Single Stream Recycling Beginning July 1, 2008, the Township is now participating in single-stream recycling. Waste Management will now 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. HELPFUL GUIDELINES TO ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVITIES IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD Click here for more information. HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE PROGRAM Contact Lehigh County Office of Solid Waste Management at 610-799-4177 ext 229. The Office of Solid Waste Management pre-screens all materials and schedules appointments for residents. When: Saturday, May 31, 2008 Saturday, October 11, 2008 Time: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Where: Lehigh County Authority Wastewater Plant For more information or to schedule an appointment, click here. HOLIDAY REFUSE COLLECTION NOTICE New Year's 2008 Tuesday, January 1, 2008 Memorial Day Monday, May 26, 2008 Independence Day Friday, July 4, 2008 Labor Day September 1, 2008 Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 27, 2008 Christmas December 25, 2008 New Year's 2009 Thursday, January 1, 2009 *Trash & Recycling will be picked up on your second pick up of that week. Waste Management Pickup for Salisbury Residents: Waste Management - Allentown 2710 Golden Key Road Kutztown, PA 19530 Call Center - 1-800-621-2100 Leaf Pick Up and Branch Pick Up The Department of Public Works Leaves and Branches Collection: Leaves: Will be announced in the Salisbury Press - anticipated to start in late October 2008. Residents are reminded to please keep their leaf piles OFF of the cartway to assist in preventing traffic problems. Branches: Week of April 7, 2008 and Week of September 15, 2008. Refuse and Recycling Hauler Information: Waste Management Phone 1-800-621-2100 Contact for schedules and any 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. *As of July 1, 2005 hauler no longer collects leaves or yard waste* 1. GRASS - ONLY GRASS - April 1, 2008 to October 31, 2008, On SECOND Collection Day Only Bulky White Good Items Of Reasonable Size And Weight - 1 Per Residential Dwelling Per Week - Call Waste Management - 1-800-621-2100 Construction Refuse or Hazardous Waste Will NOT Be Collected West Nile Encephalitis and Mosquito Reduction: West Nile Encephalitis is a viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes. Once a mosquito bites an infected bird the mosquito can then transmit the virus to the next bird, animal or human it bites. Dispose of tin cans, plastic containers, old tires or anything that can hold water where mosquitoes can breed. Always check pools and ornamental ponds and use proper screening on doors and windows. Call the Lehigh County Cooperative Extension West Nile Resource Center at 610-391-9840 for more information. Recyclable Chart: Materials What Is Collected What is NOT Collected Recycling Preparation Glass Clear, brown, and green bottles & jars. Examples - beverage bottles, food containers. Windows & plate glass, light bulbs, crystal, Pyrex, & ceramics. Remove the caps and place caps in regular trash. Rinse out bottles & containers, place in bin. Do Not Break. Paper Newspaper & mixed paper ( junk mail, glossy ads, magazines, telephone books, & office paper ). Coated Papers - Examples, food wrappings. Separate newspapers & mixed paper & place in a paper bag, or tie up in a bundle with string or twine. Cans Aluminum, Steel, & Bi-Metallic Cans. Examples - soda, & soup cans. Foil, aluminum tubing, aerosol, or oil cans. Rinse cans and place in bin. Plastics PETE, and HDPE Plastics. Examples- soda, milk, juice, water, & cleaning bottles. Any plastic items without a recycling logo, usually found on the bottom of the bottle. Remove the caps & lids and place in regular trash. Rinse out & place in bin. Paper Board All non-corrugated & corrugated cardboard. Examples - cereal boxes, shipping boxes.   Cardboard MUST be flattened. It is not necessary to place the flattened cardboard in a container or tie, unless it is windy. ***** Yard Waste Please Note Starting July 1, 2005 no longer collected by hauler Starting July 1, 2005 no longer collected by hauler Accepted at the drop - off sites Grass Clippings DO NOT PLACE ANY OTHER ITEMS IN WITH GRASS !!!!!! Do not mix any yard waste in with grass clippings. Grass in open rigid containers is preferred , open paper or plastic bags. ***** Leaves Please Note Starting July 1, 2005 no longer collected by hauler Starting July 1, 2005 no longer collected by hauler Accepted at the Franko drop - off sites only Special Items White Goods (appliances), freon (sticker purchased at Municipal Bldg.) Construction & demolition waste & household hazardous waste. Check with the Township for information. 610 - 797 - 4000. Remember All bottles, cans, jugs, and containers should be empty and rinsed out and placed commingled in your recycling bin. Remove lids. Do not break glass bottles or jars before placing in bin. Place newspapers in a separate bundle & tied, or preferred in a brown paper bag. Refuse Pickup Requirements: Two collection days per week. Place your refuse out for pick up no earlier than 6:00 PM on the previous night AND make sure that you have your refuse out by 5:00AM the day of collection. Drop Off Sites and Schedules: Both sites open 8:00AM to 1:00PM on dates listed below. Note that the 5th Tuesday and Saturday one site will be open. Devonshire Drop Off - Open the first and third Tuesday and Saturday of each month from March through December. Hours of operation are 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.. (closed Thanksgiving weekend, last day open for season third Tuesday in December). Leaves accepted at Franko Farm Only. March April May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Sat. Tue. Sat. Tue. Sat. Tue. Sat. Tue. Sat. Tue. Sat. Tue. Sat. Tue. Sat. Tue. Sat. Tue. Sat. Tue. 1 4 5 1 3 6 7 3 closed 1 2 5 6 2 4 7 1 4 6 2 15 18 19 15 17 20 21 17 19 15 16 19 20 16 18 21 15 18 20 16       29           29       30               Located on Devonshire Road, near the Elementary and Middle Schools, across the street from the Western Salisbury Jerusalem Church. Franko Drop Off - Open the second and fourth Tuesday and Saturday of each month from March through December. Hours of operation are 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.. (closed Thanksgiving weekend, see last day open for season second Saturday in December ) Leaves accepted at Franko Farm Only. Must be clean: not mixed with grass or yard waste. March April May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Sat. Tue. Sat. Tue. Sat. Tue. Sat. Tue. Sat. Tue. Sat. Tue. Sat. Tue. Sat. Tue. Sat. Tue. Sat. Tue. 8 11 12 8 10 13 14 10 12 8 9 12 13 9 11 14 8 closed 13 9 closed 25 26 22 24 27 28 24 26 22 23 26 27 23 25 28 22 25 closed closed 29       31           30                     Located off East Emmaus Avenue. At the Eastern Salisbury Fire Company, turn south on Honeysuckle Road, 1/4 mile up on Honeysuckle Road on the left side of the road. Evening time hours - MONDAY & THURSDAY from 3:00PM - 6:00PM from June, July and August Franko   Mon Thur Mon Thur Mon Thur June 2 5 16 19     July 14 3 28 17   31 August 4 7 18 14     Devonshire Mon Thur Mon Thur Mon Thur June 9 12 23 26 30   July 7 10 21 24     August 11 21 25 28     Items Accepted : Garden Waste, Plants & Trimmings ONLY NO > > grass - leaves (except at Franko Farm) - rocks - concrete - or newspaper Branches must be no longer than 5 feet and no more than 5 inches in diameter No stumps or felled trees No commercial Landscapers Resident Identification Required to Demonstrate Salisbury Residency DO NOT drop off items when center is closed - NO DUMPING ALLOWED