RECYCLING BASICS
PROGRAM EXPENSES
Within the chart of accounts promulgated by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development , municipalities are encouraged to group program expenses into one ( 1 ) of four ( 4 ) categories . These program categories are General Government , Protection to Person and Property , Public Works , and Culture & Recreation . In addition to these four ( 4 ) program areas , the budget includes expenses related to debt service and insurance and employee benefits . Total budgeted expenses for 2017 are $ 23,191,475 .
In 2017 , expenses associated with Protection to Persons and Property account for $ 6,753,041 or 29 % of all expenses . Programs contained in the Public Safety category include Police Services , Fire Services , Planning , Emergency Medical Services , Animal Control , and Zoning Building Inspection .
Public Works expenses in 2017 are estimated to be $ 6,583,270 or 28 % of total expenses . A significant portion of this amount is associated with capital improvements including the resurfacing of roadways and the rehabilitation of storm sewers .
Programs included under the category of Culture and Recreation , are the Peters Township Library , Parks & Recreation , and Peters Township Community Television . In 2017 , expenses for Culture and Recreation are estimated to be $ 4,106,945 or 18 % of the expenses .
The 2017 Budget contains an ambitious capital improvement plan . Expenditures for capital projects accounts total $ 6,253,544 and account for 28 % of all expenditures . One ( 1 ) project of particular note is the master plan for Peters Hill Park . Peters Hill Park is a proposed 90 acre park proposed on the site of the former Rolling Hills Country Club . This site was acquired by the Township in 2016 .
RECYCLING BASICS
Recyclables are picked up every week on the same day as your garbage collection . All recyclables , regardless of type , can be mixed into your Township issued recycling container . Before being placed in the recycling bin , all food containers should be rinsed and lids should be removed . If your bin becomes damaged or lost , please contact the Peters Township Municipal Building at 724.941.4180 .
MATERIALS TO BE RECYCLED
Metal : Aluminum , Bi-Metal , Steel Food Cans
Plastics : # 1 , # 2 , # 3 , # 4 , # 5 & # 7
Glass : Clear , Green & Brown Glass Containers
Paper : Magazines , Advertising Inserts , Junk Mail , Phone Books , Newspaper , Envelopes , Catalogs , Paperback Books , Coupons / Receipts , Computer Paper
Paperboard Boxes : Cereal , Juice & Tissue Boxes Cardboard & Cardboard Boxes : Just fit it in the bin ! Cartons : Milk , Almond / Soy Milk , Cream , & Orange Juice Cartons
ITEMS YOU MAY NOT RECYCLE
NO Garbage , Food Waste or
Hazardous Waste NO # 6 Plastics NO Plastic Bags ( Use Grocery Store Drop-Off Area for these Bags )
NO Styrofoam or Fast Food Wrappers NO Pizza Boxes NO LIDS – Plastic or Metal NO Pie Pans – Aluminum or Foil NO Paper Towel Rolls or
Toilet Paper Rolls NO Shredded Paper NO Ceramics NO Light Bulbs or Ceramics NO Tempered or Plate Glass
For any questions or further clarification , you may contact Peters Township and speak with Recycling Coordinator Tom Gromek directly at 724.260.5758 .
ELECTRONIC RECYCLING
Televisions , Computers and other electronic devices WILL NOT be taken curbside by Waste Management , per state law . Televisions and Computers must be recycled at our Public Works Facility .
When Can I Recycle My Electronics ? Mondays , Wednesdays and Fridays from Noon to 3 p . m . DO NOT drop off items at the gate or on other days / times . Items only are accepted during the designated hours .
Where is the Public Works Building located ? The Public Works Department offices are located at 750 Bebout Road , Venetia , PA 15367 . Enter the Bebout Road entrance to Peterswood Park and make an immediate right .
What does it cost to recycle items ? Nothing ! This program is offered free of charge to residents . We want these electronics to be recycled properly in Peters Township .
What items can I recycle ? Televisions , Computers , Monitors , Printers , Keyboards , Modems , Routers , Scanners , Answering Machines , Stereos , CD Players and Recorders are the only items that will be taken . NO appliances will be accepted . NO microwaves , stoves , refrigerators , dishwashers , washers , dryers , air conditioners , dehumidifiers or humidifiers .
Do I have to be a Peters Township resident to recycle items ? Yes , this program is offered free of charge just for Peters Township residents . You may be asked to show ID proving your residency .
Do I have to recycle my old television / computer ? Can I leave them curbside instead ? Electronics such as Televisions and Computers are NOT taken through curbside garbage or curbside recycling collection , according to state law . Waste Management will NOT take these items . These items must be recycled at state approved facilities . Our Public Works Facility is a state approved facility that works with an electronic recycling company . For more information on this state law , see the Electronic Recycling page located on the Peters Township website .
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