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Council adopts ordinance requiring garbage to be bagged inside approved containers; recycling excluded
Summary
In its second reading, Seaford adopted a change to municipal code requiring all garbage and refuse to be placed in secure bags inside approved containers; the code explicitly exempts recycling handled under state regulations.
Seaford9s City Council on Aug. 12 adopted changes to municipal code (Chapter 10) requiring that all garbage and refuse placed out for collection be contained in secure bags and inside approved containers. Building official Benjamin Bailey and staff explained the amendment responds to numerous complaints about loose trash blowing from containers and littering neighborhoods. The revised language adds an exception specifying that recycling shall not be required to be bagged and must conform to State of Delaware recycling regulations. Bailey described the enforcement approach: staff will first attempt friendly contact when the source of overflow is known, then send certified notice with 5 to 10 days to cure. If not remedied, the city may contract cleanup and lien the property for costs of labor and materials. Council passed the second reading unanimously; the ordinance will be enforced per the code process. Why it matters: The change aims to reduce litter and neighborhood impacts from unsecured refuse, while preserving state-regulated curbside recycling practices. Next steps: Building inspectors and code enforcement will implement the notice, cure, and lien process as needed.
