How do I get rid of my:
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Trash? Trash is collected from curbside every Tuesday in the Borough for residence and apartment buildings up to and including 3 units only. It must be in a proper metal or plastic container, No bags allowed!!
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Leaves and brush? Grass clippings and leaves are to be put in brown paper "Earth Bags" an placed curbside by 7 a.m. Monday. THE BAGS ARE COLLECTED BY THE BOROUGH ON MONDAYS ONLY AND ARE NOT TO EXCEED 20 POUNDS. APRIL 1ST THRU DECEMBER 31ST ONLY. Bags can be purchased at Borough Hall for $.50 each at 120 Marshall Street, from 8:30 - 4:30 pm. Limbs and branches are to be placed curbside, parallel to the street, with cut ends facing the same direction by 7 a.m. Monday. LIMBS AND BRANCHES ARE COLLECTED BY THE BOROUGH ON THE FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH. Limbs and branches are no longer required to be bundled. The Borough reserves the right to refuse the collection of excessive quantities, sizes or bamboo. Please call 610-444-6020 with questions or clarifications.
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Old appliances and furniture? Old appliances and furniture are picked up at the curb one day a month (the last Tuesday of each month.) Limit one piece per residence. Refrigerators must have the doors removed and any appliances which use a coolant gas (refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners) must have the refrigerant removed by a certified technician and a tag certifying that this has been done must be attached to the unit. Residents must call Allied Waste at 610-869-2222 to make pick-up arrangements once the Freon is properly removed.
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Christmas Trees: Christmas trees should be placed at the curb where they will be picked up by the Public Works Department and recycled.
Can I burn my leaves and trash? No, open burning is not permitted within the Borough limits.
What about Smoke Detectors and Fire Alarms? The Kennett Square Fire Company tells us that they are all good and all bad. They all work and can save your life, but only if you replace the batteries regularly and test them to be sure that they work. For more information see their website: http:\\firestation24.com
What about water and sewer connections and charges? Water and sewer turn-on and turn-offs are arranged by calling Borough Hall at 610 444 6020 during normal business hours. We will also be happy to talk with you if you have a problem with your water and sewer bill and will check your home for possible leaks if that seems appropriate.
Who pays the Emergency Municipal Service Tax? Anyone who works in the Borough and earns $600 or more. The tax is $52 per year.
Where do I pay my Real Estate Tax? Berkheimer Associates, a statewide tax collection firm collects the Borough Real Estate Taxes. Any questions should be directed to them at 1-800 360 8989 extension 371. Checks should be made payable to HAB-RET and mailed to their office: Berkheimer Associates, P.O. Box 612 Bangor, PA 18013-0912.
