Township Tribune Noteworthy News for North Londonderry Township Residents

FALL 2020 Vol. 28 No. 2

www.nlondtwp.com OFFICE HOURS

Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

655 East Ridge Road Palmyra PA 17078

717-838-1373

What’s in Your Recycle Bin? By The Greater Lebanon Refuse Authority

“The most common misunderstanding the public has about

CURBSIDE recycling is that you need to put as much as

possible into your recycle bin. However, recycling is actually a

system of collecting and processing used materials that still have

value. This means NOT everything is recyclable. There must be

someone to buy the used material and recycle it into a new

product. Just because it has a recycling symbol on the bottom,

DOES NOT mean it is recyclable. While most of us are

well intentioned, when we put materials that don't belong into the

bin, we are actually contaminating the recycling stream. When

you don't recycle right, this negatively impacts our environment

and economy.” Residents are reminded to recycle only these

core acceptable materials curbside.

Plastic Bottles and Jugs ONLY

Metal Food and Beverage Cans (Aluminum & Steel)

Glass Bottles and Jars (Clear, Green, Brown)

Newspaper

Corrugated Cardboard (Must be Flat)

WHEN IN DOUBT, THROW IT OUT!

New Website! Stay updated with the latest information

by visiting our NEW WEBSITE

www.nlondtwp.com

IN THIS EDITION:

FALL CURBSIDE LEAF

COLLECTION

CURBSIDE CHIPPING

2020 TRICK-OR-TREAT

2020 CENSUS

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS

WASTE DISPOSAL

LEBANON COUNTY TIRE

COLLECTION

WINTER MAINTENANCE

SHRED EVENT

FALL LEAF COLLECTION OCTOBER 12 TO DECEMBER 11

Residents should place leaves in the street along the curb line in long narrow piles (as shown

above). Piles should be at least 15 feet from parked cars, intersections, and basketball nets so collection

equipment has space to operate. Remove all sticks, pine cones, nuts, etc. from your leaves as these

items can damage the machine. Crew members are not always able to finish a collection route in one day;

in which case, they will resume the following day until the route is completed. We ask residents to be

patient as crews work diligently to provide this service.

Monday Collection - Residents north of Route 422 & south of Route 422, east of South Forge Rd.

Wednesday Collection - Residents south of Route 422, between South Forge Rd. &

Campbelltown Rd.

Friday Collection - Residents south of Route 422, west of Campbelltown Rd.

For more information visit www.nlondtwp.com.

*Curbside chipping will continue the 1st Monday of every month with the exception of

November and December. Service will resume in January, with an additional day scheduled for

Christmas tree pickup. Items must be curbside by 7:00 a.m. the morning of collection.

Renew Your Compost Card

Compost cards can be

renewed on January 4, 2021,

or after, for a fee of $35.00

for the calendar year (CASH

OR CHECK ONLY).

Free Propane Tank Recycling

Propane tanks from 1 to 100

pounds accepted at the

Greater Lebanon Refuse

Authority. TANKS MUST BE

EMPTY.

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The North Londonderry Township Police Department has a medication

collection box in their foyer. Items can be dropped off during office hours,

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Acceptable items include:

Prescription and over the counter solid medications

Tablets and capsules

Prescription patches

Recycling is mandatory for

all residential properties and

commercial, industrial, and

institutional establishments

within the boundaries of North

Londonderry Township. For

more information,

visit our website to

view the ordinance

in full.

Trick or Treat Thursday

October 29, 2020

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

As this date approaches, our website and Facebook page will be updated with

any additional information or regulations.

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Vitamins

Nasal sprays

Pet medications

Medical creams

and ointments

Liquid medications

(in their original containers)

Do NOT dispose of alcohol,

thermometers, intravenous solutions,

syringes/needles, hydrogen peroxide, or

compressed cylinders/aerosols (asthma

inhalers).

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

US Citizens 18 years of age or older are encouraged to exercise their right to vote.

Voter Registration (717) 228-4428

Did You Know…? The census has been a part of our nation’s history since the Founding

Fathers mandated a decennial count in the U.S. Constitution. The first

census held in 1790 counted 3.9 million people. The 2020 Census marks the

24th time the country is tallying its population. Be a part of history and

participate in the census.

Local Governments receive critical state and federal dollars based on

population numbers, including funds for roads, hospitals, schools, and many

other community services. Every dollar counts, now more than ever during

the COVID-19 crisis.

According to Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors

(PSATS) North Londonderry Township has a response rate of 85.7% putting

us at number two among PA communities. The

deadline to respond is September 30. If you haven’t yet

responded, you can do so online, by mail, or by phone.

Learn more at 2020census.gov and pa.gov/census.

