Township Residents needing Clean Fill

Please contact the Township if you would like to receive clean fill. The Township has various projects where we will have clean fill that we need to dispose of. If interested, contact us at 724-727-3515 and we can make arrangements with you.

For the Dumping Permit and Release Form Click Here

Earned Income Tax and Local Services Tax

Berkheimer Tax Administrator for Washington Township EIT & LST - 2011

and for all Westmoreland County Municipalities in 2012

CONTACT INFORMATION

Phone: 412-881-3075 or 1-800-360-3075 or 412-881-3080

Berkheimer web site:  http://www.hab-inc.com

Customer Care web site:  http://www.hab-inc.com/inTouch/FormGenerator.aspx?form_id=3&site_id=1&page_id=36671&major=1&minor=1

EIT electronic filing web site: http://www.hab-inc.com/content/indefilelearnmore.htm

A Berkheimer representative will be available to provide assistance with the quarterly

Local Earned Income Tax (for those who do not have a local income tax deduction

taken directly from their pay) at the Washington Township Municipal Building Conference Room

from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. on: 

                                                Monday, January 30, 2012

NOTICE TO ALL RESIDENTS:

Residents who erroneously received a letter from Berkheimer advising that you did not send in your 2009, 2008, and/or 2007 Final Return, (Although, you DID PAY and DID FILE your return.) should complete and return the form back to Berkheimer indicating the amounts paid and the dates filed.

   Click here for:  Berkheimer Letter to Wash Twp. Residents/Taxpayers 1.2010

   Click here for:  Berkheimer Letter to Employers in Wash. Twp. 1.2010

   Click here for:  Berkheimer Survey 2.2010.pdf

Public Star Parties

Kiski Astronomers hold free public star parties each month between the hours of 8:00 p.m. - Midnight.  Star parties are "weather permitting" at various parks throughout the area during the summer months. (We have been very fortunate that the astronomers have chosen Kunkle Park as one of the parks utilized for this event.)  Lightning storms, rain or totally cloudy skies will cancel the events.  Remember to dress warmly.  Coats and hats are recommended, even in the summer, the nights can get chilly.  Please cover flashlights with red cellophane to help preserve night vision.

In addition to the above highlights, double stars of various colors, star clusters of dozens to thousands of stars, the remains of exploded stars, gaseous nebulae where stars are being born, and entire galaxies of stars may also be observed, depending upon the month and observing conditions.

 Additional information about the Kiski Astronomers Star Parties may be obtained from:  http://home.comcast.net/~kiskiastronomers/

Terry Trees, Star Party Coordinator:  724-337-3231and additional information about the Kiski Astronomers Denny Hill, President, 724-845-7567 or Ed Kuzemchak, Treasurer, 412-952-5347

 Paper Recycle Bins!!

You may have noticed the green and yellow bins located in the front and back parking lots at the Municipal Building.  These bins are for you to place your paper, shredded paper, newspapers and their inserts, catalogs, and any junk mail that you feel comfortable putting into our recycling bin. 

PLEASE DO NOT place the following items into the bins, as the recycling contractor CANNOT ACCEPT:

Please be aware that failure to follow these instructions will result in the loss of the recycling bins.  We have already been alerted that someone has thrown garbage and bottles into the bins.  Once again, ONLY PAPER may be placed into the bins.

Recycling - Alternative Locations

Drop-off bins for commingled material will remain at the following locations:

Special Collections:

 Update on Recycling Electronics as of 1/1/2012

Beginning January 1, 2012, the first phase of Pennsylvania’s “Covered Device Recycling Act” has taken effect, which was enacted to help end the haphazard disposal of TVs and computer equipment.

Manufacturers, as of the beginning of January, had to register the computers and certain peripheral devices, such as keyboards, desktops, laptop or notebook computers and monitors, microprocessing units, printers, scanners they intend to sell with the state, along with TVs with screens bigger than 4 inches.  They had to have a state-approved collection network set up.  Thus, retailers may now only sell the registered items and they must provide details about how to recycle obsolete items.  They cannot charge a recycling fee, unless they pay an equal or greater rebate.  An example would be Best Buy’s* recycling program that accepts any TV up to 32 inches for $10.00 then gives the customer a $10.00 gift card.

The biggest change for consumers will take place next year, when the law will make it illegal to dispose of certain “covered devices”, such as TVs or computers with the rest of the household trash, in landfills.  Specifically, landfills and other waste disposal sites cannot accept covered devices or components as of January 23, 2013.  This will allow a year for residents and retailers to get used to the idea that they should be disposing of these devices properly.

Note:  Items that are not covered include: calculators, microwave ovens, land-line or cellular phones, GPS units, personal digital assistants or smartphones, or components of appliances such as refrigerators, washers or dryers.

