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Milford, Delaware: schools, services and getting around
Schools, libraries, parks, utilities, health care and transportation in Milford, Sussex County, Delaware: 14 questions answered from official sources.
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Questions about schools, services and getting around in Milford
What ZIP code covers Milford?
Milford uses ZIP code 19963. Source: explore.education.delaware.gov, bayhealth.org.
Is there a public library in Milford?
Yes. Milford Public Library is at 11 S E Front Street, phone (302) 422-8996. Source: milford.lib.de.us.
Is there public transit in Milford?
A 2018 state release lists DART First State Route 210 as local Milford service. Route 303 connects Georgetown and Dover with a transfer in Milford, and Route 307 runs from Lewes to Milford and Dover. Source: news.delaware.gov.
Is there a hospital in Milford?
Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus is at 100 Wellness Way, Milford. Bayhealth lists the hospital and its Emergency and Trauma Center as open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Source: bayhealth.org.
When should trash be at the curb in Milford?
The City of Milford says trash should be out by 7:00 am on pickup day, because collection starts at 7:00 a.m. If it was out on time and still not collected, residents can submit a report on the MyMilford portal. Source: cityofmilford.com.
How do I get a bulk item picked up in Milford?
The City says large appliances and furniture can be collected, with bulk collection done weekly on Mondays. Call 302.422.6616 to schedule because only a limited number are available each week, and none are scheduled in weeks with a city holiday. Source: cityofmilford.com.
Where is the Milford Public Works facility and when is it open?
The City lists Public Works at 180 Vickers Drive, Milford, DE 19963, open Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Customer service is 302-422-6616 and the after-hours emergency line is 302-422-8081. Source: cityofmilford.com.
Where is Milford City Hall?
The City of Milford lists City Hall and Customer Service at 119 S Walnut Street, Milford, DE 19963, phone 302-422-6616. The city home page does not list City Hall hours. Source: cityofmilford.com.
What are the Milford Public Library hours?
The library's contact page lists main library hours of Monday to Thursday 10:00am to 7:00pm, Friday 10:00am to 5:00pm and Saturday 10:00am to 2:00pm. Teen Center hours are Monday to Thursday 12:00pm to 7:00pm, Friday 12:00pm to 5:00pm and Saturday 10:00am to 2:00pm. Source: milford.lib.de.us.
Where is the Milford Police Department?
The City of Milford directory lists the Police Department at 401 NE Front Street, Milford, DE 19963, main phone (302) 422-8081. The page does not list a separate non-emergency number or hours. Source: cityofmilford.com.
Which public schools are in the Milford School District?
The district's schools page lists seven schools: Morris Early Childhood Center, Benjamin Banneker Elementary, Lulu M. Ross Elementary, Mispillion Elementary, Milford Middle School, Milford Central Academy and Milford High School. The district office is at 906 Lakeview Avenue, Milford, DE 19963, phone (302) 422-1600. Source: milfordschooldistrict.org.
What time do Milford schools start and end?
For the 2025 to 2026 school year the district lists Banneker and Ross Elementary at 8:35 a.m. to 3:35 p.m., Morris Early Childhood Center and Mispillion Elementary at 8:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., and Milford Middle and Milford High at 7:25 a.m. to 2:25 p.m. Milford Central Academy runs 7:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Source: milfordschooldistrict.org.
Where is the Carlisle Fire Company in Milford?
The Delaware State Fire Marshal's Kent County listing shows Carlisle Fire Co Inc (#30042) at 615 NW Front St, Milford, DE, phone 302-422-2178. Source: statefiremarshal.delaware.gov.
How many students attend Milford Central Academy?
The Delaware Department of Education lists 690 students at Milford Central Academy as of September 30, 2025. The school is at 1021 N Walnut Street, Milford, DE 19963, phone (302) 430-7900. Source: explore.education.delaware.gov.
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