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SNOW EMERGENCY BEGINS 12PM SUNDAY

SNOW EMERGENCY
A snow emergency will be in effect beginning 12 PM on Sunday, January 19th as a severe winter storm heads our way which is expected to bring several inches of snow accumulations.  Township crews will be working hard to clear any accumulated snow on residential streets.  Crews from PennDOT and PECO will be working to keep state roads clear of snow and utilities in operation.  More information about how we respond to a snow storm can be found here.

Outage information can be reported to PECO, Comcast, or Verizon.

Below are from frequently asked questions about winter storms:

What does Middletown Township do when it snows?
Public Works crews apply salt brine to roadways before, and plow roadways during and after snow storms. Emergency services continue to respond to calls.
 
When will my street get plowed? 
Streets are plowed throughout the storm. Snow is cleared within 12 hours after the end of the storm. State roads are plowed by PennDOT.
 
Which neighborhoods get plowed first?
Crews are deployed to assigned areas all over the Township. All plows work together to clear snow at the same time.
 
Do I need to move my car?
Yes. Cars must be off roadways within one hour after the beginning of a storm, and must remain off the road until at least 12 hours after a storm.
 
Who is responsible for clearing sidewalks of snow?
Sidewalks in front of homes must be cleared by homeowners within 24 hours after the end of the storm.
 
What can I do when it snows?
Staying home and off roadways is the best way to endure a snow storm. After a storm, clear walkways of snow to prevent injury.

What happens if my mailbox was struck by a snow plow?
If a snow plow hits a mailbox, please contact Geri Anderson in Public Works for assistance.  

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Recycling Best Practices


Paper, cardboard, metal cans, plastic bottles and jugs are all recyclable as long as they are free of food and liquid. One dirty item can contaminate an entire truckload.

Prior to disposing of your recyclables, all containers must be washed and have their labels removed. Another tip before you dispose of your recyclables is to never put them in plastic bags or anything other than your regular recycling bin. Plastic bags and plastic wrap get jammed in recycling processing equipment.

When recycling make sure to keep these three rules in mind:

1. Recycle clean bottles, cans, paper and cardboard.
2. Keep food and liquid out of your recycling.
3. Avoid using bags to hold recyclables.

The Environmental Advisory Council recently hosted a recycling seminar presented by Waste Management to educate residents on proper recycling practices. The full video of the seminar is available on our YouTube channel here and the PowerPoint from the seminar is available here.


Energy Efficiency for Your Home


Energy efficiency means you are using less energy to do the same jobs, reducing your home's energy waste and saving money. To effectively increase your energy efficiency involves more than just using less energy - it requires you becoming aware of how energy is used, where it's wasted, and how it can be used more effectively and efficiently in everyday life. 

There are many ways to make your home energy efficicent including switching your bulbs to LEDs, turn off unneeded lights, lower the thermostat a few degrees, and switch to energy efficient appliances. PECO offers programs to assist with the transition to a more energy efficient lifestyle including appliance recycling, energy assessments, home rebates, and an online marketplace.

Click here to learn more about PECO's energy efficiency programs. 



Determine Your Impact


The United States Environmental Protection Agency has online calculators to measure the environmental impact of the energy you use.  The Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator translate abstract energy and emissions numbers into concrete terms to better understand the real impact.