Storm Update- Monday Evening 2/23/26 & Revised Solid Waste & Recycling Schedule
Date Posted: Monday, February 23rd, 2026The level 2 driving restriction for New Castle County has been downgraded to a level 1. This means that drivers should avoid traveling on roadways, unless there is a significant safety, health, or business reason to do so. All motorists are urged to drive with extreme caution. On Tuesday, 2/24/2026, the City of New Castle offices will open on a normal schedule. In order to allow Public Works to continue to cleanup from the storm, solid waste pickup will be delayed one additional day. Yard waste pickup is canceled for the week of 2/23-2/27. Solid waste pickup originally scheduled for Monday, February 23rd, 2026 will be collected on Wednesday, February 25th, 2026. Solid waste pickup originally scheduled for Tuesday, February 24th, 2026 will be collected on Thursday, February 26th, 2026. Recycling will be picked up on Friday, February 27th, 2026. Residents are again reminded to remove any snow or ice […]
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Storm Update, Monday 2/23/2026
Date Posted: Monday, February 23rd, 2026As of 8 am today, Monday, February 23rd, 2026, the state of Delaware state of emergency remains in effect. The Level 2 Driving restriction also remains in effect for New Castle County. This means that no person may operate a motor vehicle on Delaware roadways when a Level 2 Driving Restriction has been activated, except for persons designated as essential personnel including operators of snow removal equipment employed, contracted by a public or private entity or designated persons already approved through the Delaware Emergency Management Agency’s State of Emergency Driving Waiver Program. Public Works crews have been out in the City since yesterday plowing and working to clear the roads as quickly and safely as possible. They will continue throughout the day to ensure the roads are cleared as the storm continues. Residents are reminded to remove any snow or ice from sidewalk within 24 hours of the end of […]
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State of Emergency Declared Sunday 2/22/26
Date Posted: Sunday, February 22nd, 2026A state of emergency has been issued for the state of Delaware at 12 pm on Sunday, February 22, 2026 to allow for the mobilization of statewide resources to prepare for the impending winter storm. Residents should also prepare for the issuance of state mandated driving restrictions to keep motorists and emergency responders safe by minimizing nonessential travel during periods of severe weather and perilous road conditions. The City of New Castle offices will be closed on Monday, 2/23/2026. Only essential emergency personnel should report to work. As Public Works will be anticipated to be working to clear the snow, solid waste pickup will be delayed for the week. Yard waste pickup is canceled for the week of 2/23-2/27. Solid waste pickup originally scheduled for Monday, February 23rd, 2026 will be collected on Tuesday, February 24th, 2026. Solid waste pickup originally scheduled for Tuesday, February 24th, 2026 will be collected […]
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Potential Storm Sunday 2/22 into Monday 2/23
Date Posted: Saturday, February 21st, 2026❄️❄️❄️Impending Winter Weather❄️ ❄️❄️ The City is monitoring the impending weekend winter weather, which includes the possibility of heavy snowfall from Sunday, 2/22 into Monday, 2/23 To support public safety and snow removal operations, residents are asked to: ❄️Avoid travel and stay off the roads if possible. ❄️Do not push or shovel snow into roadways. ❄️Keep snow clear of home vent pipes and exhaust vents. ❄️Check on neighbors who may need assistance during extreme cold. ❄️If off-street parking is available, please move vehicles, if possible, to facilitate plowing. ❄️Please make sure you remove any snow or ice from sidewalk within 24 hours of the end of the storm. ❄️Register for Code Red notifications for alerts related to the storm, public safety, trash removal, etc. Public Works crews will be working throughout the storm to keep main roads and emergency routes open. Please be patient during snow removal efforts, as […]
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Outage
Date Posted: Tuesday, February 17th, 2026The City is currently experiencing an outage affecting internet and phone lines. Our team is working to repair this as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience as we work through this. If you need immediate attention to a concern, please visit the City Administration building at 220 Delaware St., New Castle.
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Winter Storm Clean Up
Date Posted: Friday, January 30th, 2026After a long and busy week, we would like to thank the City of New Castle Public Works Team, The Municipal Services Commission of the City of New Castle and Cirillo Brothers for their hard work to prepare for and cleanup from Winter Storm Fern. The snow and ice have been difficult to clean up, but everyone has been working diligently to keep the area as clean and safe as possible. We appreciate the patience and support of the community. We also thank all residents who have worked to clear their sidewalks and support their neighbors in clearing their sidewalks. We know this was no easy task due to the heavy ice and we thank you for your efforts to keep our community safe.
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City Offices Remain Closed for Tuesday, January 27th, 2026
Date Posted: Monday, January 26th, 2026The state of emergency for the state of Delaware has been lifted, but the level 1 driving restriction remains in effect due to potentially dangerous driving conditions. The City of New Castle offices will remain closed through Tuesday, January 27th, 2026. Thank you again for your patience as we work to keep the City clean and safe and our staff safe as well. A reminder that Solid waste pickup originally scheduled for Monday, January 26th, 2026 will be collected on Wednesday, January 28th, 2026. Solid waste pickup originally scheduled for Tuesday, January 27th, 2026 will be collected on Thursday, January 29th, 2026. Citywide recycling for this week will be collected on Friday, January 30th, 2026. Yard waste is canceled for the week. Governor Meyer Terminates Delaware State of Emergency
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Level 2 Driving Restriction Reduced to a Level 1. State of Emergency Remains in Effect.
