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| How can I obtain more information about "storm water?" |
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You should visit Pennsylvania's Department of Environmental Protection website. They also have brochures, "When it Rains, it Drains" and "Pollution Prevention" which detail information about storm water.
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| I am a new resident, how do I obtain a recycle bin? |
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You should visit the Newtown Township Administrative building to
pay the $10.00 fee, if applicable, at which time you will receive a paid
voucher to bring to The Public Works office and pick up your bin.
*Please note: New construction homeowners will receive their first recycle bin free of charge. |
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| Who collects the following items that are not included in my normal trash pick-up and when?
(For example: sofas, coffee tables, washing machines, refrigerators, leaves and yard waste) |
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You should contact your local licensed Waste Hauler for assistance with the above mentioned items.
*If you have any type of Hazardous Household Waste you need to dispose of please visit the
Bucks County Planning Commission's site for recycling. |
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| Who can I call to remove a dead deer from the roadway? |
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Please contact the Southeast Regional Office of the Pennsylvania Gaming Commission @ 610-926-3136. They will generate an official
request and dispatch a representative to retrieve the animal.
*Dead animals on private property are the responsibility of the resident. |
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| Who can I call for stray animals? |
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Newtown Township does provide animal control services. If you require such services, please contact us at the following:
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215-968-2800 x246 |
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| There is a pothole on my street, who can I contact to repair it? |
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| The Public Works office at 215-968-2800 x246 or via e-mail.
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| I would like to erect a fence on my property, whom must I notify? |
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ALL residents or their contractor MUST notify the "One-Call System", in order to identify underground utilities including gas, electric, phone and cable.
***This procedure is extremely important for your safety and your neighbor's safety.***
In addition to this procedure, you, the resident, must contact the
Codes Office at Newtown Township to apply for a permit prior
to establishing the fence. |
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| Who should I contact if I notice a street light isn't working? |
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| Contact Ron Weaver, Technology Dept. at 215-968-2800 x216. Please have name of street and pole number available. |
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