IN Peters Township April/May 2016 | Page 14

Spring Recycling Event Electronic Recycling Material Options Electronic Recycling is available once again! The Township is pleased to offer another electronic recycling drop-off program. Similar to the previously offered program, participation is of no charge to residents. Drop-off hours include Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays from noon to 3 p.m. At least two Saturdays will also be scheduled during the year- the next being Apr. 23 from 9 a.m. to noon. Materials may be dropped off at the public works garage located at the Bebout Rd. entrance to Peterswood Park. Items that can be recycled include phones, answering machines, monitors, televisions, computers, printers, keyboards, modems, routers, scanners, stereos, CD players and recorders. No appliances will be accepted. (i.e. microwaves, stoves, refrigerators, dishwashers, washers, dryers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers and humidifiers.) PE TE RS TOWN SH I P NE WS • Automotive batteries, scrap metal and electronic items such as televisions, computers and monitors – accepted free of charge. • Tires will be accepted at a charge of $3 each. • Propane tanks from barbecue grills will be accepted at a charge of $5 each. Don’t have any use for that old bicycle in your garage? Bring it to Public Works! Volunteer cycle enthusiasts will examine it, repair it and see that it is donated to someone less fortunate in need of a bicycle. TOWNSHIP PLACING PROPERTIES ON SHERIFF SALE FOR NONPAYMENT OF GARBAGE FEES Garbage Collection Discounts eters Township Recycling of the fo llowing items will be available to residents during Peters Township’s Great American Clean Up Day on Saturday, Apr. 23 from 9 a.m. to Noon at the Public Works Facility: Peters Township Senior Citizens, age 65 or over are eligible for a 10% discount on garbage service. You can receive a discount by simply providing a photo ID that includes your date of birth and current address. You can stop by the Municipal Building to register or you can fax your photo ID to 724.942.5022. In addition Senior Citizens age 65 or over, widows or widowers age 50 or over and those totally disabled with an annual income below $35,000 may be eligible to receive an additional discount. To find out more or for an application form, call the Peters Township Municipal Office at 724.941.4180. At their reorganization meeting held in January, the Council was required to review all liens to determine renewal of liens needed and what action should be taken. Under Township ordinance, all residences are required to utilize and pay for the garbage service provided by the Township. This has been the case since 1990 when the Township was mandated to collect garbage and recyclables. Those not paying have been liened after proper notice. There are a number of residents who have continuously neglected to pay their bill, and therefore the rates of those who do pay will soon be impacted. Council has authorized the staff and our consultant Jordan Tax Service to begin action on liens, meaning homes will be filed for sale with the Washington County Sheriff’s office. The amount of fees owed exceeds the amount liened for nonpayment of real estate taxes. Council has been reluctant to take this approach, but other approaches have not been successful and it is not fair to those who do pay their bills. The properties will be submitted for Sheriff’s sale in order of the most delinquent. Twelve properties have been filed at this time. If you wish to avoid potential involvement, contact Jordan Tax Service to make arrangements regarding back payment of fees. Peters Township Council Members Frank Arcuri Vice Chairman 12 Peters Township David M. Ball James F. Berquist Frank Kosir, Jr. Robert Lewis Chairman Monica R. Merrell Gary J. Stiegel, Jr.