A winter weather warning has been issued for our area. Below is the Township's snow protocol:
Trash & Recycle Collection Modifications
Trash and recycle collection for the Friday trash route will undergo the following modifications due to impending snow on Friday, January 19th:
- Trash ONLY will be collected on Friday. Residents should place cans off of the roadway so that plows can get to the curb with ease.
- Place trash out BEFORE 7:00AM on Friday. The trash crews will start their route early to prepare for snowfall.
- Recyclable materials should be held until Monday, January 22nd. Friday and Monday recycling will be picked up on this day.
All trash and recycle collection updates will be posted on the Township website.
Library Closure
The Free Library will be closed Friday, January 19th due to inclement weather. The Township Administration Building will be closing at 12PM on January 19th.
Parking Restrictions
- Please remove all vehicles from streets and roadways. Residents with access to a garage, driveway, or any other form of off-street parking are to utilize them to reduce the number of vehicles on the streets. Those who do NOT have access to off-street parking are allowed to park on-street, but only on the even-numbered side of the street. Where parking restrictions are permanently in effect, such restrictions shall prevail.
If you are aware of a neighbor who does not have off-street parking available to them, please consider offering space in your driveway if possible so that streets can be cleared of ice and snow as completely and efficiently as possible.
Keeping the roads clear of vehicles allows our Public Works Department to properly clear all roadways quickly and efficiently. Your assistance in helping the crew clear the roadways to the best of their ability is greatly appreciated.
Residents Required to Clear Sidewalks
All sidewalks must be cleared of snow and ice by the abutting property owner within 24 hours after snow has stopped falling. Please remember that it is against the law to throw and/or shovel snow into or upon any road or street in the Township. Please note: Springfield Township Public Works does not remove snow from private driveways or residences.
Don't Put Snow in the Street
- Please refrain from blowing or shoveling any snow back into the roadway, especially after they have been plowed. It might be convenient, but blowing or shoveling snow back into the road creates added risk to drivers, including our Public Works crews. It is also unlawful to throw, shovel, or plow snow into or on any roads and streets within the Township.
- Remove on-street/curb-line basketball nets. Basketball nets must be removed from the roadway and stored away from the curb line.
- HELPFUL TIP: Leave space to avoid being plowed in. Shoveling out a space just before your driveway allows the snow that builds up on the plow to fall off in that space and not in your driveway!
You can view the Township's Snow and Ice Removal Guidelines by clicking the link below:
About our Snow Removal Process
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