Refuse/Recycling Info 2011 Leaf Collection Program - NEW Message from Waste Management: Safety tips for flooding cleanup - NEW GRASS COLLECTION AND OTHER REFUSE AND RECYCLING INFO (PDF) - NEW 2011 Curbside Grass Collection Salisbury Township 2011 Curbside Branch Collection (PDF) Waste Management Holiday Collection Notice (PDF) Recyclable Bags No Longer Accepted At Lehigh County Composting Site (PDF) 2010-2011 Waste Management Collections Flyer (PDF) Refuse and Recycling Hauler for Salisbury Residents 2012 Yard Waste Drop Off Sites and Schedules Home Renovation/Construction Refuse   2011 Leaf Collection Program The Salisbury Township Department of Public Works will be conducting its leaf collection program starting Monday, October 24, 2011 and continuing through mid-December (weather permitting). We will start in the Fifth Ward (west) and work eastward. The Township crews generally cover the Township several times. Please note that the large number of trees in the Township make it impossible to guarantee a set pick up date for any street in the Township on any given day. Residents are asked to place their leaves along the edge of the road prior to the start of pickup, which will be conducted from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. If leaves are not in place when the crews go by, they will not be picked up until the next trip through that neighborhood. No return trips will be made to pick up leaves. Please do not place pieces of wood, steel, rocks, concrete, trunks, etc. on the leaves in an attempt to hold them down. These objects cause extensive damage to the leaf machine and place them out of service at substantial expense to the taxpayers in both time and money. In order to pick up leaves by mechanical means, it is necessary to dump the contents of the plastic bags or other containers into the gutter areas. Crews will not empty bags or containers; this is the responsibility of the residents. Branches, shrubbery, etc. will not be picked up. They will be left behind and are the responsibility of the property owner for removal and disposal. To facilitate the vacuum leaf pickup, please keep all vehicles away from the area where leaves are piled. The crews will not rake leaves from under or between parked cars. Your cooperation is appreciated. If you have any questions, please call the Department of Public Works at (610) 797-4000. 2011 Curbside Grass Collection: This year, curbside grass collection will be conducted by the Township's hauler, Waste Management, beginning May 1, 2011. Last day of grass collection will be July 1, 2011. Residents should place their grass clippings out on their second collection day in an open rigid container or open topped bag (no other waste mixed in). If your second pick up day is Saturday, your grass only will be picked up on Thursdays. The Board of Commissioners recently decided not to retain the curbside grass collection option in the renewal contract with Waste Management which will commence on July 1, 2011. Other possible alternatives for grass collection are being explored. More information to come. Refuse and Recycling Hauler for Salisbury Residents: Waste Management - Allentown 2710 Golden Key Road Kutztown, PA 19530 Customer Service Center - 1-800-621-2100 www.wm.com Residents may call Waste Management for collection schedules and complaints. Please do not hesitate to contact the Township if you are not satisfied with your service or the hauler's follow up concerning your inquiry. *hauler does not collect leaves or yard waste* RECYCLING Set out on your first collection day SINGLE STREAM RECYCLING The Township is now participating in single-stream recycling. Waste Management will utilize a single dedicated truck for the collection of all recyclables. It is a standard garbage truck with a placard on either side indicating “RECYCLING”. With single stream recycling, they now have the ability to commingle all recyclables, taking a greater quantity in a larger truck, thus making fewer trips to the recycling facility. ALL Recyclables (paper and containers) can be mixed together in one container which makes it easier to recycle and less expensive to collect. Put all your recyclables in your recycling bin or in another open topped container marked “RECYCLING”. Do not put out recycling materials in plastic bags.   