When is garbage and recycling collected? Are there bag limits or sorting rules?
In the Town of Delmar, Delaware, collection schedule: Delmar, Delaware residents on Tuesday and Delmar, Maryland residents on Thursdays. One time per week.; container or bag limit: not more than thirty-five (35) gallons and a gross weight not to exceed fifty (50) pounds. durable plastic bags. bundles not more than two feet thick.; accepted or banned: yard refuse such as leaves and trimmings. Furniture, appliances, tires and other bulk items; fee: annual fee. additional fee for excessive refuse. fee for bulk items.. Source: Municipal Waste Collection Policy — Town of Delmar, verified 2026-06-05.
Municipal Waste Collection Policy — Town of Delmar
adopted ordinance
collection schedule
Delmar, Delaware residents on Tuesday and Delmar, Maryland residents on Thursdays. One time per week.
Delmar, Delaware residents on Tuesday; C.1
container or bag limit
not more than thirty-five (35) gallons and a gross weight not to exceed fifty (50) pounds. durable plastic bags. bundles not more than two feet thick.
A.4; B.2; B.3
accepted or banned
yard refuse such as leaves and trimmings. Furniture, appliances, tires and other bulk items
B.1; C.3
fee
annual fee. additional fee for excessive refuse. fee for bulk items.
C.2; C.3
scout note
Adopted by the Mayor & Council of Delmar, Delaware and Maryland; sets container standards (max 35 gal / 50 lbs), collection schedule (Tuesdays DE, Thursdays MD), and yard-waste rules. Policy effective as of July 1, 2007.