December 18, 2010 - Garbage Rate Going Up By a Few Cents to Cover Fuel Costs
 

CITY OF HERMITAGE SPRING CLEANUP - BULK TRASH COLLECTION DAYS

Friday, May 6, 2011
For residents whose regular trash collection days fall on Tuesday & Wednesday

Saturday, May 7, 2011
For residents whose regular trash collection days fall on Monday & Thursday

All white goods, bulk items and larger items will be taken on these collection days. These include, but are not limited to lawn chairs, lamps, TV’s, bicycles, carpet rolls (no more than 4 ft. in length), large and small appliances, furniture, tables, washers, dryers, stoves, etc.

Air conditioners, dehumidifiers, refrigerators & freezers must have their doors disabled and Freon removed and be properly tagged by a certified technician.

All items must be placed out at the curb the night before pickup. Items for bulk trash collection days do not require a tag for disposal. No bagged leaves will be accepted on the bulk trash days.

CITY OF HERMITAGE - 2011 YARD WASTE COLLECTION SCHEDULE

Curbside yard waste collection will begin again on Monday, April 4, 2011 and continue through the end of November. (Green-lid) yard waste carts or biodegradable bags may be placed at the curb on a weekly basis on your regular collection day. There is no limit to the amount of bio-degradable bags a household can place at the curb.

Acceptable yard waste includes:
• Leaves
• Grass clippings
• Plants and flowers
• Roots
• Sawdust
• Shrubbery and pruning
• Branches, tree limbs under 4” in diameter
• Brush up to 4’ in length.
 

· Low Income Assistance Program Application Form & Instructions

PROGRAM: Qualifying customers will receive a discounted quarterly billing that includes no charge for garbage disposal (cart fee) and a 25% discount from the base rate charge. Qualifying customers would receive full service (small garbage cart, recycling cart, and yard waste cart (if desired)).

CRITERIA: Service must be in the name of the head of household – Head of household must receive a total gross income of less than $19,050 annually – Income certification may be required as frequently as annually.

PROCESS: Customer must submit a completed application to the City, along with all required documents deemed necessary to provide proof of income – City approval of the application will result in Tri-County Industries being notified to adjust the billing for the customer.
 

The new contract with Tri-County Industries began March 1, 2009 and will be in effect until July 31, 2014.  The first 5 months of the contract kept the same terms and conditions as the previous contract.  Beginning August 1st, several changes will occur.  Some of these changes were made to get the City into compliance with State regulations and some were made in an attempt to minimize cost changes for the vast majority of Hermitage residents.

Before August 1st, 2009, Tri-County Industries will be delivering new recycling carts (95-gallon brown with a blue lid) and yard waste carts (95-gallon with a green lid).  Residents will have the option to choose a smaller, 35-gallon, garbage cart as well.  Selection of the yard waste cart is not mandatory.  Residents can choose to compost their waste, purchase biodegradable bags from a local retail store to put at the curb, or have it removed by a private lawn service.  Cart placement is important under the new program.  Residents are encouraged to review the informational materials below and make every effort to place carts for weekly collection as recommended.


City of Hermitage Solid Waste, Recycling & Yard Waste Collection Contract
INFORMATION PACKET

· Cover Letter from City Manager
· Tri-County Industries Pricing Information
· Frequently Asked Questions
· "Hermitage Recycles!" Brochure
· Cart Guidelines & Information - Wall Chart

· Full Information Packet sent to residents June 2009


You may also contact Tri-County Industries @ (724) 662-2510 or the City Building @ (724) 981-0800 with any additional questions.

EXCESS WASTE / LARGE ITEM TAG
One per 32-gallon trash bag or any other item up to 25 lbs. such as lawn chairs, lamps, TV sets up to 19 inches, bicycles, carpet rolls, small appliances. Tags are only for waste outside the cart.

BULK WASTE TAG
One for each item such as upholstered furniture, tables, dressers, headboards, armoires, large TV's, etc.  Call ahead for pickup.

WHITE GOODS / LARGE APPLIANCE TAG
One for each item: washer, dryer, dishwasher, stove, water heater, trash compactor, etc.  Air conditioners, refrigerators & freezers must have their doors disabled and refrigerant removed by a technician first.  Call one full business day ahead for pickup

VOLUME PICKUP TAG
Use this tag for collection of multiple items outside of the cart.  This tag will cover up to 16 excess bags of waste or 12 large items (or a combination) outside the cart.  This does not include major appliances or bulky items. Call one full business day ahead for pickup

Tags are available for purchase through Tri-County Industries or @ the City Building.

ATTENTION RESIDENTS: (Notice of route changes)

Beginning Monday, May 4th, 2009, the City’s contracted solid waste hauler, Tri-County Industries, will be switching from a 5-day per week collection route, to a 4-day per week collection route. Garbage and recyclables will be collected Monday – Thursday each week.

If your trash is currently collected on Friday, your collection day will change and Tri-County Industries will be notifying you shortly.

For more details, please view the City of Hermitage Waste Pickup Map or contact Tri-County Industries @ (724) 748-4705 or the City Building @ (724) 981-0800.

Holiday Schedule for 2011

To report problems or get answers to questions regarding residential solid waste disposal and recycling services contact:

Mr. Fran Lengyel, Administrative Assistant
Hermitage Municipal Building
800 North Hermitage Road
Hermitage, PA 16148
724-981-0800
flengyel@hermitage.net

Year-Round : Hermitage residents who need to dispose of old tires and household appliances may bring these items for disposal to the City Garage, located on Virginia Road, Monday - Friday from 8:00AM - 3:00PM anytime throughout the year.  There is no cost to residents for this drop-off.  Please call in advance to drop-off materials.

LOCATION: City Garage, 5250 Virginia Road - This tire and household appliance drop-off program is for Hermitage residents only. Proof of residency will be required upon disposal. The number of tires per visit may be limited. No tires with rims or tires with dirt inside the casings will be accepted. All household appliances will be accepted. For additional information, call the Hermitage Municipal Building at 724-981-0800.

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