The following materials are recyclable: Newspaper & inserts Magazines & catalogs Junk mail, envelopes, file folders, shredded paper Office white, colored and computer paper (staples & paper clips ok) Corrugated cardboard boxes (flattened) Cereal & gift boxes, etc. that tear - brown or grey (remove liners)       Paper bags & phone books Aluminum cans (beer & soda) Aluminum foil & foil plates, etc. Glass bottles & jars (food & drink only) Plastic bottles, jars, tubs and rigid containers labeled #1-#7 (soda, water, milk, juice, liquor, shampoo, detergent, condiments, yogurt, margarine, pet food, etc.) Metal food cans (tin/steel); metal lids Metal pots and pans, small metal appliances The following materials are NOT recyclable: Food waste, garbage Flammable, hazardous or toxic materials, paint Medical waste, syringes, propane tanks, aerosol cans Ceramics, dishes, coffee cups, drinking glasses Glass cookware/bake ware (Pyrex, Vision Ware, etc.) Window glass, mirrors, light bulbs Plastic bags, cups, and plastic items without recycling logo, Styrofoam, packing peanuts Tissue, paper towels, books Wax coated boxes or cartons (juice, milk, etc.) Hangers, electrical cords, garden hoses Construction materials Remember All bottles, cans, jugs, and containers should be empty and rinsed out and placed in your recycling bin. Remove lids. Do not break glass bottles or jars before placing in bin. Pickup Requirements: Two collection days per week. Please put out items for pickup no earlier than 6:00 PM on the previous night or by 5:00AM the day of collection. Bulky/White Good Items (appliances) of reasonable size and weight – One (1) bulky item per residential dwelling per week.  Call 1-800-621-2100 to schedule pickup.  *Items containing freon (refrigerators, air conditioners, and dehumidifiers) must have a freon sticker prior to pickup which can be purchased at the Municipal Building for $20.00. Construction Refuse or Hazardous Waste Will NOT Be Collected HOLIDAY REFUSE & RECYCLING COLLECTION SCHEDULE Holiday Refuse & Recycling Collection Schedule 2011 *MONDAY - MAY 30, 2011- MEMORIAL DAY Observed - NO PICK-UP *MONDAY - JULY 4, 2011 - FOURTH OF JULY Observed - NO PICK-UP *MONDAY - SEPT 5, 2011 - LABOR DAY Observed - NO PICK-UP *THURSDAY - NOV 24, 2011 - THANKSGIVING DAY Observed - NO PICK-UP SUNDAY - DEC 25, 2011 - CHRISTMAS DAY - DOES NOT AFFECT SUNDAY- JAN 1, 2012 - NEW YEARS DAY - DOES NOT AFFECT *TRASH WILL BE PICKED UP ON NEXT SCHEDULED DAY MONDAY TRASH COLLECTIONS AFFECTED BY HOLIDAY - RECYCLING WILL GET PICKED UP ON NEXT SCHEDULED TRASH DAY. ***If a holiday is not listed on this schedule... Martin Luther King, Easter Monday, Good Friday... Etc. IT IS NOT A HOLIDAY FOR WM AND SERVICE IS AS SCHEDULED*** 2012 YARD WASTE DROP OFF SITES AND SCHEDULES: Printable documents: 2012 YARD WASTE DROP OFF DATES (PDF) Both sites open 8:00AM to 1:00PM on dates listed below. Note that the 5th Tuesday and Saturday will be open, check for location. Devonshire Drop Off - Open the FIRST and THIRD Tuesday and Saturday of each month from March through December. Hours of Operation are 8:00AM to 1:00PM.     Open    March    April        May       June        July        Aug.      Sept.        Oct.            Nov.         Dec.  1st & 3rd Tues. & Sat. Sat. Tue. Sat. Tue. Sat. Tue. Sat. Tue. Sat. Tue. Sat. Tue. Sat. Tue. Sat. Tue. Sat. Tue. Sat. Tue. *C *C *C 3 5 1 2 5 7 3 4 7 1 4 6 2 3 6 1 4 31 20 21 17 19 15 16 19 21 17 18 21 15 18 20 16 17 20 15 *C           29       31       29             Located on Devonshire Road, near the Elementary and Middle Schools, across the street from Western Salisbury Jerusalem Church. Franko Drop Off - Open the SECOND and FOURTH Tuesday and Saturday of each month from March through December. Hours Operation are 8:00AM to 1:00PM.     