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***TRASH UPDATE***

Please be advised that there is a weight limit for the 96 gallon Toter that is set out for trash. The weight limit is between 150 and 200 lbs. When heavier items are placed in the toter there is always a chance that the toter will break or the hauler will refuse to pick it …

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Spring Township Tax Collection Office Hours

Spring Township Tax Collection Office Steve Skrocki, Tax Collector Phone Number: 610-678-1287 Email Address: springtaxcollector@gmail.com Office Hours: Friday, June 30th  – 12 PM – 6 PM Please note that payments may be submitted in the secure dropbox which is available 24/7 and is located outside of the main entrance to the Township Administration Building.   …

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From the Business Office. . . Reminder to Residents

Place your TRASH and RECYCLING containers out THE NIGHT BEFORE your pick-up date. There are new drivers on the routes and they may be starting in your area earlier than before. THEY WILL NOT BE COMING BACK if you did not place your can out the night before. Thank You!

Register for Code Red Alerts!

Notification System CodeRED® is a service by which municipal officials can notify local residents and businesses by telephone about emergency situations or critical community alerts. The system is capable of sending messages only to people affected by a particular situation, or, in the case of a widespread emergency like severe weather, to the area’s entire population. The speed of …

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Yard Waste Collection Facility

To Whom It May Concern, In accordance with Chapter 10 Part 4 of the Township of Spring Codification of Ordinances, Ordinance 306 states that the yard waste collection facility is intended for Township of Spring residents only.  Non-residents, Commercial landscapers, lawn mowing companies and similar entities shall be prohibited from using the Collection Facilities.  Only …

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EPA Encourages Only Flush Toilet Paper

EPA Press Office (press@epa.gov) WASHINGTON (March 30, 2020) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is encouraging all Americans to only flush toilet paper, not disinfecting wipes or other non-flushable items that should be disposed of in the trash. Flushing only toilet paper helps ensure that the toilets, plumbing, sewer systems and septic systems …

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* * *IMPORTANT SEWER BILLING INFORMATION * * *

* * *IMPORTANT INFORMATION * * * The Township recently upgraded our utility billing software and enclosed this month you will find your new look sewer bill. Please take the time to review and familiarize yourself with the new bill format. If you utilize a third party bill pay or online bill pay service for …

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Suburban Berks West Joint Comprehensive Plan Update

The Joint Planning Committee has recently completed the Final Draft of the Suburban Berks West Joint Comprehensive Plan. This group consists of representatives of the Township of Spring, the Boroughs of Sinking Spring, West Reading and Wyomissing, and the Wilson and Wyomissing Area School Districts. The current draft is an update to the original comprehensive …

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“Let’s be #stormwatersmartPA”

Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection is working to raise stormwater awareness across the state with a variety of outreach efforts.   We want Pennsylvanians informed of the pollution caused by stormwater runoff and steps they can take to reduce it.  Be Stormwater Smart.  Click to watch a short video from Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection .  

Stormwater Pollution Plans

Under the Pennsylvania’s MS4 (Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems) Program, Spring Township must apply for renewal of its 5-year Stormwater Permit. The application must include plans showing how the Township proposes to reduce pollutants in impaired watercourses. These plans must be available for public inspection for a period of 30 days. The Township has several …

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