Free spring bulk cleanup scheduled for Rehoboth next month

It’s time for spring cleaning and the City of Rehoboth is prepared to assist its residents.

The city’s annual free bulk pickup is occurring next month, from Monday, April 28 to Friday, May 2 (southside, Schoolvue, and Scarborough Avenue Ext.) and from Monday, May 5 to Friday, May 9 (northside).

As a special service to residents, the City of Rehoboth Beach provides an annual spring bulk pickup service, during which time residential property owners may discard furniture, certain appliances, e-waste, and other large, bulky items free of charge.

City crews will pick up items daily throughout the work week in the designated areas.

To ensure proper disposal, residents are asked to follow these instructions:

• Place materials at the curb no more than 24 hours before pickup is scheduled.
• Place materials in front of your property line and on the same side of the street.
• Keep the bulk items pile clear of other objects, including cars.
• Do not block sidewalks or traffic lanes.

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Residents may request a special bulk pickup during other times of the year for a minimum fee of $75 by calling 302-227-6181, ext. 123.

The city asks that residents do not set out household items for pick up unless for the Spring Bulk Pickup or if they’ve scheduled a special pickup with the city or a private provider.

Accepted bulk items

• Appliances*
• e-waste (e.g., televisions and computer monitors)
• Universal waste (household batteries, fluorescent light bulbs less than 4 feet, and cell phones)*
• Furniture/mattresses
• Tires (maximum of 5; no rims)
• Junk
• Lumber, pipes, and trimmings no more than 4 inches in diameter and 5 feet in length

*Place these items to the side of your pile of other bulk items. Refrigerant must be recovered from appliances BEFORE they can be picked up. Owners should contact a professional, such as an employee of an appliance repair shop, to remove refrigerant prior to disposal.

Non-accepted bulk items

• Commercial waste
• Dirt, rocks, and bricks
• Lawn/tree/shrub trimmings
• Glass panes (will be accepted if broken into pieces, placed in a hard plastic container or cardboard box, and labeled “glass”)
• Concrete
• Vehicle batteries
• Household garbage
• Hot ashes
• Heavy materials (e.g., auto bodies, engines, etc.)
• Hazardous waste (e.g., paint, oil, chemicals, etc.)

More information, including items the city will and will not accept, can be found at rehobothbeachde.gov/spring-bulk-pickup.