Trash just got a break in Chestnuthill Township
Chestnuthill Township residents who utilize the transfer station will be getting a price break.
The board approved, 2-0, (Supervisor Chris Eckert was absent) to award the operating of the municipal solid waste portion of the Chestnuthill Township Transfer Station to Panther Waste Service. It was the only bid the township received.Dave Albright, Chestnuthill Township's manager said PWS had impressive bid prices. In fact, there was a cost decrease for a 16-pound bag from $1 to $. 50 and a 45-pound bag from $2.50 to $2. The 30-pound bag at $2 and 60-pound bag at $3 will remain the same."This decrease will be passed on to the taxpayers. A new pricing brochure will be soon available and will reflect the new pricing," said Albright.PWS will continue to utilize Burnley Employment Services to staff the facility.It will accept at no charge any municipal solid waste or bulky items brought by the township road crew, due to littering throughout the township.Also at no charge, PWS will provide three 30-yard open top roll off containers flat rated to three tons, for construction and demolition, or cleanups as needed for the township. If the containers go over the three-ton limit, the price per ton would be $80.PWS will provide a second compactor up to the specifications of the bid. Delivery of the compactor will take between four to six weeks.In other township business, the board approved, 2-0:• Resolution 2014-06, in recognition of Eric A. Galante achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.• a $500 donation to Kettle Creek's Monroe County Environmental Center in Bartonsville. It is a yearly donation that is budgeted.• Jack Williams Tire & Auto Center received conditional approval for its land development plan.Bernie Kozen, executive director of the West End Park and Open Space Commision reported:• 42 children plus some adults made pine cone feeders at a recent free workshop.• the park's monthly bingo night made $400• if interested in fly fishing on the McMichaels with the Pohoqualine Fish Association, call for info at 570-992-9733 or email