Towamencin Township

Recycling Ordinance Highlights

• Recycles newsprint and other paper, Numbers 1 and 2 plastics, aluminum and bi-metallic cans and glass. The township has no single hauler. As a result, residents make arrangements to contract with their hauler of choice.
• Over the past three years (1996, 1997, 1998) township residents have recycled over 1,242 tons of materials.
• The township recently established a cardboard recycling drop-off center that is located at the highway maintenance building at 480 Indian Creek Road. Thus far, the container has been a success with the residents.
• The recycling ordinance is enforced by the Code Enforcement Department. The responsibility for its enforcement lies with the Building/Plumbing Inspector.
• For information on recycling, contact the township office: 215-368-7650.

Wendy's Old Fahsioned Hamburgers of Towamencin Townshipreceived the Excellence in Recycling Award for 2003.

• Visit the Towamencin Township web site.