CLEARFIELD – The Lawrence Township Supervisors at this week’s meeting discussed options for recycling at Glen Richey because of a letter from the Clearfield County Solid Waste Authority (CCSWA).
The authority currently has a recycling drop-off site at the Glen Richey Fire Hall, and according to their letter, would like to remove it.
The CCSWA is willing to leave the container if Lawrence Township is willing to reimburse CCSWA the cost for maintaining it. The expense is for “pulling” the recycling container, or taking it to be emptied, which CCSWA does three times per year at the Glen Richey site. The cost per pull is $252, or $756 annually.
The supervisors discussed eliminating the drop-off site and offering monthly recycling pick-up instead. The township currently offers recycling pick-up to other areas. Residents interested in recycling would pick up a bin at the township office and register their address for the pick-up route.
The supervisors noted the pick-up option can include rural residents, and need not be restricted to more populated areas.
The supervisors agreed to talk to the recycling crew that is contracted by the township and also by Clearfield Borough.
Supervisor Chairman Bill Lawhead pointed out that the pick-up does not cost the township, as the contractor is compensated through the sale of the recycled items, particularly aluminum.
The supervisors approved to contribute $500 to CCSWA for illegal dumping enforcement.
Township Secretary Barb Shaffner reported the completion for the Clearfield Conservation District’s Dirt and Gravel Roads. This year’s project was installing drain pipes and improving storm drains on Hemlock Road.
The cost of the project was less than estimated, Shaffner noted. The total cost was $26,2911.13, a savings of more than $12,000 than originally proposed with the grant application. The Conservation District’s grant funds are reduced to $13,910.10
The supervisors noted that the 2016 Dirt and Gravel grant application will be for tar and chip paving of Hemlock Road.
