Information for Homeowners - DNREC
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Information for Homeowners - DNREC
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The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has a number of programs for homeowners. The Department regulations onsite wastewater systems and asbestos. It provides grants and homeowner assistance. And it offers guidance on a wide variety of subjects of interest to homeowners.
Your Property
Use the
Discovering Wetlands
guide to identify and learn about wetlands you may have in your back yard
Read the landowners guide to wetland restoration in Delaware to
find inspiration in restoration stories
(Part 1) and to
find resources for restoration
(Part 2)
Take advantage of the
Delaware Landowner Incentive Program
to find funding and assistance
Learn how to stabilize shorelines by
creating living shorelines
rather than bulkheads
DNREC offers a
Drainage and Stormwater Assistance
hotline at 302-855-1955 or by e-mail at
dnrec_drainage@delaware.gov
Responding to
old debris pits
and the sinkholes that they can cause.
Assistance in
closing underground storage tanks
(USTs) that store heating fuel.
Water and Wastewater
Learn about
Well Permits
and
Water Allocation
permits
Learn about on-site wastewater treatment and disposal systems known commonly as
septic systems
Learn more about how your septic system works:
Simply Septics Guide
Sistemas sépticos de forma simple
Learn about the
Septic Rehabilitation Loan Program
Energy and Your Home
Learn how you can take advantage of solar, geothermal and other
green energy alternatives
Use less energy at home by
weatherizing your home
See how Delaware’s modern
building energy codes
are helping reduce energy use
Reduce, re-use and recycle
to save energy expended on waste management
Explore the potential of home- and community level
green infrastructure
Most
open burning
is prohibited in Delaware from May 1 through September 30, typically referred to as “Ozone Season.”
Open Burning
Read the
Citizens’ Guide to Residential Open Burning
to learn what’s allowed, and what’s not.
Asbestos
Learn how to handle
asbestos in your home
.
Recycling and Yard Waste
Learn
what can be recycled
, and how to best take advantage of
recycling in Delaware
.
The best way to dispose of
yard waste
is to recycle it on-site. You can “grasscycle” by using a mulching mower and leave grass clippings to enrich your lawn.
Compost yard waste and kitchen scraps
for use in your garden. Your waste hauler may offer yard waste collection, or you can
take it to a drop-off facility
. Remember, yard waste may not be disposed of with your trash or in Delaware landfills.
Animals and Wildlife
Information about
Coyotes in Delaware
An online app to help you
find a nuisance wildlife control operator
If you think there’s
an animal with rabies
, contact the Division of Public Health at 302-744-4995 or toll-free at 1-866-972-9705
If there’s a dead animal on or near a roadway, use the
DelDOT Report an Issue app
(select “Dead Animal”) or contact the DelDOT Transportation Management Center at 302-659-4600, #77 on your cell, or through e-mail at
deldottmc@delaware.gov
For questions about ownership and breeding of exotic animals, visit the Dept. of Agriculture’s
Poultry and Animal Health Section
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Division of Air Quality
Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances
Division of Water
Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy
Division of Fish and Wildlife
Division of Parks and Recreation
Division of Watershed Stewardship
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Divisions
Office of the Secretary
Div. of Climate, Coastal and Energy
Div. of Air Quality
Div. of Water
Div. of Waste and Hazardous Substances
Div. of Fish and Wildlife
Div. of Parks and Recreation
Div. of Watershed Stewardship
About DNREC
DNREC Divisions
Boards and Councils
Vision and Mission
Delaware Coastal Cleanup
Environmental Justice at DNREC
Civil Rights and DNREC
Work for DNREC!