Recycling resources:

Hours 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, call in advance 866-904-7726

(*Please note that we have been advised by residents that "Goodwill in our area will only accept TVs that are verified in working order and they do NOT accept floor models; also, Best Buy stores in the area do not consistently accept TVs for disposal".)

Why can’t I just put my electronic devices out with the trash? 

Prior to Jan. 24, 2013, DEP regulations do not prohibit households from setting electronic devices out with regular household trash; and even when the disposal ban goes into effect, it will apply only to desktop and laptop computers, computer monitors, computer peripherals and televisions.  However, DEP urges you to do your part for the environment by recycling or reusing as many of your electronic devices as possible in order to limit the number of those items and their hazardous components from entering the environment through landfills and other disposal activities. 

If you must discard an electronic device, DEP urges you to check with your county recycling coordinator to find out about local options for proper disposal.  To find information on your county recycling coordinator, visit DEP’s website at www.depweb.state.pa.us, Select ‘Waste,’ ‘Recycling,’ ‘Public Resources,’ and then ‘County Recycling Coordinators,’ or contact the Recycling Hotline at 1-800-346-4242. 

County Recycling Information:

For Information and Services for Older Persons, you may contact:

Westmoreland County - Area Agency on Aging

Main Office:  Historic Troutman Center, 200 South Main Street, Greensburg, PA 15601

                      Phone 1-800-442-8000 or 724-830-4444, TDD available, FAX 724-853-4662

                      E-mail:  aging@co.westmoreland.pa.us

                      Website:  www.co.westmoreland.pa.us/aging

                      Hours:  Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

                      After hours:  In the case of emergency, need for help that cannot wait

                                           until the next business day, or to report abuse, call 911.

The Westmoreland County Area Agency on Aging was created in 1967.  Our agency is designated by the State to administer human service programs at the local level.  Our goal is to provide opportunities and services to older adults (age 60 and older, unless otherwise noted) to promote their best possible well-being.

Mission Statement:  “We hereby adopt the mission to be responsible to the maximum degree of our resources, to assist and enable older and/or disabled persons to live their lives as independently as their circumstances will allow and in the best possible and desired manner.”

The Westmoreland County Area Agency on Aging is funded in part by the Pennsylvania Department of Aging, the Administration on Aging and the Westmoreland County Board of Commissioners.

Services may be provided at no cost, subject to cost sharing or a sliding fee scale.  Availability of services may be subject to a prioritized waiting list.  Frequency of services is limited.  Contributions are welcomed and are used to support and expand existing services.

Commissioners:  Tom Bayla, Chairman; Thomas C. Ceraso, Charles W. Anderson          Administrator:  Ray DuCoeur

Information and Services for Older Persons

Westmoreland County – Senior Transportation

WESTMORELAND COUNTY ON AGING

200 South Main Street

Greensburg, PA 15601-3110

(724) 830-4444 -or-1(800) 442-8000

TDD available

Website: http://www.co.westmoreland.pa.us/aging

E-mail: aging@co.westmoreland.pa.us

WESTMORELAND COUNTY -

Map numbers correspond to the taxi

Companies and their territories listed

In the PROVIDER DIRECTORY.

TRANSPORTATION PROVIDER DIRECTORY

Byers Taxi Service. Inc.

(724)567-5664; Toll-Free 1(866)567-5611;

Serves: E. Vandergrift, Vandergrift,

New Kensington, Arnold,

Lower Burrell, Avonmore, Oklahoma,

Hyde Park, West Leechburg,

 and theTownships of Allegheny, Bell,

Upper Burrell and Washington.

 Yellow Cab of Greensburg

(724)838-0700; Serves: Arona,

Delmont, Export, Greensburg, South

Greensburg, Southwest Greensburg,

Jeannette, Hempfield Township,

Hunker, Madison, Murrysville,

 New Stanton and Youngwood.

NOTICE

REGULAR MEETINGS

Following is a schedule of meetings for calendar year 2012 for Washington Township, Westmoreland County:

Board of Supervisors' Agenda Meetings - Monday prior to second Thursday, 5:30 P.M.;

Board of Supervisors' Township Meetings - Second Thursday, 7:00 P.M.;

Planning Commission Meetings - First and Third * Thursdays, 7:00 P.M.;

Municipal Authority of Washington Township Meetings - Fourth Thursday, 7:00 P.M.

All meetings will be held at the Municipal Building Meeting Room, 285 Pine Run Church Road, Apollo, PA  15613.

If you are a person with a disability and wish to attend any scheduled meeting and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate, contact the Township Office 724-727-3515 seven (7) days prior to any scheduled meeting to discuss how Washington Township may best accommodate your needs.        

*The Planning Commission's second meeting of the month held on the third Thursday, will only be held if there are at least 3 items on the agenda.  

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