From the Township Manager - March 22

Happy Friday and happy spring to everyone! 

As the weather gets warmer and we all come out of hibernation, we hope to see you in our parks and green spaces enjoying a walk, run (for those of you in better shape than I am!), or just quiet alone time with nature!

As you prepare your garden this year, please remember that compost is available for township residents (East and West Bradford) at the compost site located at 2020 Strasburg Road in Coatesville. Starting March 30th, the front-loader will be back to help you load your mulch for a small fee (see the fee schedule on page 11). Please check the website for the compost schedule before you go there.

A word about….cardboard recycling. I know this is interesting stuff, but did you know we have an actual “cardboard conundrum” when it comes to recycling cardboard? As you may (or may not know), we offer residents the option to recycle cardboard right here on our campus (1385 Campus Drive, Downingtown). So, bring all those CLEAN Amazon boxes here! Did you know that when you toss cardboard in the trash it costs the township $80 per ton for disposal? When you place your cardboard in the recycling bin it costs the township $45 per ton for disposal BUT when you bring it to the township campus for recycling the township is PAID $45 per ton when collected!  Help us offset the increasing cost of our trash disposal.  It’s very simple math - so please bring your cardboard to be recycled here at campus and stop in and say “Hi” while you’re here! 

Enjoy your weekend and be sure to join us after Easter for the Easter Egg Hunt (April 7th!)

Justin