Month: June 2024

Garbage Rate Increase in 2025

Please be advised that garbage rates will increase to $450 annually in the year 2025 due to economic circumstances beyond our control.  The driving change is partly due to inflation; […]

Organic Recycling-Jun 2024 Newsletter

Jun 2024 Newsletter

Organic Recycling: Benefits of Recycling Grass Clippings

What are some the benefits of recycling grass clippings? Grass clippings promote better growth by returning essential plant nutrients to the lawn. Grass clippings keep the soil cooler and help […]

What is Organic Recycling?

Organic recycling is the recycling of organic material– anything that was once alive- into compost, a special soil amendment. Composting happens naturally and requires very little energy input. Organics recycling plays […]

Recycling-Product Waste Reduction

Product Waste Reduction Durable goods and nondurable goods make up about 43% of the municipal waste stream. Durable goods include items like cars, appliances, and other long-lasting products. Nondurable goods […]

Organic Recycling-Composting

Composting Composting is an easy way to reduce disposal of waste and create a valuable soil additive. You can recycle the natural nutrients and organic materials in food, leaves, paper, […]

Organic Recycling-Grasscycling

Leaf and Yard Waste Reduction Yard trimmings, food scraps and other organics make up about 34% of municipal waste landfilled in Pennsylvania. The percentage can vary considerably in different communities […]

Electronics Recycling for Rush Township Residents

Recycle your ELECTRONICS at the Township building Monday through Friday from 8:00 am-4:00 pm.  Please stop in the office with your driver’s license to show proof of residency.  Items with […]

Please continue to recycle!

Residents are strongly encouraged to continue their recycling efforts!  The Township offers convenient weekly curbside pickup of the following items: White Envelopes Computer, Fax & Copy Paper Kraft Paper (brown […]

Organic Recycling-Mulching info

Consider mowing with mulching blades! * Mulches absorb rainfall impact, increase the rate of infiltration, reduce soil moisture loss due to evaporation, moderate soil temperatures, provide a suitable environment for […]

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