Public Notices

ACT 129 ELECTRIC UTILITY REBATE PROGRAM

TRASH COLLECTION

Please refer to the attached Trash and Recycling Schedule for current schedule.
2012 Trash and Recycling Schedule

A total of FOUR CONTAINERS (bags or cans) may be placed for the weekly collection.  Each container shall not exceed 32-gallon capacity nor weigh more than 40 lbs. All loose items must be bundled not to exceed 18 inches by 18 inches by 36 inches.

In addition, ONE BULK ITEM may be placed out for collection each trash collection day.  There will be NO SPRING AND FALL CLEAN UP.  Each trash collection day you will be allowed one bulk item, i.e. mattress, furniture, television. or one additional trash container. The following items will not be picked up as a bulk item:  NO APPLIANCES – washers, dryers, refrigerators, mocrowaves, stoves, dishwashers, dehumidifiers, air-conditioners, hot water heaters, propane tanks, batteries, automobile motors, transmissions, nor tires, etc.  Paint cans may not contain paint in liquid form.  Lawn mowers may NOT have fluids in them.   If you are unsure if an item will be collected, please call the Township Office, FIRST.

BULK CLEAN UP FOR LIMBS AND BRANCHES – Absolutely No Grass
Limbs and branches will be collected door to door on Monday, March 29, 2010 and Monday, September 27, 2010.  Limbs and branches must be tied and properly bundled – maximum size 48” x 18” x 18”.  No roots from trees/shrubbery.  Trimmings shall be  tied, placed in an open container or paper lawn and leaf bag.  ABSOLUTELY NO TRIMMINGS IN PLASTIC BAGS AND NO GRASS WILL BE COLLECTED.   

RECYCLING – will be $40.00 per year ($1.54 per pick-up).  Property owners with multiple apartments on a single tax parcel will be billed at $40.00 per dwelling unit whether occupied or

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS AFTER RECEIVING YOUR TAX BILL ON MARCH 1, PLEASE CALL THE TOWNSHIP OFFICE AT 610-678-5393.
                     ******Do Not Call The Tax Collector’s Office******.

 

West Nile Virus 

The Berks County Conservation District advises all residents to remove standing water from "man-made" areas on their property, including tires, where mosquitoes are prone to breed. Note that if dead birds are found on private property or in the neighborhood, Township of Spring residents are advised to call the Pennsylvania Department of Health for reporting and handling instructions. A local contact for that agency is 610-378-4352.