RECYCLING DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ON MILL
Q.
Q.
Is curbside trash and recycle collection for my property
mandatory? How do I come into compliance with Millcreek Township
ordinances?
A. Yes! Advanced Disposal is the contracted hauler for both
recycling and trash generated at ALL residential homes (4
units or less) within Millcreek Township. As established by
Pennsylvania Recycling Act 101 of 1988 and the Millcreek
Solid Waste & Recycling Codes (Chapter 110), ALL residents
are required to maintain an active account with Advanced
Disposal for curbside collection either through Regular
Quarterly Billing or using the Pay-As-You-Throw “Per Bag”
Program. Extenuating circumstances may allow you to place
your residence on vacation status or vacant status. The garbage
and recycling collection is a mandated utility that cannot be
cancelled. Trash and recycling must be thrown away at the
location where it is generated. A. Become an Advanced Disposal customer by calling
1-844-415-5970.
• Unlimited Quarterly-Billed Program ($59.76/quarter or
$19.92/month)
• Pay-As-You-Throw ($4.50/bag) sold in bundles of 4 or 10
• Vacation Status (No Invoice Generated Temporarily)
• Vacant Status (No Invoice Generated Temporarily)
Q.
Why is trash and recycle service mandated in Millcreek
Township?
A. The main reason communities mandate trash collection is to
ensure that trash is being managed responsibly -- not managed
through littering, illegal dumping, scavenging, and open
burning. Finally, mandatory collection eliminates the potential
for accumulation of garbage on a property to the point that it
becomes a public nuisance or health hazard.
Q.
Can I take my trash and recycling to my business, to my place
of work, or to a relative’s home?
neighbors’, employers’, or relatives’ trash collection services. This
method of trash disposal is against Millcreek Township Solid
Waste & Recycling Codes (Chapter 110) and is typically referred
to as “theft of service”.
Q.
What happens if I don’t pay for the past due bill and do not
sign up for any service moving forward?
A. If there are any past due invoices, the Township may file a
lien against your property.
For not signing up for service, the Township may file a claim
with the District Judge’s office seeking a fine. The fine for failing
to comply with the ordinance is $600 that accrues daily.
The Municipal Waste and Recycling Codes (Chapter 110)
are available online at www.millcreektownship.com.
UNLIMITED QUARTERLY-BILLED PROGRAM
BENEFITS OF THE UNLIMITED QUARTERLY-BILLED
PROGRAM:
• Weekly unlimited trash and recycling curbside collection
• One bulky/large item per week permitted curbside every
week
• 95-gallon trash toter and 65-gallon recycle toter provided
free of charge
• Participation in 7 designated weeks of scheduled leaf/brush/
Christmas tree collection (See Millcreek Twp Calendar)
• Participation in the electronic waste and Household
Hazardous Waste Special Collection Program available at no
additional cost
A. No! Residents are not permitted to piggyback off their
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