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Rehoboth Beach’s bulk trash is full of treasures

Artwork, beach toys, furniture and more are put out for city’s annual collection service
Rehoboth Beach held its annual bulk trash pickup recently for the city’s residents. There was a lot of junk, but as always, some interesting finds. This couch looks decent enough, but what fun lurks under the colorful blanket? CHRIS FLOOD PHOTOS
Chris Flood
May 19, 2025

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Rehoboth Beach City Hall
229 Rehoboth Avenue
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
United States

Rehoboth Beach held its annual bulk trash pickup over the course of the past two weeks, and an industrious individual looking to turn someone else’s trash into treasure probably could have done so if they wanted.

There’d be some sifting through junk for sure, but big and little gems were out there to be found. From couches ready-made for a summer apartment of college kids in Dewey Beach, to beach toys that appear to still be usable, but no longer have little kids to use them, the possibilities were many.

Traditionally, the city holds the annual bulk pickup the last week of April on the south side and first week of May on the north side. A quick safety tip to the property owners who live in the area that’s having its trash picked up the second week – if items are left outside the first week, but the city is picking up items on the other side of town, it’s obvious that no one is home.

This couch, on the other hand, looks like it fell off the back of a truck, and the owner said that’s a good spot for it.
This piece of art had a little damage on the left bottom corner, but all the new owner needs inside is a tree to hide it.
Looks like someone decided to change their interior decor with a lighter theme.
According to multiple online auction sites, this fully functional mason jar organizer would sell for around $70.
From the looks of both the television and the couch, they were well-used.
There must be one or two of these power tools that still work.
A fun table to sacrifice for outdoor dining.
Hopefully this house has gotten some new umbrellas for the renters to use.
Brand new, this Miami Sun bike would cost $600.
This has the three-hole setup of a bean bag toss, but the fabric of a putting green.
Isn’t it obvious an item is free if it’s put out with the bulk trash?
Those are just leaves in the closest toilet.
Someone is going to be showing off a whole new set of porch furniture this year.
This person decided it was just easier to keep the hard cover on their Jeep.
Seems like it would be fun to swing in this two-person hammock while the pink petals fell.
There’s got to be a way to reuse these child safety seats.
Everyone knows this is what happens when customers bring pink flamingos into the Purple Parrot.
After years of using this rack as a stylish porch piece, these folks decided they didn’t want to stack the wood anymore.
This house had just this lonely boogie board to offer.
Another nice-but-old bike.
There are always old mattresses out to be picked up.
Looks like the American Legion got a new vent fan installed.
It’s tough to tell what’s wrong with this wicker couch, but the designs are fun.

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Chris Flood has been working for the Cape Gazette since early 2014. He currently covers Rehoboth Beach and Henlopen Acres, but has also covered Dewey Beach and the state government. He covers environmental stories, business stories and random stories on subjects he finds interesting, and he also writes a column called Choppin’ Wood that runs every other week. He’s a graduate of the University of Maine and the Landing School of Boat Building & Design.

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