Internships with DNREC
Natural Resources Police
Topics of Interest
Open Data
Online Apps
E-Mail Lists
Coastal Zone Act
Admin. Law
Regulatory Development
Regulations
Environmental Permitting
DNREC Permit Fees
Secretary’s Orders
Public Notices
Public Meetings
Public Hearings
Environmental Appeals Board
Coastal Zone Industrial Control Board
FOIA Requests
DNREC News
Newsroom
Meetings and Events
Outdoor Delaware
Brand and Logo
Social Media
Digital Newsletter
Be the First to Know
Contact Us
DNREC Menu
Listen
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has a number of programs for homeowners. The Department regulations onsite wastewater systems and asbestos. It provides grants and homeowner assistance. And it offers guidance on a wide variety of subjects of interest to homeowners.
Your Property
Use the
Discovering Wetlands
guide to identify and learn about wetlands you may have in your back yard
Read the landowners guide to wetland restoration in Delaware to
find inspiration in restoration stories
(Part 1) and to
find resources for restoration
(Part 2)
Take advantage of the
Delaware Landowner Incentive Program
to find funding and assistance
Learn how to stabilize shorelines by
creating living shorelines
rather than bulkheads
DNREC offers a
Drainage and Stormwater Assistance
hotline at 302-855-1955 or by e-mail at
dnrec_drainage@delaware.gov
Responding to
old debris pits
and the sinkholes that they can cause.
Assistance in
closing underground storage tanks
(USTs) that store heating fuel.
Water and Wastewater
Learn about
Well Permits
and
Water Allocation
permits
Learn about on-site wastewater treatment and disposal systems known commonly as
septic systems
Learn more about how your septic system works:
Simply Septics Guide
Sistemas sépticos de forma simple
Learn about the
Septic Rehabilitation Loan Program
Energy and Your Home
Learn how you can take advantage of solar, geothermal and other
green energy alternatives
Use less energy at home by
weatherizing your home
See how Delaware’s modern
building energy codes
are helping reduce energy use
Reduce, re-use and recycle
to save energy expended on waste management
Explore the potential of home- and community level
green infrastructure
Most
open burning
is prohibited in Delaware from May 1 through September 30, typically referred to as “Ozone Season.”
Open Burning
Read the
Citizens’ Guide to Residential Open Burning
to learn what’s allowed, and what’s not.
Asbestos
Learn how to handle
asbestos in your home
.
Recycling and Yard Waste
Learn
what can be recycled
, and how to best take advantage of
recycling in Delaware
.
The best way to dispose of
yard waste
is to recycle it on-site. You can “grasscycle” by using a mulching mower and leave grass clippings to enrich your lawn.
Compost yard waste and kitchen scraps
for use in your garden. Your waste hauler may offer yard waste collection, or you can
take it to a drop-off facility
. Remember, yard waste may not be disposed of with your trash or in Delaware landfills.
Animals and Wildlife
Information about
Coyotes in Delaware
An online app to help you
find a nuisance wildlife control operator
If you think there’s
an animal with rabies
, contact the Division of Public Health at 302-744-4995 or toll-free at 1-866-972-9705
If there’s a dead animal on or near a roadway, use the
DelDOT Report an Issue app
(select “Dead Animal”) or contact the DelDOT Transportation Management Center at 302-659-4600, #77 on your cell, or through e-mail at
deldottmc@delaware.gov
For questions about ownership and breeding of exotic animals, visit the Dept. of Agriculture’s
Poultry and Animal Health Section
Related Topics:
about
,
assistance
,
homeowner
,
i am a
,
information
Office of the Secretary
Division of Air Quality
Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances
Division of Water
Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy
Division of Fish and Wildlife
Division of Parks and Recreation
Division of Watershed Stewardship
DNREC Newsroom
Public Meetings
Public Notices
DNREC Regulations
Environmental Justice
Non-Discrimination Notice
DNREC Open Data
FOIA Requests
DNREC Divisions
About DNREC
Work for DNREC!
Contact Us
+
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Delaware State Code
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Business First Steps
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Locations Directory
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Voting & Elections
Transparency
Health Insurance
Tax Center
Personal Income Tax
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Contact Us
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