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Recycling - Saving Money & The Environment
Single Stream Recycling is saving Haverford Township money, and helping the environment. According to Township Manager Larry Gentile, the Township saved approximately $16,000.00 during January - the first month of the program.
The Township's first solid waste invoice from Delaware County (for January 2009) was $22,788.00, for a total of 1,433 tons of waste, a reduction of 877 tons of solid waste from January last year. In addition, the Township's fuel usage was reduced by 470 gallons, an additional savings of $1,805.00 for January.
Therefore, for one month of single stream recycling, the Township saved $15,805.00 because of Single Stream Recycling. |
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Recycling Cans & Labels
I have received many calls and emails inquiring where to obtain the new blue Township recycling cans. New residents received one free can; all other residents can purchase cans from the Township for $18.00 (essentially the Township's cost per can). You can stop by the Township Building at 2325 Darby Road to purchase/obtain your can, or call (610) 446-1000 and speak to the Public Works Department for more information.
Alternatively, you can put "Township of Haverford Recycles" stickers on any of your cans. I have a limited supply of the free stickers, or you can contact the Township (see above) to obtain them. Once you place the sticker on a can, however, you can only use it for recycling materials.
Thanks for helping to save tax dollars and for helping to improve the environment. |
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Rabies Inoculation Clinic
On Saturday, April 18, 2009, the Township will sponsor a rabies inoculation clinic from 10 a.m. to noon at the Bon Air Fire Company, 541 Royal Avenue. Here are the Clinic Guidelines:
- Only pets belonging to a resident of Haverford Township are
eligible for inoculation
- Pet owners will be required to sign a General Release declaring that they are residents of the Township and understand the contents of the Release
- Pets (dogs and cats) must be over three (3) months of age, in good
health, and in need of a rabies vaccine to be inoculated
- Dogs must be on a lead not exceeding six (6) feet in length
- Cats must be in a carrier and under proper control by their owners
- Pets not under proper control by their owners will not be inoculated
- Residents will be required to pay a fee of $2.00 for each pet inoculated to cover the costs incurred by the Township
Any questions concerning this clinic should be directed to the
Health Department at (610) 446-1000, X 202.
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