Town of Elsmere

05/29/2026

Through their partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation, Delmarva Power customers can request a free tree to plant at their home. Up to 700 trees are available on a first-come, first-served basis, including native species such as Bald Cypress, River Birch, Eastern Redbud, Red Maple, and Flowering Dogwood.

All trees in will be delivered directly to customers homes. Please see the link to the DPL tree reservation portal below.

https://get.arborday.org/delmarva

05/27/2026

REMINDER: Republic Services Collection Days have moved ONE DAY this week! See below ⬇️

ATTENTION RESIDENTS: In observance of Memorial Day, there will be a one-day delay for all waste collection services.

Solid Waste will be collected on Friday, May 29th.

Recycling & Yard Waste will be collected on Saturday, May 30th.

We appreciate your patience and understanding. Have a safe holiday weekend! 🇺🇸

05/25/2026

Today, the Town of Elsmere pauses to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. We are profoundly grateful for their selflessness and bravery.

To our Elsmere community, wishing you a safe, meaningful, and peaceful Memorial Day. Let us never forget the true meaning of this day. 🇺🇸✨

05/24/2026

"Elsmere honors and remembers all who have bravely served and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice." - Mayor Joann Personti

05/24/2026

05/19/2026

ATTENTION RESIDENTS: In observance of Memorial Day, there will be a one-day delay for all waste collection services.

Solid Waste will be collected on Friday, May 29th.

Recycling & Yard Waste will be collected on Saturday, May 30th.

We appreciate your patience and understanding. Have a safe holiday weekend! 🇺🇸

05/18/2026

‼️ ATTENTION RESIDENTS ‼️

The Town of Elsmere is asking for the public’s help in keeping our parks clean and enjoyable for everyone. Recently, we have seen an increase in littering throughout our parks and recreational areas. This behavior not only impacts the beauty of our community, but also creates safety concerns and additional maintenance costs for the Town.

We all share responsibility for taking care of our public spaces. Please dispose of trash properly, use provided receptacles, and encourage others to do the same. Let’s work together to keep Elsmere’s parks clean, safe, and welcoming for families, children, and visitors.

If you see ongoing issues or misuse of park property, please report it to Town offices or the appropriate authorities.

05/14/2026

☀️🍍 Scoop Up Some Summer Support at Our Pop-Up Food Pantry! 🍦☀️

The Town of Elsmere and the Food Bank of Delaware are partnering once again to help support local families with a Pop-Up Food Pantry this June!

Location: Town Hall – 11 Poplar Ave, Elsmere, DE 19805
Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Date: Tuesday, June 16th, 2026

Whether you’re in need of assistance or know someone who may benefit, we encourage you to stop by.

👉 Please remember to bring your ID or proof of Delaware residency. Food will be distributed until 11:00 AM or while supplies last.

‼️ Additional pantry dates will be announced as we receive them from the Food Bank of Delaware!

05/12/2026

🚨 SCAM ALERT 🚨

The Town of Elsmere is warning residents, contractors, developers, and local businesses about a reported phishing and impersonation scam involving fraudulent emails claiming to be from municipal planning, zoning, or permitting officials.

Scammers may attempt to contact individuals regarding supposed permits, inspections, zoning approvals, hearings, code violations, or outstanding fees. These messages can appear official and may include Town logos, fake invoices, payment instructions, or requests for wire transfers, cryptocurrency, or other unusual payment methods.

⚠️ Please remember the Town of Elsmere will never request payments through cryptocurrency, gift cards, or wire transfers. Always verify email addresses carefully, especially the sender’s domain name before responding or sending any personal information. Do not click suspicious links or open unexpected attachments! If you receive a questionable message regarding permits, zoning, code enforcement, parking, or Town-related business, contact Town Hall at (302) 998-2215 directly before taking any action.

If you believe you have received a fraudulent message or may have been targeted by this scam, please report it immediately to local law enforcement and the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3).

We encourage everyone to stay alert and help spread awareness to protect our community from fraud and cyber scams.

See the example below from one that we were made aware of this week. More information if available from the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) screenshot as well.

https://www.ic3.gov/PSA/2026/PSA260309