LEAF COLLECTION SCHEDULE : FALL 2021
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 .
You may place leaf waste out prior to October 25 and after December 2 , and those leaves will be taken with the regular trash collection . During the five designated leaf collection weeks listed below , leaves must be in paper lawn and leaf bags or they will not be taken .
Leaf Collection Season Week 1 : October 25 - October 28 Week 2 : November 1 - November 4 Week 3 : November 8 - November 11 Week 4 : November 15 - November 18 NO PICKUP OF THANKSGIVING WEEK Week 5 : November 29 - December 2
These dates are also noted on the Peters Township Calendar . Please note that there is NO Leaf Pickup during the week of Thanksgiving ( Nov . 22 - Nov . 26 )
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 .
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 , & Saturday between 9 a . m . and 3 p . m .
LEAF VACUUMING
As an alternate means of helping residents 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 the program should contact the Peters 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 .
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 eters Township PETERS TOWNSHIP NEWS www . peterstownship . com 724.941.4180
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