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Setting up utilities in Wilmington

In Wilmington, Delmarva Power delivers electricity, Delmarva Power delivers gas, Wilmington Water Utility runs water and sewer, and the City of Wilmington Department of Public Works handles trash pickup.

Your utilities in Wilmington

Who to call for each service in Wilmington, and how to start it.

ServiceProviderHow to start

Electric

Delmarva Power

The electric company for Wilmington and much of Delaware.

To start: Delmarva Power doesn’t require a Social Security number. You can give your driver’s license number instead, along with your date of birth.

Start or stop service1 (800) 375-7117
Read our Delmarva Power guide

Gas

Delmarva Power

Delmarva Power delivers natural gas in northern Delaware.

To start: Request service online and verify your identity with your Social Security number or Tax ID; if you choose not to provide it, you will automatically be assessed a deposit, and deposits are sometimes required based on prior payment history.

Customer service1 (800) 375-7117Start on delmarva.com (opens secure.delmarva.com in a new tab)

Water & sewer

Wilmington Water Utility

Wilmington Water provides water and wastewater services in Wilmington.

To start: Property owners must notify the department in writing to start water service, using the Customer Turn Off/On Service Request Form, which asks for the account number.

3111 (302) 576-2620Start on wilmingtondewater.gov (opens wilmingtondewater.gov in a new tab)

Trash & recycling

City of Wilmington Department of Public Works

The City of Wilmington collects trash placed in City-issued carts.

To start: If you don’t have a City-issued trash cart, call 311 or visit WilmingtonDE.gov/311, and the City will deliver a cart.

3111 (302) 576-2620Start on wilmingtonde.gov (opens wilmingtonde.gov in a new tab)

What Wilmington homes pay for electricity

This is Delmarva Power’s average for the homes it serves. Your own bill depends on your home’s size and how you heat it.

$171

Delmarva Power’s average home bill, per month

19.0¢

Delmarva Power’s average price per kilowatt-hour (kWh)

FAQ

Questions about moving to Wilmington

Trash is collected Monday east of I-95 and Tuesday west of I-95; recycling is Thursday east of I-95 and Friday west of I-95, and yard waste goes out on recycling days. The schedule can change for City holidays and bad weather.

Call Wilmington 311 to schedule a special pickup for items over 50 pounds or that don’t fit in trash cans, such as mattresses, furniture, rugs and appliances (with refrigerator doors removed).

Sources: Delmarva Power, Wilmington Water Utility, City of Wilmington Department of Public Works, EIA.

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