IN Peters Township October/November 2016 | Page 16

LEAF COLLECTION
SCHEDULE: FALL 2016
Once again this year, the collection of Leaf Waste
will take place on the same day your garbage is
collected. Once all of the garbage is collected,
Waste Management will make a second pass
through the community to collect leaves. Leaf
Waste will continue to be composted at the
municipal compost site. The following weeks are
designated for Leaf Collection this year:

LEAF VACUUMING
As an alternate means of helping residents to get rid
of their annual leaf waste, Council has authorized the
Public Works Department to offer a leaf vacuuming
service on a subscription basis. Residents interested in
this program should contact the Township Municipal
Building at 724.941.4180 for more information on how
to purchase a fall subscription. The subscription rate is
$110 per home, which covers weekly leaf vacuuming
during the fall season.

Oct. 24 through Oct. 28
Oct. 31 through Nov. 4
Nov. 7 through Nov. 11
Nov. 14 through Nov. 18
NO COLLECTION: Nov. 21 through Nov. 25
Nov. 28 through Dec. 2

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These dates are also noted on the Peters Township
calendar. Please note that there's NO Leaf Pickup
during the week of Thanksgiving
(Nov. 21 through Nov. 25).
REMINDER: Leaf Waste must be deposited in paper
lawn and leaf bags that can be purchased at various
stores throughout the community.
(Please note: The Township does not provide the
required paper bags. Bags must be purchased from
stores by residents.)
Leaf Waste in plastic bags will not be picked up.
*All bags must be at curbside by 6 a.m.
Questions? Call Tom Gromek, Project Coordinator at
724.260.5758.

SNOW BIRD GARBAGE
COLLECTION POLICY
Many residents are already planning to escape the chill
of winter by taking an extended vacation to the south. If
you will be away for at least three months, you are eligible
to have your garbage service and the accompanying bill
suspended. By taking a few simple steps, you can save
yourself money while enjoying your vacation!
To qualify, you must call the Township office at
724.941.4180 prior to leaving. You will be asked to
providing the following:
1. Your name and address
2. The date you wish to have service suspended
3. The date you wish to have service reinstated

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RECYCLE.

DO NOT BURN YOUR
LEAVES!
Pennsylvania's leaf recycling law requires residents
in communities with populations over 5,000 people
to recycle- not burn- their leaves and yard waste.
The Township's burning ordinance restricts open
burning of acceptable debris to four days per week:
Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays
between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.