City Policy on Trash Cans on Lewes Beach (8/3/21)

Questions have been raised about the location and placement of trash cans on Lewes Beach. In an email from the City Manager, the city will only place blue trash barrels in select areas, due in part to erosion, although there now are blue barrels in several locations where the beach is very narrow. In addition, unlike before, she suggested trash collection is scheduled for late morning or early afternoon, when use of the beach makes collection more difficult. The city has placed standard, lidded trash cans on beach entrances close to Bay Avenue, which the city claims has reduced sea gulls from removing garbage. Click here for a copy of the city’s email.