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Joseph Freebery
Public Services Director
900 Wilmington Road
New Castle, DE 19720
(302)322-9808

(302)322-9813
fax: (302) 323-2144
email: jfreebery@newcastlecity.org

 

George O'Neal
Supervisor of Public Works
900 Wilmington Road
New Castle, DE 19720
(302)322-9808
fax: (302) 323-2144
email: goneal@ci.new-castle.de.us


Due to the excessive summer heat the garbage collection schedule will start one hour earlier than usual during the months of July and August.


The Public Works Division is the largest Division of the Public Services Department, employing eleven full time positions. Public Works is supervised by our management team of George O'Neal, Supervisor and Irv Thatcher, Foreman. The Public Works Division is responsible for the operation and maintenance of twenty plus miles of the City street system, plus twice a week trash collection. In conjunction with the Trustees maintenance personnel the Public Works Division maintains approximately 130 acres of parks and open space.

Additional services provided by Public Works include fall leaf collection, street sweeping, grass cutting street markings drainage maintenance, and numerous other services to enhance the quality of life for the residents in the City of New Castle.

Obviously during the winter months we provide snow plowing, which leads to an important point. When snowfall is expected, it would greatly enhance our operations if residents would remove their vehicles from the street to allow for easier and more efficient snow plowing from our crews.

Maintenance of roadways and traffic and street signage is a monumental task and we kindly request that you report any "pot holes" or damaged street or traffic signs by calling 322-9813, 322-9808, or you can send me an e-mail at goneal@newcastlecity.org.

You may request a special trash pickup by also calling 322-9813, 322-9808, or again my sending me an e-mail. Items such as refrigerators, dishwashers, TV's, sofa's etc. do require a special pickup fee.

City of New Castle
Special Trash pick up fees

Resolution No. 2001-15

Refrigerator

$30.00

Dishwasher

$25.00

Stoves

$25.00

Washers

$25.00

Dryers

$25.00

Air Conditioners

$20.00

Hot Water Heaters

$20.00

Sofas

$25.00

Upholstered Chairs

$20.00

Mattress/Bed Springs
Single

$18.00

Mattress/Bed Springs-King/Queen

$22.00

Rugs

$20.00

TV Set with Cabinet

$20.00

Dressers

$15.00

Construction/remodeling material must speak to a Foreman who will provide cost of removal.
Tree limbs and yard waste removal is free, call 322-9813 to schedule a Wednesday pick up.
To request a special pick up or inquire about pricing
Please call 322-9813.

Download the City of New Castle YARD WASTE RECYCLING PROGRAM Spring 2004 Brochure. (pdf)

We will be implementing a new program this spring by introducing yard waste recycling. We will designate one day a week for a special trash pick up of yard waste such as grass clippings, tree limbs etc. The City will then compost this material and use the compost around our parks and flower beds and trees within the open spaces in the City. This will be a tremendous benefit to the environment of the City, plus it will save money also. Additional details will be forthcoming. Recycling is also available at recycling bins located at 4th and Chestnut Street. The more you recycle, the more you help the environment and reduce our landfill costs.

We appreciate the opportunity to make New Castle the best place to live and work.


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Department Roster:

George O'Neal Supervisor
William Thatcher Foreman
Charles Fleetwood Equipment Operator
Keith Wilson Equipment Operator
Frank DiSabatino Equipment Operator
Garret Kratzer Equipment Operator
Forrest Reiss Mechanic
Gary Holmes Laborer
Robert Ford Laborer
Walter Broadway Laborer
Allen R. Cahall Laborer
Jose Lopez Laborer
Arthur Marino Laborer


The Public Services Department located at
900 Wilmington Road, New Castle, DE 19720
is receiving mail at this location.

 

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