Republic Services of Elkton, MD
Republic Services provides high-quality solid waste, recycling, transfer, and disposal services to residential and commercial customers in Elkton, MD. Our mission is to provide industry-leading solid waste and environmental services that exceed our customers’ highest expectations. We offer a safe, respectful, and rewarding workplace for our employees as we continue to develop a company dedicated to excellence, environmental responsibility, ethical behavior, and increasing shareholder value.
Customer service
Phone
302.658.4097 (Landline)
888.344.1489 (Text)
Monday – Friday
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
1420 New York Ave
Wilmington, DE 19801
Holiday schedule
We observe the following holidays:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Presidents' Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
General Election Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day
Service will be delayed by one day if it falls on a holiday. For instance, if your regular service day is Monday, you will be picked up on Tuesday and so on. If the holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, there will be no delay of service.
To schedule bulk pickup, please call 410.392.6636, ext 7102
Service Levels
As part of the new Town of Elkton contract, each residential unit will receive one-time-per-week recycling and trash service in 95-gallon carts provided by Republic Services. To stay informed of any service level changes, please sign up via text at 888.344.1489.
Republic Services will collect one bulk item per week placed at the curb. To schedule your bulk item, please contact the Department of Public Works at 410.392.6636, ext 7102.
Proper Cart Placement
New automated solid waste trucks have come to the Town of Elkton! These vehicles use an automatic arm to service carts, which requires specific cart placement and spacing to ensure collection. Carts must be placed 3 feet apart and at least 3 feet away from cars, trees, mailboxes, fences and gas/ electric meters. The lid opening needs to face the street. Allow at least 16 feet of overhead clearance above the carts. Place them within 2 feet from the edge of the street. Carts must be on the street, not behind vehicles, and must be serviceable from the street.
Additional resources
Recycling guidelines
Service Guide FAQ
Kid's corner
Download these fun games to add to your recycling knowledge.
Find additional age-appropriate educational materials at
Trash day maze
Help the truck driver navigate his route to pick up the neighborhood’s trash and recycling. Download
Electronics word search
Our electronics are tangled. Can you help find which electronics are recyclable? Download
Outdoors bingo
Take a walk around your neighborhood with this Bingo sheet. Find four in a row! Download
FAQs
Collection Guidelines & Reporting an Issue
Roll your cart to the curb the night before your collection day. The cart is emptied mechanically from inside a Republic Services® vehicle cab. The driver uses a joystick, much like those used in video games, to operate the arm that picks up the cart and empties the trash into the truck. The cart is set back in place, and the Republic Services truck moves on to the next stop.
Recycling Questions
The 95-gallon cart is for recycling. A list of items that can be recycled is provided on the Cecil County Landfill website at
