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State College Borough E-News
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January 2010
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SAVE PAPER, STAY INFORMED
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 To subscribe to this newsletter please visit our website at www.statecollegepa.us and click on the yellow 'Notify Me' button on the homepage and check subscribe to newsletter. If you do not have a computer and wish to receive the newsletter through the mail, please call (814) 234-7110.
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LIHEAP DEADLINE EXTENTED, CASH GRANTS INCREASED
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 Pennsylvania's Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, better known as LIHEAP, will increase cash grant amounts by $100 and extend the application deadline.
Under the changes, LIHEAP's application closing date has been extended from March 15 to April 2. The Department of Public Welfare, which administers the program, expects this change will allow an additional 80,000 households to receive help paying their heating bills this winter.
The Department also expects cash grants to average $326. To learn more visit this site: http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/ServicesPrograms/LIHEAP/
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2010 SEWER REPAIRS
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Over the next couple of months Public Works crews will be making repairs to sanitary sewer lines throughout the Borough. Residents affected by the repairs will receive a letter in advance making them aware of the repair. Individuals with questions regarding upcoming projects should call Public Works at (814) 234-7140.
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important contacts
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Administration 814-234-7110
Finance 814-234-7125
Health 814-234-7191
Parking 814-278-4769
Planning 814-234-7109
Police (non-emergency) 814-234-7150
Public Works 814-234-7140
Tax 814-234-7120
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2010 CENSUS
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The U.S. Census is required by law to count every resident in the United States. The 2010 Census will provide a basis for distributing more than $400 billion in federal funds to local communities to fund: hospitals; job training centers; schools; senior centers; bridges, tunnels and other-public works projects; and emergency services.
According to U.S. regulations, people are counted where they live and sleep most of the year. If you live at school (on or off campus) that is where you will receive your 2010 Census questionnaire. You should declare your school address as your residence when filling out the questionnaire.
The data collected by the Census also determines the number of seats our state has in the U.S. House of Representatives. People from many walks of life use Census data to advocate for causes, rescue disaster victims, prevent diseases, research markets, and locate pools of skilled workers and more.
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GREENING STATE COLLEGE
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 In a first of its kind program east of the Mississippi, State College Borough began curb-side pickup of food waste in the Greentree, Orchard Park and South Hills neighborhoods.
This pilot project will help evaluate the feasibility of community-wide curb-side food waste pickup and composting. The program may be expanded to other neighborhoods upon completion of the year-long trial.
The project was made possible through a Pennsylvania Act 198 grant awarded through the Department of Environmental Protection. The Centre County Solid Waste Authority and the Pennsylvania State University also sponsor and support this initiative.
For additional information please email the Borough at .
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SNOW REMOVAL REMINDERs
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 Residents are reminded that sidewalks must be cleared of snow and ice within 24 hours after the snow and ice ceases to fall. If sidewalks are not clear, a violation will be issued to the property owner.
Residents are also reminded it is unlawful to deposit snow onto public rights-of-way. If you use a snow removal company, please remind them it is unlawful to deposit snow onto streets or alleys.
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green technology initiatives
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 The Information Technology Department has joined as a partner of the Pennsylvania State Electronics Challenge. This is a voluntary program that encourages government entities to purchase green technology equipment, reduce the impacts of computers/equipment during use, and manage the disposal of obsolete equipment products in a safe and environmentally friendly manner.
As a participant in this program, the Information Technology department has:
· Set all printers to default to duplex printing.
· Made arrangements with Skills of Central PA to donate/recycle obsolete technology equipment. Skills disassembles each computer, printer, and monitor and utilizes or recycles each part individually.
· Made arrangements to have all obsolete computer media (hard drives, tapes, disks, flash drives, etc.) destroyed in a secure and environmentally safe manner.
· Installed motion sensor lighting in server rooms and other areas that experience low or infrequent employee traffic.
· Implemented a process of specifying and purchasing EPEAT and Energy Star compliant technology equipment.
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Spring Leaf Collection
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Spring leaf collection is just around the corner. Collection will begin March 22nd and continue each week through May 7th. Look for more details in upcoming newsletters.
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Area 1
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Area 2
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March 22, March 26
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March 22, March 26
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March 29, April 2
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March 29, April 2
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April 5, April 9
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April 5, April 9
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April 12, April,16
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April 12, April,16
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April 19, April 23
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April 19, April 23
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April 26, April 30
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April 26, April 30
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May 3, May 7
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May 3, May 7
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Area 1
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Area 2
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College Heights
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South of College Ave
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West of Atherton St
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East of Atherton St
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State College Borough Holiday Refuse Schedule 2010
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Holiday
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Monday
Refuse Day
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Tuesday
Refuse Day
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Wednesday
Bulk/Brush
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Thursday
Refuse Day
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Friday Refuse Day
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Martin Luther King
Monday, January 18, 2010
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Regular
Collection
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Regular
Collection
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Bulk &
Brush Pick up
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Regular
Collection
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Regular
Collection
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President?s Day
Monday, February 15, 2010
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Regular
Collection
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Regular
Collection
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Bulk &
Brush Pick up
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Regular
Collection
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Regular
Collection
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Good Friday
Friday, April 2, 2010
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Regular
Collection
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Regular
Collection
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Bulk &
Brush Pick up
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Regular
Collection
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Regular Collection
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Memorial Day
Monday, May 31, 2010
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Refuse Collected
Wed, June 2
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Regular
Collection
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Refuse Make up Day
No Bulk/Brush
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Regular
Collection
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Regular Collection
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Independence Day (observed)
Monday, July 5, 2010
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Refuse Collected
Wed, July 7
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Regular
Collection
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Refuse Make up Day
No Bulk/Brush
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Regular
Collection
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Regular
Collection
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Labor Day
Monday, September 6, 2010
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Refuse Collected
Wed, Sept 8
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Regular
Collection
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Refuse Make up Day
No Bulk/Brush
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Regular
Collection
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Regular Collection
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Columbus Day
Monday, October 11, 2010
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Regular
Collection
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Regular
Collection
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Bulk &
Brush Pick up
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Regular
Collection
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Regular Collection
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Veterans? Day
Thursday, November 11, 2010
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Regular
Collection
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Regular
Collection
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Bulk &
Brush Pick up
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Regular
Collection
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Regular Collection
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Thanksgiving Day
Thursday, November 25, 2010
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Regular
Collection
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Regular
Collection
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Refuse Make up Day
No Bulk/Brush
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Refuse Collected
Wed, Nov 24
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Regular Collection
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Monday after Thanksgiving
November 29, 2010
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Refuse Collected
Wed, Dec 1
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Regular
Collection
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Refuse Make up Day
No Bulk/Brush
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Regular
Collection
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Regular Collection
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Christmas Holiday (observed)
Friday, December 24, 2010
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Regular
Collection
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Regular
Collection
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Refuse Make up Day
No Bulk/Brush
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Regular Collection
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Refuse Collected
Wed, Dec 22
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New Year?s Day (observed)
Friday, December 31, 2010
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Regular
Collection
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Regular
Collection
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Refuse Make up Day
No Bulk/Brush
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Regular
Collection
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Refuse Collected
Wed, Dec 29
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Bulk Item Requests
Phone: ( 814) 234-7135
Email:
Online: www.statecollegepa.us and click ?bulk item request? in the left hand menu.
For additional information please visit our website at www.statecollegepa.us/departments/public works/refuse & recycling
For more information on recycling visit the Centre County Solid Waste Authority website at
www.centrecountyrecycles.com
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