The Neo Pagan Calendar for 2023 is a guide for those who follow Neo Pagan religions, such as Wicca, Druidism, and Shamanism, to plan and celebrate their religious observances throughout the year. This calendar is based on the cycles of nature, the changing seasons, and the celestial events that occur throughout the year. The main idea of the Neo Pagan Calendar for 2023 is to provide a roadmap for Neo Pagans to connect with the natural world and to honor the Earth and its cycles through various rituals and celebrations. The calendar starts with the winter solstice, which marks the shortest day and longest night of the year. This is a time for reflection and introspection, as well as for celebrating the return of the light. Next, the calendar highlights the Imbolc festival, which occurs around February 1st and celebrates the start of spring.
Next, the calendar highlights the Imbolc festival, which occurs around February 1st and celebrates the start of spring. This is a time to honor the goddess Brigid and to focus on new beginnings and the awakening of life in nature. As spring progresses, the calendar notes the spring equinox, also known as Ostara, which marks the equal length of day and night.
Trash & Recycling
The city's free annual bulk pickup service will take place on the southside (including Schoolvue and Scarborough St. Ext.) the last week of April (April 24-28) and on the northside the first week of May (May 1-5). Scroll down just a bit for instructions on setting out bulk items and to see a list of acceptable and unacceptable items.
The City of Rehoboth Beach provides for separate collection of:
Refuse Pickup Schedule
Document Document Image- Refuse, recycling, and yard waste bins must be compatible with tipper mechanisms on the city's trucks. This means that a receptacle must have a bar on one of its sides that locks into the tipper mechanism. Residents may provide their own bins or order from the city by calling 302-227-6181, ext. 123. Each of the bins above would be acceptable.
- Twice-a-week refuse pickup begins in mid-April and ends at the end of October with a special citywide pickup on the Friday after Thanksgiving.
- Yard waste is picked up every other Wednesday.
- Seasonal weekly loose leaf pickup begins the first week of October and continues through the second Friday of May on the southside of Rehoboth on Thursdays and the northside and Schoolvue on Fridays.
April-October
- Two times/week
- Mondays and Thursdays – south side of Rehoboth
- Tuesdays and Fridays – north side of Rehoboth, including Schoolvue area
November-March
- One time/week – residential pickup
- Mondays – south side of Rehoboth
- Tuesdays – north side of Rehoboth, including Schoolvue area
- Special citywide refuse pickup the Friday after Thanksgiving
Annual Spring Bulk Pickup
In 2024, the city's free annual bulk pickup service will take place on the southside (including Schoolvue and Scarborough Street Ext.) April 29-May 3 and on the northside area May 6-10.
Acceptable and Unacceptable Items
Acceptable items include:
- appliances*
- e-waste (televisions and computer monitors)*
- universal waste (household batteries, fluorescent light bulbs less than 4 feet, and cell phones)*
- furniture/mattresses
- pipes
- lumber
- tires (no rims; maximum of 5)
- junk
- lumber, pipes, and trimmings less than or equal to FOUR inches in diameter and FIVE feet in length.
*Place these items to the side of your pile of other bulk items. Refrigerant must be recovered from appliances before they can be picked up; owners should contact a professional, such as an employee of an appliance repair shop, to remove refrigerant prior to disposal.
Items that will not be accepted include:
- commercial waste
- dirt, rocks, and bricks
- lawn/tree/shrub trimmings
- glass panes (accepted if broken into pieces, placed in a hard plastic container or cardboard box, and labeled "Glass")
- concrete
- vehicle batteries
- household garbage
- hot ashes
- heavy materials (such as auto bodies, engines, etc.)
- hazardous waste (such as paint, oil, chemicals, etc.).
Instructions for setting out bulk waste materials:
- Place materials out no more than 24 hours before pickup.
- Place materials in front of your property line and on same side of the street.
- Keep the bulk items pile clear of other objects, including cars.
- Do not block sidewalks and traffic.
Recycling Pickup Schedule
DocumentThrough its contract with Blue Hen Disposal, the City of Rehoboth Beach provides weekly recycling pickup every Friday from May through September and every other Friday from October through April. To ensure that your recyclables are picked up, place your container curbside between 6 pm Thursday evening and 7 am Friday morning. Your container must be removed from the curb before 9 pm Friday. Blue Hen Disposal is not responsible for collecting recyclables that are not placed curbside prior to 7 am. The city provides one free recycling container to residents.
Recycling and Yard Waste Drop-Off Center
9 am-1 pm Monday, Friday, and Saturday
37540 Oyster House Road, Rehoboth Beach DE 19971
OPEN ONLY TO CITY OF REHOBOTH BEACH RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES
To gain entry to the drop-off center:
- RESIDENTS must provide proof of a local City of Rehoboth Beach address and driver's license.
- BUSINESSES must provide a copy of a current Rehoboth Beach business license showing physical location within the city limits.
The Recycling and Yard Waste Center is monitored 24/7.
Yard Waste Pickup Schedule
Every other Wednesday of each month
Please note: All yard waste must be in proper containers or bagged (in paper bags) or bundled and tied. Yard waste in plastic bags will not be picked up.
Leaf Collection Schedule
First Week in October to Second Friday in May
Clean, loose leaves and pine needles are picked up at the curb on the southside on Thursdays and on the northside, including the Schoolvue area, on Fridays. Tree limbs and brush must be tied with rope or twine in arm-length bundles for ease of pickup.
Seasonally
Christmas Tree Removal: Leave loose at the curb with no tinsel or decorations. Remove stand.
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This is a time to celebrate the balance of light and dark, as well as the fertility and abundance of the Earth. In the summer months, the Neo Pagan Calendar highlights the Beltane festival, which occurs on May 1st and celebrates the peak of spring and the coming of summer. This is a time to honor the union of the god and goddess and to celebrate fertility and growth. As summer turns to autumn, the calendar notes the summer solstice, also known as Litha, which marks the longest day and shortest night of the year. This is a time to celebrate the abundance of the Earth and to honor the power of the sun. The harvest season is also celebrated with the Lammas festival, which occurs around August 1st. This is a time to give thanks for the first fruits of the harvest and to celebrate the abundance and generosity of the Earth. Finally, the Neo Pagan Calendar highlights the autumn equinox, also known as Mabon, which marks the equal length of day and night. This is a time to give thanks for the harvest and to prepare for the coming winter. Overall, the Neo Pagan Calendar for 2023 serves as a tool for Neo Pagans to connect with nature, honor the cycles of the Earth, and celebrate the changing seasons. It provides a framework for rituals and celebrations throughout the year, allowing practitioners to deepen their spiritual connection and live in harmony with the natural world..
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