Home to YOUR Yard

Bringing Nature Home to YOUR Yard Lecture & Workshop Date: Saturday, April 30th Time: 9 am – 12noon Location: Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1120 Darley Road, Wilmington, DE 19810 Schedule 9-9:15 am Registration, Coffee and light refreshments 9:15-9:30 Welcome and Overview … Continue reading

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Christina River Watershed Cleanup – Saturday April 9th

Here is your opportunity to join the Christina River Watershed Cleanup! Make a difference by spending a little time along the Naamas Creek! This year’s Cleanup is scheduled for Saturday, April 9. The Naamans Watershed group will meet at 8 … Continue reading

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Household Hazardous Waste/Electronics Recycling/Paper Shredding Event

Here is some information about an upcoming Household Hazardous Waste/Electronics Recycling and Paper Shredding Event this Saturday, October 31st, 8AM-2PM. Here is the link Also, please note: Shredded paper IS recyclable ONLY when it is brought to an event like … Continue reading

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