Call Public Works at 302-366-7000 to schedule a bulk pickup. Collections are scheduled each week, first come, first served, except holiday weeks.[3]
Residents within the city limits may schedule two collections a year at no cost. Fees apply to items of excessive weight or that need equipment to lift.[3]
If there are more than four items, fees apply, mostly based on loading time.[3]
Mattresses and box springs are accepted only if wrapped and sealed in plastic.[3]
Put items where your carts normally go by 7 a.m. on collection day. You may set them out the night before, but not before 6 p.m.[3]
Special pickup through Wilmington 311 for items over 50 pounds or too big for trash cans, including mattresses, furniture, appliances (remove refrigerator doors), rugs and clothes. The page doesn't state a fee.[5]
Dial 311 in city limits or 302-576-2620 from outside, Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.[5]