PARKS, RECREATION & OPEN SPACE PLAN
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Water and Sewer
The Borough of Macungie provides municipal water and sewer service. The Borough's public water system is served by two wells and is maintained by the Borough's licensed water operators and the maintenance staff, with guidance from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. The Borough Authority annually distributes a Consumer Confidence Report regarding the Borough's water testing results to all Borough residents. Water and sewer rates are charged by the Borough on a quarterly basis.
Water Rates: Effective the first quarter January 2008 the water rates per EDU (equivalent dwelling unit) are as follows:
Sewer Rates: Effective the first quarter January 2010 the sewer rates (per billing unit) are as follows:
Water Leak or Sewer Problem: Call (610) 966-2503 between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm. For off hour emergencies, call (610) 437-5252.
PAYMENT POLICY FOR THE QUARTERLY UTILITY BILLS All payments are to be received by the close of business (4:30 p.m.) on the due date (15th) or postmarked the due date. In the event the due date (15th) falls on a Saturday, Sunday or a holiday, all payments must be received by the close of the next business day or postmarked the next business day. (3/2/09) NOTE: Utility bills placed in the drop box after business hours will be considered late
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Trash Collection-
The Borough provides curbside trash collection twice per week for all residents and commercial establishments meeting the three (3) bag per pickup limit. Containers may not be placed at the curb before 6 pm before the scheduled pickup. Trash collection is Monday & Thursday. Place your trash out on Sunday evening for Monday AM pick up and Wednesday evening for Thursday AM pick up.
EFFECTIVE NOV 1, 2009, QUARTERLY REFUSE RATE IS $85.50.
Bulk Items - furniture, bicycles and large waste materials, excluding white goods may be placed at the curb for collection on the first regular collection day of the week.
White Goods - stoves, dishwashers, refrigerators, freezers, hot water heaters, washers and dryers, microwaves and similar appliances shall be placed out for collection on the second pickup of the week with the recyclables. The refrigerant must be removed from all refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners prior to collection.
TIRES ARE NO LONGER PICKED UP FOR TRASH
Lehigh County Solid Waste Management Department has a household hazardous waste program. Click for more information.
If your trash and/or recycling is not taken by noon on the pick up day, please call the Borough office at 610-966-2503 to let us know. We will notify hauler and they should be back that day or by noon the next day to pick up the missed trash. |
Recycling
Recycling collection shall be once per week on the Thursday pick up. Place your recycling out with your refuse on Wednesday evening for Thursday AM pick up. The following materials are designated as "recyclable materials" within the Borough of Macungie.
Commingles items and paper items may be placed in the same recycling container. Click for more information.
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2010 Trash Pickup One Day Delay Pickup
Week of May 31 - pickup will be Tuesday and Friday Week of September 6 - pickup will be Tuesday and Friday Week of November 22 - pickup will be Monday and Friday |
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Yard Waste
Macungie Borough residents may take their yard waste to the Emmaus Borough Municipal Yard Waste Facility. A pass must be obtained from Macungie Borough office before you can use the yard waste facility. Click for location, times and regulations for the yard waste site. |
Christmas Trees
Trees may be placed out for pickup by the Borough trash hauler during the last week in December and the first two weeks in January.
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Leaf Collection
Leaves will be collected curbside during October, November and December. During this time, residents are asked to rake their leaves to the curb for collection by 7:00 a.m. Monday of the collection week. Do not mix grass clippings, garden waste, tree or shrub trimmings with the leaves or they will not be taken. These items will damage the leaf vacuum.
Leaves may also be dropped at the Borough garage on Spruce Street after October 15th or taken to the Emmaus Yard Waste site. A pass must be obtained from the Borough office before you can use the Emmaus site. |
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Utility Billing Schedule (Water, Sewer & Refuse Bills)
Quarterly bill mailed out approximately January 15 is due February 15 Quarterly bill mailed out approximately April 15 is due May 15 Quarterly bill mailed out approximately July 15 is due August 15 Quarterly bill mailed out approximately October 15 is due November 15
If you do not receive your bill by the end of January, April, July or October, please stop in the Borough Office or call 610-966-2503 to get a copy of the bill and/or let you know the amount that is due. |
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Drop Box
Water, sewer, refuse and Per Capita Tax bill payments to the Borough office can be placed in the drop box on the Church Street door during or after business hours. Permits, Earned Income Tax and Occupational Privilege Taxes may also be placed in this box. The box is checked each morning for deposits. Real Estate Tax bills cannot be placed in the drop box. Note: Utility bills must be in drop box by close of business on due date. |
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The Mayor may declare a snow emergency and ice emergency within the Borough of Macungie. Information on the existence of the emergency will be given through the following television and radio stations: Radio: B104-FM Television: WFMZ - Channel 69 WLEV 100.7 FM CAT Country 96.1 FM WAEB OLDIES 1470 WZZO 95 FM
For more detail information, click on Snow Emergency Information. |
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