Date Posted: Monday, January 26th, 2026As of 10 am today; Monday, January 26th, 2026, the state of Delaware state of emergency remains in effect. The Level 2 Driving Restriction for Kent and New Castle Counties has been reduced to a Level 1 Driving Restriction. This means that drivers should avoid traveling on roadways, unless there is a significant safety, health, or business reason to do so. All motorists are urged to drive with extreme caution. Public Works crews continue to work to plow the City. We thank you for your patience as we continue to cleanup from this storm.
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City Offices Closed; Monday 1/26 & Solid Waste Pickup Delayed
Date Posted: Sunday, January 25th, 2026Due to the continuing storm, the City of New Castle offices will be closed on Monday, 1/26/26. Only essential emergency personnel should report to work. As Public Works staff continues to work to clear the snow and is preparing to deal with this through the end of the storm, solid waste and recycling pickup will be delayed for the week. Yard waste pickup is canceled for the week of 1/26-1/30. Solid waste pickup originally scheduled for Monday, January 26th, 2026 will be collected on Wednesday, January 28th, 2026. Solid waste pickup originally scheduled for Tuesday, January 27th, 2026 will be collected on Thursday, January 29th, 2026. Citywide recycling for this week will be collected on Friday, January 30th, 2026. We thank you for staying safely off of the road- except for emergency personnel and for your patience as we work to cleanup from this ongoing storm.
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Level 2 Driving Restrictions as of 10 am, Sunday 1/25/26
Date Posted: Sunday, January 25th, 2026As of 10 am today; Sunday, January 25th, 2026, the state of Delaware state of emergency remains in effect. Additionally, a Level 2 Driving Restriction for Kent and New Castle Counties has been implemented. This means that – person may operate a motor vehicle on Delaware roadways when a Level 2 Driving Restriction has been activated, except for persons designated as essential personnel including operators of snow removal equipment employed, contracted by a public or private entity or designated persons already approved through the Delaware Emergency Management Agency’s State of Emergency Driving Waiver Program. Public Works crews have been out plowing the City since early this morning. This will continue as the storm progresses. Code Purple Shelters remain open 24 hours statewide. These are temporary, volunteer-run, or non-profit emergency housing activated during severe winter weather to provide safe, warm overnight refuge, meals, and resources. The shelters can be contacted as […]
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State of Emergency Declared 1/23/2026
Date Posted: Friday, January 23rd, 2026Governor Matthew Meyer has signed a State of Emergency at 5:00 p.m. today in anticipation of Winter Storm Fern. The State of Emergency will take effect at 12:01 a.m. on Sunday, January 25, 2026, and will allow for the mobilization of statewide resources needed to prepare for and respond to this storm, including the activation of the Delaware National Guard. Delawareans should also anticipate the issuance of State-mandated Driving Restrictions. Three levels of Driving Restrictions are designed to keep motorists and emergency responders safe by minimizing nonessential travel during periods of severe weather and perilous road conditions. Visit the link below for more details: https://news.delaware.gov/2026/01/23/soe-eoc-activated-winter-storm/
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Impending Winter Weather
Date Posted: Friday, January 23rd, 2026The City is monitoring the impending weekend winter weather, which includes extremely cold temperatures and heavy snowfall of several inches, from late Saturday evening through Monday. To support public safety and snow removal operations, residents are asked to: Avoid travel and stay off the roads if possible. Do not push or shovel snow into roadways. Keep snow clear of home vent pipes and exhaust vents. Check on neighbors who may need assistance during extreme cold. If off-street parking is available, please move vehicles, if possible, to facilitate plowing. Please make sure you remove any snow or ice from sidewalk within 24 hours of the end of the storm. Register for Code Red notifications for alerts related to the storm, public safety, trash removal, etc. . Public Works crews will be working throughout the storm to keep main roads and emergency routes open. Please be patient during snow removal efforts, […]
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Welcome to the City of New Castle
Date Posted: Friday, May 8th, 2015Step back in time and experience the charm and beauty of colonial New Castle. Walk the cobblestone streets and enjoy the historic sites of this riverfront community. Historic New Castle, Delaware is located just 10 minutes south of downtown Wilmington with easy access from I-95 and I-295. Overlooking the Delaware River, Historic New Castle is the oldest continuously occupied town in the Delaware Valley. And, thanks to preservation efforts, this vibrant, fully occupied community remains one of the most important Colonial/Federal villages in America – second only to Williamsburg, Virginia in the number and authenticity of its historic structures. The New Castle Court House Museum is part of the the First State National Historical Park. New Castle, originally named Fort Casimir, was founded in 1651 by Peter Stuyvesant, who was sent to provide the Dutch with command of all river traffic. Because of its strategic location, ownership of the settlement […]
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Delaware Grocery Initiative
Date Posted: Wednesday, February 11th, 2026The Delaware Grocery Initiative and First State Food System Program (DGI/FSFSP) is back for 2026 with $700K in available funding! The goal is to expand access to healthy foods in food deserts in Delaware and areas at risk of becoming food deserts, by providing grants and other forms of financial assistance to eligible food businesses and organizations, to Delaware farmers; small, community and independent grocery retailers offering culturally diverse foods; food banks; food pantries; and other food supply chain businesses and organizations. Awarded funds may be used to support operations, capital expenses, equipment purchases, and other projects that expand supply chain capacity and strengthen collaboration among community partners. DSB will hold a webinar on Feb. 18th at 12:30 p.m. Changes to this year’s Delaware Grocery Initiative include increased funding, a scaled funding model similar to what was used for the Fall 2025 EDGE Grant Competition, and an improved online portal […]
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