Fast Facts:  Pickup day for waste and recycling is Wednesday.   Place both items on curb no later than 6:00 am.

Bulk Items:  You may place 1 bulk item out for pickup on the last Wednesday of each month.  Additional bulk items can be scheduled for an extra charge.  Units containing CFC or Freon must be scheduled separately.

 Holidays:  If a holiday falls on or before your Wednesday pickup, your trash and recycling pickup will be Thursday.

Holidays include:

• New Year’s Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving
• Christmas Day

Single Stream Recycling means ALL recyclables are are placed together in one container for pick-up!  Please remember to rinse items before placing in bin.  Lids are acceptable for recycling.

What you can recycle:

• Paper- Newspaper, magazines, phone books, junk mail, catalog, cracker and cereal boxes, corrugated cardboard boxes (flattened)
• Glass- Bottles and Jars (brown,clear, & green)
• Metals – Food and beverage cans
• Plastics – Any household plastic bottle or container ( #1 – #7 stamped on bottom)

What is Not recyclable

• Motor oil containers
• plastic grocery bags
• styrofoam or microwave trays
• window glass or drinking glasses
• aluminum foil or foil pans
• light bulbs
• ceramics
• plastic without numbers

UNACCEPTABLE WASTES

Household hazardous wastes such as: gasoline, waste oil, non-latex paints, varnish, thinners, pesticides, drain cleaners, pool chemicals, bottled gas, car or truck parts are  NOT PERMITTED with regular household waste.  Buck CCounty provides drop off days for these materials.

For more information on Household Hazardous Wastes, go to: www.Bucks County.org  or call 1-888-942-8257

Just a reminder of our existing Ordinance no. 52 pertaining to public sidewalks.

Sidewalk Saftey Maintenance
Silverdale Borough is currently in the process of inspecting sidewalks.  During a recent survey some properties were identified to be in need of either replacement or repairs.   It is the homeowners responsibility to maintain their sidewalk and curbing for the use of pedestrians in a safe manner.    Borough Ordinance Number 155 states your obligation.   Chapter 287 Article II of the Code of Silverdale Borough Codification Book, specifies that “Sidewalks and/or curbs or curbing for the use of pedestrians shall be erected, built and maintained by the abutting property owners, in accordance with the widths, lines, grades and slopes and specifications adopted by the Borough of Silverdale and furnished by
or through the Borough Zoning Officer.”  Please be aware that a zoning permit is required before any work can be performed.  You may obtain the zoning permit through the Borough Office.

Borough Council Meetings for the 2nd quarter of 2012 are:

• April 2 and 16-May 7-June 4 and June 18
  

Borough Council Meetings for the 3rd quarter of 2012 are:

• July 2  – August 6 and August 20 – September 4 (Tuesday)

All Borough Council Meetings are open to the public.  Meetings are held at Borough Hall located at 100 Park Avenue, Silverdale, PA.  Meetings start at 7:30pm.

Borough Council Meetings for the 4th quarter of 2012 are:

• October 1 and October 15 – November 5 -December 3 and 17

All Borough Council Meetings are open to the public.  Meetings are held at Borough Hall located at 100 Park Avenue, Silverdale, PA.  Meetings start at 7:30pm.

Borough Planning Commission Meetings for the 3rd quarter of 2012 are:

• July 10 – August 14 – September 11

Borough Planning Commission Meetings for the 4th quarter of 2012 are:

• October 9 – November 13 – December 11

All Planning Commission Meetings are open to the public.  Meetings are held at Borough Hall located at 100 Park Avenue, Silverdale, PA.  Meetings start at 7:30pm.

Storm Water Basic Information

The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Storm Water Program regulates storm water discharges from three potential sources: municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4s), construction activities, and industrial activities. Most storm water discharges are considered point sources, and operators of these sources may be required to receive an NPDES permit before they can discharge. This permitting mechanism is designed to prevent storm water runoff from washing harmful pollutants into local surface waters such as streams, rivers, lakes or coastal waters.

Most states are authorized to implement the NPDES Storm Water Program and administer their own storm water permitting programs. EPA remains the permitting authority in a few states, territories and on most tribal lands. For these areas, EPA provides oversight and issues storm water permits

Why should we be concerned about stormwater runoff?

Runoff from rainstorms and snowmelt is the most significant source of water pollution today. Stormwater carries sediment, oil, grease, nitrogen, phosphorus, and other pollutants into storm drains and then, untreated, into nearby water bodies. Because most stormwater drainage systems provide no treatment, preventing contamination of stormwater is crucial to ensure that pollutants are not released into the environment. Municipal drinking water systems may face higher costs if they must treat water contaminated by stormwater runoff. Improperly managed stormwater runoff is also a leading cause of flooding, which can lead to property damage, cause road safety hazards, and clog catch basins and culverts with sediment and debris.

For more information on  storm water management visit the Website at http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/stormwater_management/10628

Per PADEP, add a Stormwater section with the following links  (control + click to open):

restaurant information

automotive information

general business information

EPA Stormwater Phase II Fact Sheets

EPA MS4 Overview

Stormwater Public Education

http://www.epa.gov/npdes/pubs/nps_urban-facts_final.pdf

http://cfpub.epa.gov/npdes/stormwater/menuofbmps/index.cfm?action=browse&Rbutton=detail&bmp=96

Bookmark: “10 Things You Can Do to Prevent Stormwater Runoff Pollution” (PDF

Protecting Water Quality from Urban Runoff (PDF)

After the Storm Brochure (PDF)

EPA Stormwater Phase II Fact Sheets

EPA MS4 Overview

EPA Stormwater Toolbox

Stormwater Public Education

Stormwater Information for Homeowners

Chlorinated Water Discharge Options Minimum Measure: Public Education and Outreach on Stormwater Impacts Subcategory: Education for Homeowners

Description Chlorinated water discharged to surface waters has an adverse effect on local water quality. Swimming pools are a major source of chlorinated water discharged into sanitary and storm sewer systems. An average swimming pool holds 19,000 gallons of highly chlorinated water, which is toxic to wildlife and fish. Applicability Many pool owners who live in cooler climates drain their swimming pools to reduce maintenance and potential damage from freezing during winter. Instead of discharging pool water to the storm sewer system or directly into a waterbody, these individuals should investigate alternative discharge options. Design Considerations There are different options available to homeowners to prevent sending chlorinated pool water into storm drains.  The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality suggests the following measures: Pool owners obtain permission from local sanitary sewer operators or municipal treatment plant operators and discharge to the sanitary sewer system. Discharge the chlorinated water to land where it will not drain to local surface waters. Dechlorinate the water before draining the pool. Montgomery County, Maryland’s, Department of Environmental Protection (1997) provides the following guidelines to pool owners and operators: Community pools must discharge to the sanitary sewer using a surge tank. Residential pools must discharge backwash water to the sanitary sewer. If the only option for draining pool water is to discharge directly into the environment, water quality must comply with the applicable water quality criteria. Pool water must sit for at least 2 days after the addition of chlorine or bromine or until chlorine or bromine levels are below 0.1 mg/l. The pH of discharge water must be between 6.5 and 8.5 before it is discharged. Algicides such as copper or silver can interrupt normal algal and plant growth and should not be used. Total suspended solids must be below 60 mg/l.  Suspended particles should be allowed to settle out, and the water should not appear murky. Settled material should not be discharged with pool water. Discharges to the environment should be directed over a land surface so that some level of filtration by soil particles can occur. The water quality requirements listed above also apply to land-applied water. Limitations Enforcement of safe discharge of chlorinated water from numerous private sources may be difficult to achieve.