The company was the only company to bid, with a total estimated cost of $174,207.11.

Martin Paving was awarded the contract for repairs to Awol Road, Racehorse Drive and Marsanna Lane.

'Who's going to enforce it?' responded Firestone. Vice Chairman Larry Wolfe opposed Firestone's comments, citing the need for the township 'to pass an ordinance' defining penalties for dumping in the bins.

He also cited the Bashore location as an unfair one, allowing some Union Township residents easier access than others. 'The whole idea to put it behind a fence was to still keep it open for residents or anyone else who uses it, but still have it in a controlled environment where we could have some control over what goes in,' said Chairman Dennis Firestone. The township's recycling center was recently moved from near Hutter's gas station on Jonestown Road to the municipal building.Ĭhairman Dennis Firestone commented that placing bins outside of the newly fenced area at the municipal building 'is just asking for the same thing we had at Jonestown,' which he referred to as 'a garbage dump.' The decision was made after a public comment asking whether extra recycling bins could be placed at Camp Bashore for use by both the camp and the public. Individuals with concerns about residential refuse collection may call the Office at 786-2980.LICKDALE > The Union Township Board of Supervisors decided Wednesday not to place additional recycling bins outside of the township municipal building at 3111 Route 72. Refuse collection is financed by a user fee that is included on the property tax bill. It must be tied in bundles, no longer than 6 feet, no heavier than 50 lbs. Auto parts, including tires are not collected.State law requires all doors be removed from refrigerators and freezers. White goods pick up should be requested by phoning 786-2980. White goods, (e.g., refrigerators, stoves, etc.) will be picked separately.

Bulk items (e.g., household furniture, bedding and mattresses, etc.) may also be placed at the curb for collection.Residential properties of six or more units are not covered by this service. Refuse shall be placed in cans (maximum 33 gal.) with handles and unattached lids, no more than six (6) cans per parcel and not weighing more than fifty pounds each.

To be serviced, the garbage container must be out behind the curb by 6:00 AM on collection day. Refuse is collected once each week on a designated collection day.

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