New Resident Information

  • Welcome to Galestown! Here, we cherish our local history while fully embracing the present. Our community offers a blend of agriculture, history, civic engagement, and recreation, fostering a wholesome and fulfilling lifestyle in a peaceful setting ideal for families and those seeking tranquility.

Understanding Your Galestown Address

New Resident Address Information

Navigating the address for Galestown can be a little unique! Here's what you need to know:

  • Official Location: You live in Galestown, Maryland.

  • Mail Delivery: Our postal service is based in Seaford, DE. When providing a mailing address, you might see : Seaford, MD 19973; Seaford, DE 19973; or Reliance, MD 19973.

  • GPS Navigation: If your GPS doesn't recognize "Galestown, MD," please use Rhodesdale, MD for accurate directions to your physical location.

  • MVA: Salisbury and Easton are recommended due to their familiarity with our location. They have recently been issuing licenses for Galestown residents reflecting Reliance MD 19973.

Utilities, Trash and Recycling

 

Electric

 

Electricity service in Galestown is provided by either Delmarva Power or Choptank Electric, depending on your specific location within town. You can determine your provider when setting up your account.

Delmarva Power:  1-877-892-0001  https://secure.delmarva.com/CustomerServices/service/start

Choptank Electric: 1-800-375-7117 https://choptankelectric.coop/apply-service

 

Trash and Recycling

 

Trash pick-up for Galestown residents is provided by Chesapeake Waste. Residents should place their trash cans by the street for collection every Friday morning. To request a new or replacement trash can, please call Chesapeake Waste at (410) 742-0099 and specify that you are a Galestown resident. They will deliver a can to you.

There are several locations for recycling:

Hurlock Bins:
200 Nealson Street
Behind the Police Department
Hurlock, MD 21643

Secretary Transfer Station:
5915 Cambridge Rd
Rt 14
Secretary, MD 21664

Beulah Landfill:
6815 East New Market Ellwood Rd
Hurlock, MD 21643

For more information on recycling: https://dorchestercountymd.com/departments/public-works-2/recycling/

 

Gas/Fuel Providers

 

There are many providers in the surrounding areas for heating fuel and propane. We are not serviced with natural gas lines within Galestown.