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