to assist homeowners in assessing their properties for ways to better manage stormwater. These management practices can help improve water quality and reduce downstream flooding.
Residents can visit: www.streamsmarthousecalls.org for additional information and to apply for an assessment.
October is National Weatherization Month. Weatherization provides a cost-effective permanent solution for reducing the heavy energy burden on low-income Americans. As the cold weather approaches, most families across the country are turning up their thermostats to combat dropping temperatures. For low-income families, however, cranking up the heat is not always an option. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, these families pay 16.3% or more of their annual incomes for energy compared to 3.5% for others. However, Weatherization can help low-income families save an average of $283 per year. The Weatherization Program is available to help make low-income households more energy efficient.
The Weatherization Assistance Program in Delaware County is administered by the Community Action Agency of Delaware County, Inc. (CAADC). The program provides quality energy education and home conservation modifications. CAADC also provides Weatherization services in Lebanon, Chester, Montgomery and Lancaster Counties. All services are free of charge. Visit https://caadc.org/services/energy/ to learn more.
Edward T. Coleman, Chief Executive Officer of CAADC, urged, “This program can make a real tangible difference immediately to those already on a strained budget and continue to help them in the future. This is an excellent time to call and get fast service before winter arrives and the program gets very busy.”
Funding for this program is provided by the PA Department of Community and Economic Development. Income guidelines do apply. To apply for the Weatherization Program or for additional information, residents can contact CAADC at (610) 521-8770.
Pennsylvania Resources Council (PRC) will host an electronics recycling collection event on Wednesday, October 27, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at
Please visit prc.org/DelcoCollection or call 610-353-1555 x3
Upland County Park is located at 280 6th Street, Upland, PA 19015
At no cost, individuals can drop off the following for recycling:
Visit prc.org/DelcoCollection to learn more and register.
The Borough has a limited amount of spotted lanternfly traps available on a first come, first served basis. Please contact Borough Hall if you need one.
For more information about the traps, please see the video below:
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection is seeking to obtain public input for the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative program through a survey open through July 15, 2021.
The survey takes five minutes.
RGGI is an initiative of 10 New England and Mid-Atlantic states, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the power sector while generating economic growthOpens In A New Window. Together Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York Rhode Island and Vermont cap and reduce their power sector carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. This is achieved by setting a regional cap or limit on carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from electric power plants in the participating states.
Learn more at https://www.dep.pa.gov/Citizens/climate/Pages/RGGI.aspx
Do you do the following in your yard:
• Grow lots of native plants?
• Pick up litter and pet waste?
• Help the rain soak into the ground?
Discover how to certify your property as a Watershed-Friendly Property!
Penn State Extension, the Nurture Nature Center, and Delaware County Conservation District are partnering to host a Watershed Friendly Property Certification Workshop! This workshop is geared towards homeowners, renters, or “property tenders” who are interested in learning about watershed-friendly ways to maintain their properties, and how to go about certifying their property through this program.
The virtual event will take place at 7:00 PM on Monday, June 21.
Presented by the Pennsylvania Resources Council and the Eastern Delaware County Stormwater Collective
Rain Barrels limited to 50 per webinar and one per household
Rain Barrels will be available for pickup in Morton on the day following each webinar.
Rain Barrels:
Attendees will learn about the problems associated with stormwater runoff, ways to conserve water in their homes, and watershed friendly landscaping techniques. The workshop will also cover the basics of how to install and maintain a rain barrel.
You must attend the webinar to pick-up a rain barrel. To promote social distancing, pick-up time slots will be offered every 30 minutes from 4 – 6 PM. A link to sign-up for one of the time slots will provided with your registration confirmation.
You Must Register to Attend an Upcoming Webinar:
All webinars begin at 6:30 p.m.
April 12: http://prc.org/event-details/?ee=680
May 10: http://prc.org/event-details/?ee=681
June 14: http://prc.org/event-details/?ee=682
Or call: (610) 353-1555 x 8678
Online Registration is Preferred.
Funding Provided by PA DEP Growing Greener Program
Due to Delaware County’s COVID-19 vaccination efforts, the June 19, 2021 Household Hazardous Waste Event scheduled to take place at Delaware County Community College has been rescheduled and relocated to Rose Tree Park on Saturday, June 12.
This Program is offered as a community service to the residents of Delaware County and is not open to businesses, institutions or industry. On the Event dates listed below, Only Household Hazardous Waste will be accepted. Electronics will NOT be accepted.
Download 2021 HHW Events flyer
Saturday, April 24:
Emergency Services Training Center, 1600 Calcon Hook Rd., Sharon Hill (Darby Twp.) 19079
Saturday, June 19: RESCHEDULED:
Delaware County Community College, 901 Media Line Road Media PA 19063
Saturday, June 12:
Rose Tree Park, 1671 N. Providence Road, Media, PA 19063
Saturday, Sept 18:
Emergency Services Training Center, 1600 Calcon Hook Rd., Sharon Hill (Darby Twp.) 19079
Saturday, Oct. 16:
Upper Chichester Township Municipal Building, 8500 Furey Road., Upper Chichester, PA 19061
See a list of acceptable and unacceptable items.
Sponsored by:
County of Delaware
Delaware County Solid Waste Authority
Covanta Delaware Valley, L.P.
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Darby Creek Valley Association is holding a virtual Environmental Town Hall and Fireside Chat virtual meeting on Thursday, February 11 from 7:00 pm – 8:00pm
During the first meeting in this series, municipalities and the residents of Yeadon, Aldan, Clifton Heights, Collingdale, Colwyn, Darby Borough, and Sharon Hill are invited to share their environmental concerns for their community area, such as flooding, clean air, illegal dumping, abandoned buildings and any other environmental concern that they feel affects their community.
Register now to participate in DCVA’s Town Hall and Fireside Chats.
Notice is hereby given that the Zoning Hearing Board under “The Upper Darby Ordinance of 2010” will hold a Special Public Hearing on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. via an authorized telecommunication device due to the COVID-19 disaster public emergency.
Anyone who wishes to view this hearing can do so via the Upper Darby Township YouTube channel.
Those who wish to provide public comment must register on the Upper Darby Township website to be provided with a login code. The Board will consider matters within its jurisdiction and will receive testimony from persons who would be affected by the Granting of this Application for Special Exception, Variance or Appeal from the terms of the aforesaid ordinances.
1-4 of 21:Application of William J. Santora for a Special Exception from Article III, Section 301 to allow a Solid Waste Management Facility situate 41 S. Union Ave, Lansdowne, PA 19050. C-4 Commercial Industrial District, 7th Council district.
All communication relative to the zoning applications are to be addressed to Christopher McSween, cmcsween@upperdarby.org, Department of Licenses & Inspection, Municipal Building, Room 109, 100 Garrett Road, Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, 19082-3135.