Recycling News

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Automotive Waste Tire Collection Event

Saturday, September 25, 2010

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Change in Open Burning Policy is Dictated by

Pennsylvania Department of

Environmental Protection

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has advised Lower Salford Township that its interpretation of the Pennsylvania Recycling Act 101 regulations does not permit the open burning of any yard waste. This supercedes the previous Township policy which permitted the open burning of small twigs/shrub trimmings at designated times upon obtaining a permit to do so. The option now is to cut the twigs to a small size and to place such twigs and/or shrub trimmings in a biodegradable paper bag which can be deposited in the large metal container at the Township Building Parking Lot. Curbside collection of bagged (paper) leaves will continue to be provided one time per month in April, October, November and December each year. The open burning of any recyclables or household trash has been, and continues to be, prohibited by the Township.

The only exceptions to the revised open burning policy are outdoor cooking, ceremonial bonfires or campfires, and burning related to the production of agriculture commodities on a farm operation. The latter two options require pre-notification to the Fire Marshal.

Any instances of alleged open burning violations should be reported to the Township Office at 215-256-8087.

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Information on Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Collection Events, what and how to recycle at curbside, learn how to receive a REBATE and FREE PICK-UP of old, energy-wasitng refrigerators and freezers, as well as the County Medicine Collection Program

Use earth911.org to find the nearest place that takes items not picked up curbside. On this site, you put in the item you wish to recycle along with your zip code, and a list of locations will be provided.

Use this link to the Rann Pharmacy website to learn how to properly dispose of this type of waste.

Recycling Containers
Recyclables are collected by your private trash hauler. However, the Township does provide recycling bins free of charge. Recycling containers are also available for antifreeze and motor oil which may be taken to one of the recycling centers listed on the link below. Stop by the Township Office during regular business hours for either recycling container.

For Information on recycling "Oddball" items,
visit the Northern Montgomery County Recycling Commission's website:

Leaf Recycling Program
Regulations governing grant monies distributed to Lower Salford Township via the Northern Montgomery County Recycling Commission strictly prohibit the burning of leaves. Biodegradable bags are available for purchase in the township office for 35 cents per bag (3/$1.00 or a bundle of 50 for $16.50). Residents may deposit bags of leaves and other yard waste in the container located on the north side of the township building nearest Kulp Road.

The container is available year round. Bags are always available for purchase here at the Township Building for 35 cents each (3/$1.00 or a bundle of 50/$16.50)

Lower Salford Township has entered into a contract with J. P. Mascaro & Sons for the curbside collection of bagged leaves for residences (excludes apartment complexes). The township is divided into three zones with each zone having a specified date for collection. Most areas will be serviced by a trash truck designated for leaf collection only. In some areas a pick-up truck will be used. Leaf pick up will be done between 6:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. The bags need to be put out by the curb the night before your scheduled pick up. Leaves will only be picked up in recyclable bags. Service complaints should be directed to J.P. Mascaro & Sons at 1-800-444-6272.

Bags are available for purchase at the township office for 35 cents each, 3 for $1.00, and 50 for $16.50. Bags are also available for purchase at local merchants.

The Township will continue to have the container available for drop off of yard waste in recyclable bags at the township building during daylight hours on a permanent basis.

Please refer to the map to determine your correct zone.

CLICK HERE TO SEE MAP OF ZONES

(Please use the "zoom" or "+/-" feature on the toolbar to make the map larger for easier viewing.)

Pick-Up Schedule for Fall 2010 :

Zone 1 (Mondays):

October 18, 2010

November 15, 2010

December 6, 2010

Zone 2 (Tuesdays):

October 19, 2010

November 16, 2010

December 7, 2010

Zone 3 (Wednesdays):

October 20, 2010

November 17, 2010

December 8, 2010

Household Hazardous Waste Collection
The Waste System Authority of Eastern Montgomery County conducts four collection days per year. For specific dates, locations and times, please click this link. The first collection time is typically in mid April. Please see link at top of page for this year's locations, dates & times. To learn more, visit their updated website:

What To Do About Paint
Latex (water based) Paint is not a hazardous waste. Allow excess latex paint to air dry or use a commercial waste paint hardener available at hardware and paint stores. When dry, latex paint may be placed in your trash for regular pickup. Oil based paint is a hazardous waste. Save that for one of the special household hazardous collection days.

Want To Learn More?
Contact the Montgomery County Recycling Hotline at 610-278-3618 or visit their website at www.wsaemc.org.