Upper Providence Newsletter

Curbside collection:
10/1/2006-9/30/2007 $186.96
10/1/2007-9/30/2008 $196.80
10/1/2008-9/30/2009 $206.64

Rear yard collection:
Is available - contact Mascaro directly for detailed information.

Refuse Collection:
Homeowners are permitted to place refuse at curbside twice per week. You are still entitled to the equivalent of 110 gallons of trash per pick up.

Yard Waste Collection
Yard waste will be collected the third Wednesday of each month in biodegradable bags. Yard Waste consists of: tree trimmings, shrubbery, general yard and garden residues/wastes and other similar material but excluding grass clippings.

Yard Waste Burn
Residents may burn yard waste on the third Saturdays of March and April ONLY. (unless State mandated regulations change which prohibit burning) Residents must be on record with the Township by obtaining a burn permit-available on our website or at the Township building.

Christmas Tree Collection:
Trees will be picked up the third Wednesday of each month as part of the yard waste collection. Please note tree must be free of tinsel and other decorations in order to go to the compost farm.

*Note: Since yard waste is collected once a month trees may also be placed curbside for pick up with regular trash.

Bulk Waste:
One item a week on the 2nd collection day (furniture, box spring, mattress, etc.)

Upper Providence Township 935 N. Providence Road Media, PA 19063-1499 www.upperprovidence.org email:info@upperprovidence.org 610-565-4944 Fax: 610-565-8924 Office hours 8:30-4:30 M-F All EMERGENCY CALLS 911
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REFUSE AND RECYCLING COLLECTION 2008 J. P. Mascaro and Sons collect refuse, recycling, leaves and yard waste. The new three year contact will expire on September 30, 2009.
Curbside collection: 10/1/2006-9/30/2007 $186.96 10/1/2007-9/30/2008 $196.80 10/1/2008-9/30/2009 $206.64 Rear yard collection: Is available - contact Mascaro directly for detailed information. Refuse Collection: Homeowners are permitted to place refuse at curbside twice per week. You are still entitled to the equivalent of 110 gallons of trash per pick up. Yard Waste Collection Yard waste will be collected the third Wednesday of each month in biodegradable bags. Yard Waste consists of: tree trimmings, shrubbery, general yard and garden residues/wastes and other similar material but excluding grass clippings. Yard Waste Burn Residents may burn yard waste on the third Saturdays of March and April ONLY. (unless State mandated regulations change which prohibit burning) Residents must be on record with the Township by obtaining a burn permit-available on our website or at the Township building. Christmas Tree Collection: Trees will be picked up the third Wednesday of each month as part of the yard waste collection. Please note tree must be free of tinsel and other decorations in order to go to the compost farm. Note: Since yard waste is collected once a month trees may also be placed curbside for pick up with regular trash. Bulk Waste:* One item a week on the 2nd collection day (furniture, box spring, mattress, etc.)	Construction Materials: J. P. Mascaro will not pick up construction/building materials. (bricks, drywall, treated or building lumber, concrete or similar items.) Bulk Waste Items with CFCchlorofluorocarbon) Appliances containing CFC’s eg., refrigerators, freezers, ice makers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, require advance scheduling with the contractor and will be billed separately. Residents may make separate arrangements for disposal as long as it is done in accordance with the 1990 Clean Air Act. Call the Township for assistance If you dispose of old carpet/rugs you must cut them up into 3’ or 4’ sections and tie them with twine for easy handling Fluorescent bulbs may be broken up and placed in the regular trash, or taped together and set out beside the regular trash. If you have a large quantity, it will then be considered hazardous household waste and must be disposed of accordingly. No Leaf Burning at any time. The Department of Environmental Protection banned leaf burning in 1997. Please note that small tree branches/brush and rugs must be bundled and tied for disposal. Computers and related equipment will not be picked up with your regular trash. (These items are now collected at Household Hazardous Waste sites on specific dates. Check dates listed in this newsletter) TOLL FREE CONTACT NUMBERS: Service Information: J. P. Mascaro & Sons 1-800-432-1616 J. P. Mascaro & Sons (billing) 1-800-222-1818	Recycling Collection: Once every two weeks. (refer to schedule included in this newsletter) Recyclable Materials: Commingle in blue recycling can clear, green & brown glass, aluminum, bi-metallic and steel cans along with #1-7 plastics. Place newspapers, magazines and mixed paper in brown paper bags or tied in a bundle and set beside your recycling can. Cardboard can also be recycled. Cardboard must be (broken down to 12” x 12”) bundled, and tied. Leaves: Leaves in biodegradable bags will be collected at curbside on Wednesdays beginning the third week in October through the third week of January. Please note that Mascaro will NOT pick up leaves in plastic bags. Biodegradable bags are available at the Township office for $.50 per bag or may be purchased at various home centers. Refuse & Recycling Schedule Refuse: twice a week Bulk Waste: One item per week (2nd trash day) A-West side of the Township Refuse-Tues. & Friday (bulk-Friday) A-1 West side of Providence Rd., north of Rt. 1-Tuesday A-2 West side of Providence Rd., south of Rt. 1-Friday B-East side of Township Refuse-Monday & Thursday (bulk Thursday) B-3 East side of Providence Rd., north of Sandy Bank Rd., including Sandy Bank – Monday B-4 East side of Providence Rd., south of Sandy Bank Rd., excluding Sandy Bank Rd., excluding Sandy Bank Rd., and Greenhill Rd. – Thursday
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