Public Works

 

Address:

1 Lincoln Street
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

Contact Information:

Phone: (302) 227-2637
Fax: (302) 227-4644
Email:  pw@cityofrehoboth.com

Directions

Driving south on Route 1, cross over the canal bridge, take Exit 1B turning right on Washington Street, turn right on Jefferson Street, turn left on Lincoln Street– located adjacent to the water tower.

Services/Responsibilities

Besides regular trash pickup duties, ongoing are carpentry, painting, welding, cleaning and general maintenance projects:

  • Clearing overgrowth of bushes and trees blocking intersections.
  • Repairing fences, boards, railings and bumpers on the Boardwalk.
  • Rebuilding and painting benches and lifeguard stands.
  • Repainting trash trucks and equipment.
  • Repairing and cleaning catch basin grates.
  • Trimming low overhanging trees.
  • Operating the street sweeper throughout the City of Rehoboth Beach.
  • Maintaining regular residential and commercial trash pickup duties.

Please chip in and keep our City clean.

Dept. News/Projects

The Department will collect leaves, branches and tree trimmings from May 15 to September 30 of each year, provided that such refuse is either bagged or securely tied together in bundles, each of which shall not exceed either fifty (50) pounds in weight or four (4) feet in length.  Disposal of leaves, branches and tree trimmings not so bagged or tied shall be the responsibility of the property owner.  From October 1 to May 14 of each year, the Department will collect loose leaves and also tree branches and tree trimmings less than four (4) feet in length if bundled and tied in accordance with above.

Special Refuse Pick Up – the Department will provide a special pickup for discarded household items other than construction materials.  The minimum fee is $75.00 and could be higher based on the items set out for collection.  Please respect your neighbor and do not set out household items unless you have arranged for these items to be picked up by the City or a private hauler.  Call 227-2637 to request a special pickup.

Employee Directory

Mel Craig - Department Head