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YARD WASTE PICK UP
YARD WASTE PICK UP
Call County Hauling at 724-929-7694 Ext . 2 , e-mail to info @ countyhauling . com , or schedule online at countyhauling . com by 3:00 PM Wednesday of the date below of that week to schedule Yard Waste Collection .
Saturday , October 26
Saturday , November 2
Saturday , November 9
Saturday , November 16
Saturday , November 23
Saturday , December 7
• Yard waste includes leaves , garden residue , shrubbery with no dirt attached , limbs , twigs , brush and tree trimmings , and similar items , but does not include grass clippings and mulch .
• Yard waste must be placed in a bio-degradable paper bag . Tree trimmings are not to exceed 3-inches in diameter . Brush , limbs , twigs and shrubbery must be bundled in lengths not to exceed 4 feet in length and 1-foot total diameter .
BAG YOUR GARBAGE , DON ’ T BAG YOUR RECYCLING ! Electronic Waste and Household Hazardous Waste Collection To schedule a collection time , call County Hauling at 724-929-7694 Ext . 2 or visit their website at countyhauling . com
“ Extended Travel ” Billing Waiver Request – also for sale of a vacant home
Form and information located at www . shaler . org under Forms and Trash Collection .
Reminder !
Trash and recycling bins must be placed at the curb for pick up no earlier than 4:00pm the day before pick up and must be taken away from the curb by midnight the day of pick up .
Storing Trash and Recycling Bins
Shaler Township Ordinance # 225-138 specifically states the containers shall be stored either inside a garage or shall be located or placed behind the front facade line of the dwelling .
Recyclable Materials
Place only the following materials in your recycling cart .
Aluminum cans
Corrugated cardboard –
Newsprint and inserts
broken down Phone books
Office paper
Paperback books
Junk mail and envelopes
Boxboard ( tissue , dry food boxes
Steel cans
cereal , noodle and cake boxes )
All Glass
HOLIDAY COLLECTION SCHEDULE Trash pickup will be delayed by one day only if your pickup day falls on or after the holiday . If the holiday falls on the weekend , there is no delay .
• New Year ’ s Day • Memorial Day • Independence Day
• Labor Day • Thanksgiving Day • Christmas Day

Christmas Trees Christmas tree removal is scheduled from January 2 through January 30 . Place your tree at the curb during your scheduled pick-up day . haler

TOWNSHIP OF SHALER NEWS
VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANIES
Bauerstown VFD www . bauerstownvfd . com
Cherry City VFD www . cherrycityvfc . org
• Our 2025 PA 3-Digit Daily Number Lottery Calendars are on sale now . They make great Christmas / Birthday gifts . Call our station at 412-822-7000 or stop by to get one before we sell out !
• We still have the cheapest entry fee locally to play our weekly Bingo held on Thursdays beginning at 7:15 PM . We have a minimum $ 1,000 must-go Jackpot , and our new “ Progressive All-Nighter ” game that will pay up to a maximum of $ 2,000 , that grows each week , is included in your entry fees .
• It ’ s never too late to send in a donation , no matter how big or small . All is appreciated !
• Stop over and inspect our soon-to-be-delivered , 2024 Seagrave Pumper / Rescue truck ! This newest piece of firefighting equipment took us a few years of careful planning / research and will compliment our current ladder truck , rescue truck , and swift-water rescue boats .
• We are always looking for new members to join our team . You don ’ t have to fight fires to belong ! We have many classes of membership . One will surely fit into your schedule . We are a family here . We love giving back to our community , and we think you will too !
• We hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday season !
Elfinwild VFD www . elfinwildfire . com
Shaler Villa VFC www . shalervillavfc . com
Sharps Hill VFD www . sharpshillvfd . org Sunday November 24th 1pm
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Come join your neighbors , family and friends for our annual Turkey Bingo with must go jackpot . This low stress event is continuing the tradition of a turkey bingo the Sunday before Thanksgiving . In the 1950 ’ s , the jackpot winner used to receive a live turkey , but not this year . It ’ s a great time and opportunity to relax before the holiday season with your family and friends . Thanks to everyone for their support this year and we ask that you continue to support your local fire department . Smoke Alarms Make Them Work For You .
Undercliff VFC www . undercliffvfc . org
On behalf of the members of Undercliff VFC , we would like to extend a sincere thank you for all your continued support this year . Since 1909 , Undercliff VFC ’ s mission has been to provide our residents , visitors , and businesses with first class fire and rescue services . Your support and generosity are what allows us to continue this mission . For that , we cannot thank you enough ! The Lowe ’ s Hometowns Grant renovations at our fire station are coming along great ! We cannot wait to welcome you back inside our newly renovated station soon and show you the new look ! Stay tuned to our social media and website for more updates ! Also , our yearly mailer fund drive has gone out to all residents in the Undercliff Fire District . We ask that you please consider submitting a donation if you can . All the money we raise goes right back into the community to help purchase lifesaving equipment to keep you and your family safe . Below are some current fundraisers happening at Undercliff VFC . Thank you once again for your support . We could not do it without you !
Weekly Friday Night Bingo :
• Our BINGO is temporarily closed for building renovations . STAY TUNED FOR A GRAND REOPENING DATE SOON ! 2025 Cash Bash :
• Stay tuned to our social media and website for details soon ! Weekly Online Raffles :
• Be sure to follow us on Facebook (@ UndercliffVFC ) to participate in our online raffles each week .