LEAF-YARD WASTE PICK UP 2022
During Leaf Collection there is no need to schedule as the entire community will be serviced for leaf and yard waste collection on the dates below :
Saturday , October 29 Saturday , November 5 Saturday , November 12 Saturday , November 19 Saturday , December 3
• 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 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 .
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 .
YARD WASTE PICK UP
BAG YOUR GARBAGE , DON ’ T BAG YOUR RECYCLING !
HOLIDAY COLLECTION SCHEDULE Trash pick up 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
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 .
Recyclable Materials |
Place only the following materials in your recycling cart . |
Aluminum cans |
Steel cans |
Corrugated cardboard – broken down |
Phone books |
Newsprint and inserts |
Paperback books |
Office paper |
Junk mail and envelopes |
Plastics No . 1 - 2 |
Boxboard ( tissue , dry food |
boxes ) |
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TOWNSHIP OF SHALER NEWS
WINTER ROAD MAINTENANCE
The Township would like to bring the following items to your attention .
Township Right of Way – Removal of Structures : As the Township Public Works Department prepares for winter road maintenance , please remove all basketball hoops and other obstructions or structures within 10 feet of the edge of the paved portion of the public street or highway in the Township .
Chapter 225-107 of the Township Zoning Code states that it is illegal to place any structure within 10 feet of the edge of the paved portion of any public street or highway in the Township .
If these obstructions or structures are not removed from the public right-of-way , the Township will not be responsible for any damage sustained to the structure as a result of snow removal in that area .
Snow Removal on Roads : Please assist the Public Works Department during the winter months and snow removal by following the suggestions below :
• Whenever possible , please park in your driveway and not on the street during a winter storm . This will help the drivers on their snow routes .
• Do not blow or shovel snow on the street after it ’ s been cleared . This is a violation of Township Code Chapter 192 , Article II , and carries a fine of $ 600.00
• Monitor winter storm tracking through the media , plan accordingly and try to avoid unnecessary travel during these storms .
• Unless you have an emergency , please do not call the Township office to report that your street has not been cleared . Rest assured , if it ’ s snowing , we ’ re working .
In addition to Township streets , our crews are responsible for all county and state roads with the exception of Route 8 , Babcock Blvd , Saxonburg Blvd , and Sharpshill Road . Streets are prioritized according to high traffic , public transportation and school bus routes first .
DUMPSTER AND POD PERMIT
A Dumpster and POD permit is required to place a dumpster or POD upon any Township Street , avenue , lane , alley , public sidewalk or other public right of way or public place in the Township .
A dumpster or POD placed on private property or in a driveway shall not require a permit .
Please submit a Dumpster and Pod Application together with the following items .
• Permit fee of $ 75 by check , credit card , or cash .
• A deposit of $ 500 guaranteeing that the applicant shall repair any damages caused by placement of the dumpster or POD . The permit will be issued for a maximum of 30 days .
• A liability insurance certificate in the amount of $ 100,000 and naming the Township of Shaler as an additional insured party shall be provided by the company supplying the dumpster or POD and must accompany the application . However , a liability insurance certificate is not required to be submitted by the applicant if the Township already has on file an insurance certificate submitted by the same company within the past calendar year and the insurance certificate remains current . At time of application , the applicant shall also deposit with the Township the sum of $ 500 guaranteeing that the applicant shall repair any street or highway damaged by the permitted dumpster or portable storage unit , which sum shall be returned to the applicant but only if , in the opinion of the Code Enforcement Officer , no damage to the street or highway occurs .
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