RECYCLE. DO NOT BURN YOUR LEAVES
LEAF VACUUMING
SNOW BIRD GARBAGE COLLECTION POLICY
Boards, commissions, and authorities play an important role in the Peters Township’ s municipal government. Citizens who serve on boards, commissions, and authorities provide a valuable public service to Peters Township by assisting the Peters Township Council in addressing a broad array of issues, challenges, and opportunities facing the community.
Township seeking residents for ADVISORY BOARD POSITIONS
If you are interested in serving or learning more about a Township Board, please contact Tom Gromek at TGromek @ peterstownship. com or 724.260.5758. We are always looking to have interested residents available ahead of time, before an opening arises.
The list of boards are as follows: Cable TV Board Construction Appeals Board Environmental Quality Board Library Board Parks & Recreation Board Planning Commission Peters Creek Sanitary Authority Peters Township Sanitary Authority Youth Commission Zoning Hearing Board eters Township
PETERS TOWNSHIP NEWS
LEAF COLLECTION SCHEDULE: FALL 2018
Once again this year, the collection of Leaf Waste will take place on the same day your garbage is collected. Leaves will be picked up as a separate collection from your garbage and recycling. Leaf waste will continue to be composted at the municipal compost site. The following weeks are designed for Leaf Collection this year:
The following weeks are designated for Leaf Collection: October 22 – October 26 October 29 – November 2 November 5 – November 9 November 12 – November 16 NO COLLECTION, November 19 – November 23 November 26 – November 30
These dates are also noted on the Peters Township Calendar. Please note that there is NO Leaf Pickup during the week of Thanksgiving( Nov. 19 – 23).
REMINDER: Leaf Waste must be deposited in paper lawn and leaf bags that can be purchased at various stores throughout the community. Leaf Waste in plastics bags will not be picked up during the Leaf
Collection season. * All bags must be at curbside by 6 a. m.
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RECYCLE. DO NOT BURN YOUR LEAVES
Pennsylvania’ s leaf recycling law requires residents in communities with populations over 5,000 to recycle- not burn- leaves and yard waste. Burning of leaves is strictly prohibited in Peters Township. The Township does permit burning of acceptable debris( limbs & branches) four days per week: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday between 9 a. m. and 3 p. m.
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. Last day to purchase a coupon is November 23 and the last pick up will be the week of November 26, weather permitting.
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