Open    March    April        May       June        July        Aug.      Sept.        Oct.            Nov.         Dec.  2nd & 4th Tues. & Sat.  Leaves Accepted at Franko Only Sat. Tue. Sat. Tue. Sat. Tue. Sat. Tue. Sat. Tue. Sat. Tue. Sat. Tue. Sat. Tue. Sat. Tue. Sat. Tue. *C *C 14 10 12 8 9 12 14 10 11 14 8 11 13 9 10 13 8 11 24 27 28 24 26 22 23 26 28 24 25 28 22 25 27 23 *C 27 *C *C             30                 30                                                 LEAVES ONLY ACCEPTED AT FRANKO FARM - MUST BE CLEAN AND NOT MIXED WITH GRASS OR YARD WASTE CUT LAWN GRASS ACCEPTED AT BOTH LOCATIONS - MUST BE CLEAN AND NOT MIXED WITH YARD WASTE Located off East Emmaus Avenue. At the Eastern Salisbury Fire Company, turn south onto Honeysuckle Road, 1/4 mile up on Honeysuckle Road on the left side. Evening Hours - MONDAY & THURSDAY from 3:00PM to 6:00PM May, June & July Note that the 5th Monday or Thursday will be open, check for location. Franko Open  1st & 3rd  Mon. & Thur. May June July Mon. Thur. Mon. Thur. Mon. Thur. 7 3 4 7 2 5 21 17 18 21 16 19         30   Devonshire Open  2nd & 4th Mon. & Thur. May June July Mon. Thur. Mon. Thur. Mon. Thur. 14 10 11 14 9 12 *C 24 25 28 23 26   31         * C - Drop off Centers are closed. ITEMS ACCEPTED: Yard Waste - Plants & Trimmings, NO roots, rocks, concrete, or newspaper. Branches - Branches no more than 5' long, maximum 5" diameter, NO stumps or felled trees. Leaves - Accepted ONLY at Franko Site. Grass - Grass must be clean, not to be mixed with other yard waste. Containers/Bags will be checked. Only Grass allowed - No commingling with your yard waste or other plant waste. Grass clippings must be separated and transported by residents to the drop off centers. Proper ID will be required to determine residency. Bags and other containers used to transport the grass clippings will be checked to make sure that they contain only grass clippings and no other waste. Contaminated bags will not be accepted and will be returned to the resident. Bags that contain grass clippings only will be dumped into the grass containers and empty bags will be returned to the residents. The Township will not accept any bags after being emptied. Residents that utilize trailers to transport the grass must be able to shovel the grass into the containers, which will be equipped with doors. No Township personnel will be permitted to shovel grass from trailers. The Township Drop Off Centers for grass clipping collection will be for grass clippings generated only from home owners mowing their own grass. Residents that currently use a commerical landscaper for mowing their grass must make their own arrangement with the commerical landscaper to dispose of grass clippings. NO COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPER GRASS CLIPPINGS WILL BE ALLOWED. NO ILLEGAL DUMPING OF GRASS WILL BE TOLERATED. RESIDENTS MUST USE THE DROP OFF CENTER FOR DUMPING GRASS. ANYONE CAUGHT DUMPING GRASS ON ANY PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY OR PUBLIC PARK OR PROPERTY WILL BE CITED ACCORDINGLY. RESIDENT IDENTIFICATION: People using the Centers will be required to show a current year Salisbury Township utility bill receipt and their Driver's License to certify Township residency. RESTRICTIONS: The Centers will be open for residential use ONLY, Commerical landscapers and other non-residential use will not be allowed. NO DROPPING OFF OF ANY MATERIALS WHEN THE CENTERS ARE CLOSED. NO DUMPING ALLOWED!!! VIOLATORS WILL BE PROSECUTED!!! HOME RENOVATION/CONSTRUCTION REFUSE For information on disposal of home renovation/construction materials, please contact IESI Landfill located in Bethlehem. For directions, click here.