IN Millcreek Fall 2017 | Page 14

RECYCLING DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS BURIED BY LEAVES? TAKE ADVANTAGE OF MILLCREEK’S CURBSIDE LEAF & BRUSH COLLECTION WEEKS ALL leaf waste must be placed in clear/transparent bags during the scheduled leaf collection weeks on your normal pickup day. Clear/transparent bags are available at the Millcreek Township Building (3608 West 26th Street) for purchase. Cash or check only ($4.00/25 clear bags). Clear bags may also be obtained from any retailer of your choice. Bags must be placed separate from trash and recycling and CANNOT contain GRASS and/or branches! Remember, bagged grass clippings must be placed in garbage bags for trash collection! 2017 FALL LEAF COLLECTION WEEKS: October 16th – October 20th October 30th – November 3rd November 13th – November 17th December 4th – December 8th PLEASE CONTACT ADVANCED DISPOSAL AT 1-844-415-5970 TO REPORT A MISSED LEAF OR BRUSH COLLECTION. 2017 FALL BRUSH COLLECTION WEEK: September 11th – 15th (Brush must be tied and bundled into 4 ft. sections at the curbside!) CALLING ALL AMATEU R AND PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS! 2018 MILLCREEK CALENDAR PHOTOGRAPHY SHOWCASE Millcreek Township will be accepting submissions for its Annual Photography Contest. Photos submitted should be taken within Millcreek Township’s boundaries and should include individuals participating in the following events and activities listed below. Please keep in mind that the activities listed below are just suggestions and photo submissions are not limited to the list provided. It is preferred that photos be taken horizontally and not using a cell phone camera as the quality is often compromised when enlarged. H PRESQUE ISLE PARK ACTIVITIES H WATER SPORTS (BOATING, SAILING, KAYAKING, PADDLEBOARDING, JETSKIING, ETC.) H LAKE & STREAM FISHING H BICYCLING H ICONIC MILLCREEK SCENERY H H H H H ASBURY NATURE CENTER SEASONAL EVENTS ICE FISHING, ICE SKATING, & WINTERSCAPES MYAA AND/OR MILLCREEK SPORTING EVENTS TOM RIDGE ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER SEASONAL EVENTS MILLCREEK 4TH OF JULY FESTIVITIES Photo submissions will be chosen by the Recycling Coordinator and Committee. Millcreek Township reserves the right to NOT use photos and/or may continue to use in future years without further consent. Photographers will receive credit for photos within the calendar and elsewhere when used. All photos must be turned in on a CD or USB jump drive with photographer’s name, and contact info to the Millcreek Recycling Department Office. Photos must be in .jpeg or .tiff format and 300dpi or larger (9”x12” page). CDs and USBs will not be returned. Please visit www.millcreektownship.com to review last year’s calendar. SUBMISSIONS DUE BY 09/01/17 AT 4:00 p.m. All photos including children and/or adults must sign a release waiver. Waivers may be obtained from the Recycling Department. Photographers must exhibit caution and make their safety a priority when capturing the perfect shot! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! INTERNATIONAL COASTAL CLEANUP 12 Millcreek BRIDGER PARK (Old Zimmerly Road & West Road) Saturday, September 16, 2017 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. *Please call 814.833.1111 ext. 317 to sign up! All supplies provided. Please dress weather- appropriate!