INFORMATION ON REFUSE AND RECYCLING
REFUSE COLLECTION:
Effective March 16, 2015
Collector is REPUBLIC SERVICE... 1-855-866-8399.
Collection days are _______________ and _____________
Republic Service will collect on both pick-up days:
All household trash either bagged or in suitable containers.
(Bags or containers should not exceed fifty pounds.)
GRASS
Grass will be accepted at Franko and Devonshire.
CHANGE EFFECTIVE July 2, 2011
ID Required, No Commercial Landscaper grass clippings will be allowed.
Grass must be clean, no mixing with other yard waste.
Bags/Containers will be checked.
Grass should be in RIGID containers or open topped paper and/or plastic
bags. DO NOT MIX WITH YARD WASTE.
BULK ITEMS
One bulk item such as furniture per week on second collection day.
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White goods and bulky metal items such as swing sets and box springs.
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Appliances containing FREON. A decal must be affixed to the item in order
for Waste Management to pick up. Decals can be purchased from the
Township for $20.00.
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PLEASE NOTE—YOU MUST CALL REPUBLIC SERVICES TO
ARRANGE A TIME FOR PICK-UP
GARBAGE CANS
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Must have TIGHT fitting handles & lids.
Can Be Aluminum, Rubbermaid, Plastic or Fiberglass
Weight Limit:
60 lbs.
Excluded Items:
• Hazardous waste, liquids, paints, or chemical thinners.
• Non-compactible items (brick, concrete, blacktop, etc.).
• Tires
• Construction or demolition waste.
RECYCLABLE COLLECTION:
Collector is REPUBLIC SERVICES... 1-855-866-8399.
Recyclable items are picked up on your first pick-up day of the week. If this falls
on a holiday, your recyclables will be picked up on your next collection day,
Republic Services will collect newspaper and mixed paper
Mixed paper includes:
All junk mail.
Slick inserts from Sunday paper.
Magazines, catalogues, phone books, TV guides.
Beverage cartons, dry food boxes.
Computer, office & school papers.
Republic Serivces also collects the following items. These should be placed in
your recycling container.
Glass bottles and jars.
Steel, tin and aluminum cans.
Plastic soda bottles, milk jugs, water bottles, and detergent
containers.
What to do:
Remove and discard lids.
Rinse out with minimal water.
Leave labels on.
Cans and plastics may be flattened to save space, but it's not mandatory.
What NOT to do:
DO NOT break the glass.
DO NOT save window glass, light bulbs, dishes or glasses.
DO NOT save aerosol or paint cans.
DROP-OFF CENTERS:
Location #1:
DEVONSHIRE ROAD
Near the Elementary and Middle Schools, and across the street from the
Western Salisbury Jerusalem Church.
Schedule or Operation/Location #1:
Open the first and third Tuesday and Saturday of each month from 8am to
1pm, excluding January & February.
Location #2:
FRANKO PARK
Honeysuckle Road
Schedule of Operation/Location #2:
Open the second and fourth Tuesday and Saturday of each month from
8am to 1pm, excluding January & February.
IDENTIFICATION:
You will be required to show a current-year Salisbury utility billing receipt
and drivers' license in order to verify Township residency.
RESTRICTIONS:
Open for residential use ONLY. Commercial landscapers and contractors
will not he allowed admittance.
ITEMS ACCEPTED AT BOTH LOCATIONS:
Yard Waste, garden residue, and bundled branches no more than 5' long
or 5" in diameter.
NO leaves; NO grass or roots; NO stumps or felled trees; NO bagged or
bundled newspapers; NO magazines or junk mail.
ITEMS ACCEPTED AT FRANKO ONLY:
Leaves will be accepted at Franko drop-off only.
Leaves must be clean and uncontaminated,
No yard waste or debris of any kind can be mixed in.
Leaves will be inspected to determine approval for drop-off.
UTILITY BILLING INFORMATION:
Billing Office Phone #610-797-4000, ext. 5815.
Utility bills are issued quarterly for water, sewer, and/or refuse services. Depending
on the location of your residence, you may be billed for any or all of the
aforementioned services.
Bills are issued by the 10th of the month, during the months of January, April, July
and October. Meter reading is performed the month prior to the billing, namely
December, March, June and September.
Service Periods: Billing Date
Jan 10th
Apr 10th
July 10th
Oct 10th
Billing Rates: Effective January
Water
Sewer
Refuse
Surcharge
Water & Sewer
Refuse & Surcharge
Oct 1 — Dec 31
Jan 1 — Mar 31
Jan 1 - Mar 31
Apr 1 — June 30
Apr 1 — June 30
July 1 — Sept 30
July 1 — Sept 30
Oct 1 — Dec 31
1, 2012 (Gross amounts shown)
$ 5.30 per thousand gallons
$52.60 per unit per quarter
$85.00 per unit per quarter
$ 1.25 per unit per quarter (no discount)
Discount/Penalty:
Residential homeowners are offered a ten percent (10%) discount on their bill if
they pay within fifteen (15) days of the billing date. Beyond thirty (30) days of the
billing date, a twenty-five percent (25%) penalty is assessed on any unpaid
accounts. Failure to receive a bill doesn’t alleviate you from paying the bill.
Payment Info:
Payment of the utility bills can be made three ways: 1) By mail; 2) In person at the
municipal building during office hours (Monday thru Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm);
3) Online (please visit www.salisburytownship.org for more information); or 4) Via
payment drop box outside the municipal building. When utilizing the drop box,
payment shall be made by check or money order. No Cash.
General
All homeowners are billed for services, regardless of whether or not the property is
occupied, or if the property is occupied by a renter/tenant. If the homeowner prefers
the renter/tenant to receive the bill directly, special arrangements can be made by
contacting the billing office.
New Home Owners
Utility Billing will begin for new homeowners in the first billing cycle after the date of
your Occupancy Permit. Refuse billing will be prorated back to the date of your
Occupancy Permit.
SIDE VIEW
FRONT VIEW
TOUCH PAD - WATER
METER READING DEVICE.
Location of Water Meter Touchpad
If a Fence is going to be installed on your property, and there is public water
service, the Township's outside WATER METER TOUCH PAD must remain
accessible at all times for quarterly meter readings.
• Shrubs, bushes or any other type of plants are not permitted within three feet (3') in
any direction of the outside touch pad. As shown in the diagram, please maintain a
minimum distance of at least (3') feet between shrubbery and buildings for meter
reader accessibility. The touch pad must be a minimum of three feet (3') above
ground level.
• Ideally, meters should be installed on the Front of the house. If the touch pad is
currently located in the rear yard, and a fence is going to enclose this area of the
property, the touch pad must be relocated to an area approved by the Township.
The owner is responsible for installing the touch pad at the new location and to
provide unobstructed access to the water meter touch pad. Wire will be provided
by the Township, but installed by the owner. NOTE: THE TOWNSHIP MUST BE
NOTIFIED WHEN THE TOUCHPAD IS RELOCATED SO THAT THE METERS
CAN BE SEALED. The touch pad must be relocated as soon as possible to avoid
any code violations.
• The water meters are read every March, June, September and December.
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ADDITIONAL RECYCLING INFO:
Set out on your first collection day.
NEW SINGLE STREAM RECYCLING!! 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 recycling in your
recycling bin or in another open topped container marked RECYCLING. No
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
• Wax coated boxes or cartons (juice, milk, etc.)
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE NOT RECYCLABLE:
• Food waste, garbage, tissue, paper towels, books
• 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, Styrofoam, packing peanuts
• Hangers, electrical cords, garden hoses