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Lebanon Tire Collection

Where: Lebanon Expo Center

80 Rocherty Road

Lebanon PA 17042

When: Wednesday, November 4

8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

All residents of North Londonderry

Township (with proof of address) may

drop off 12 auto or 2 oversized tires

free of charge. Tires must be off the

rim, drained of water, unburned, and

not excessively dirty.

Lebanon County Residents Schedule an At Home Collection Of Household Hazardous Waste

go to www.mxiinc.com/lebanon or call 1-800-742-5542 Ext 123

$15 Co-Payment is Required to Schedule Limit of one pick-up per household per year

Sponsored by Greater Lebanon Refuse Authority

Space Heater Safety Tips

According to the National Fire Protection

Association, heating sources are one of the

leading causes of house fires. Portable space

heaters are a convenient source of additional

heat for your home, but if not used properly can

pose a fire hazard.

Follow these tips to make sure your home is

heated safely:

Read the instructions and warning label

thoroughly.

Never leave a space heater unattended. Turn it

off when you leave the room or go to sleep.

Heaters should be kept at least 3 feet away from

anything that can burn including rugs and

clothing.

Do not place heaters in high traffic areas.

Do not use an extension cord or power strip.

Heaters should be plugged directly into a wall

outlet.

Always unplug and store heaters safely when

not in use.

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The North Londonderry Township Highway Department is committed to

providing quality and efficient snow and ice removal for every storm. Crew

members work diligently before, during, and after a snow storm to keep roadways

safe for residents. We understand it is necessary for some residents to continue to

travel to and from work and appointments during a snow storm, but we ask

residents to stay off the road when possible. It is crucial for winter maintenance

plows to have full access to these areas.

Plows push snow off the road, they do not lift and carry, making it

unavoidable for plows to keep exposed driveways clear. We make every effort to

minimize the impact, however it is NOT the responsibility of the Township to clear

the end of your driveway once the plow has passed through. One helpful tip to

reduce the quantity of snow pushed back into your driveway, is to clear an area

directly to the left of your driveway along the curb line. This allows the current

accumulation on the plow to empty before reaching your driveway, reducing the

amount left behind as it passes.

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If you have a driveway, please use it.

The crew is instructed to clear as close to the

curb as possible to allow for two lanes of

traffic. If you do not have access to off-street

parking, we recommend parking all vehicles

on the same side of the street to allow for the

largest path to be cleared. When cars are

parked on both sides of the street it makes it

difficult for plows to maneuver.

When clearing sidewalks, pile snow

away from the road so it does not get pushed

back onto the sidewalk as plows pass by. It is

required by ordinance that residents clear

sidewalks within 24 hours of a storm's end.

Whether clearing your sidewalks or driveway,

remember it is illegal to shovel or blow snow

into the roadway.

We encourage residents to check the

stability of their mailbox post. Wet and heavy

snow released from a plow can damage a

weak or broken post. Residents are

responsible for repairing damage caused by

the force of the snow.

Every storm system is

unique and presents its own

challenges, so we adapt and

perform operations

accordingly.

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STATE ROADS

There are a number of state roads in

the Township that do not receive

maintenance from our crews. If you have a

question or concern with one of the following

streets, contact PennDOT.

Bindnagles Road

Campbelltown Road

Forge Road (North) - East Ridge Road to Palmyra Bellegrove Road

Forge Road (South)

Gravel Hill Road

Lingle Avenue

Palmyra Bellegrove Road

Route 422

Ridge Road (East) - North Railroad Street to North Forge Road

Ridge Road (West)

Syner Road

Recycling Efforts Commended

North Londonderry Township was recognized

by the Greater Lebanon Refuse Authority for

outstanding recycling achievements in 2019. With a

municipal recycling rate of 57%, North Londonderry

Township had the 4th highest rate in the county!

Shred Event

Township staff has made the difficult decision

to cancel the shred event for 2020. We apologize for

any inconvenience this may cause, but we look

forward to providing this service again in May of

2021.

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EVENT

CANCELED

LEBANON COUNTY PLANNING

DEPARTMENT

717-228-4444

Adding a fence, shed, or home addition to

your property? These changes require a

building/zoning permit. Contact the County

Planning Department today to schedule an

appointment.

SOLICITING PERMIT

North Londonderry Township

Police Department

717-838-5276

According to Township Ordinance, no person

shall engage in peddling, canvassing,

soliciting, etc. in the Township without having

a license from the North Londonderry

Township Police Department.

PA ONE CALL

811 or 1-800-242-1776

If you are digging on your property you are

required to call 811 before you dig. It does

not matter where, or how deep you are

digging, they must be notified. For more

information visit www.pa1call.org

DOG LICENSE

Lebanon County Treasurer

717-228-4420

PA Law states all dogs 3 months or older are

required to be licensed. Purchase a Lifetime

license at the Treasurer’s office. For a list of

locations for yearly licenses, visit

www.lebcounty.org.