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INDEPENDENCE DAY
The Municipality of Kingston's administrative offices will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2008. There will be no trash collection on that date. Offices will re-open on Monday, July 7, 2008, at 8:30 a.m.
STREET SWEEPING
The Municipality of Kingston's Public Works Department will begin street sweeping on Monday, March 31, 2008, in accordance with the posted street sweeping signs. Warning tickets will be issued for the first two weeks. Beginning Monday, April 14, 2008, street sweeping regulations will be enforced.
Mixed Paper Drop-Off Program
For All Commercial Businesses
The Municipality of Kingston is cordially inviting your business to participate in its new mixed paper drop off program for commercial businesses. The mixed paper drop off program for commercial businesses begins on Friday, February 29 at the DPW Warehouse. The DPW Warehouse is located at Church Street and Third Avenue. Drop off hours are 7:30 am to 2:30 pm on designated dates.
Acceptable mixed paper products include envelopes, junk mail, magazines, newsprint, mail order catalogs, office paper, shredded office paper, box board, corrugated cardboard, etc. If it rips, it’s recyclable!
Future mixed paper drop off dates for commercial businesses are March 21, April 18, May 16, June 20, and July 18.
Help Kingston recycle and save money for your business. We look forward to your participation.
Mixed paper is only accepted in cardboard or paper containers. Large quantities will be accepted in tied bundles or in large plastic or metal containers that can be dumped and reused by the business. Simply put, we do not accept plastic bags or metal or plastic container for disposal. New Changes to Recycling Program
We are extremely excited to announce upcoming changes to our recycling program. Global paper markets and emerging technologies have created an overwhelming demand for the commodity of mixed paper. The demand for mixed paper products provides us with an opportunity to improve our recycling program and better serve our residents.
Effective November 12, 2007, the municipality will begin collecting mixed paper products curbside on the same days as newsprint. From November 12th forward, mixed paper will be collected on all regular established newsprint collection days. Mixed paper will not be collected on regularly scheduled garbage and commingled recycling collection dates. Do not put any of your mixed paper products in plastic bags. Plastic bags will not be collected. Continue to use paper bags for recycling all of your mixed paper products.
Acceptable mixed paper products to be collected curbside on regular established newsprint collection days are as follows:
Newsprint Mail Order Catalogs
Envelopes Box Board (cereal boxes etc.)
Office Paper Magazines
Junk Mail Corrugated Cardboard
If it rips, it’s recyclable!
As an added convenience for our residents, recycling containers will be placed at the DPW Warehouse for residents to drop off both commingled and mixed paper products on a 24-7 basis. These containers are for convenience purposes only (vacations, illness, missed your regular collection, excess materials, etc.), and not to be used for primary recycling purposes.
Help us recycle. Separate all recyclable materials from your garbage.
Seasonal Ordinances
Here is a friendly reminder of some of our seasonal ordinances that keep Kingston clean and a great place to live.
Leaves: It is illegal to deposit leaves into the streets. Please respect your fellow neighbors and our community. Excess leaves in the streets block storm drains, which may cause flash flooding during heavy rain events. Excess leaves in the streets also create dangerous conditions for vehicular and pedestrian traffic. If you see someone depositing leaves into the streets, please call our Police Department at 287-6911.
Dog Waste: Kingston is a dog friendly community. Our long, tree-lined streets are excellent for walking your dog. Municipal ordinance requires dogs to be leashed and owners of dogs to carry waste collection devices at all times. Please clean up after your dog.
We thank you for keeping Kingston a great place to live.
Police Department News
The Municipality of Kingston and the Kingston Police Department would like to welcome the following new officer(s):
Jason Height
SEASONAL POSITION ADVERTISEMENT
Department of Public Works
The Municipality of Kingston seeks applicants for seasonal help in the Department of Public Works. Hours are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid Pennsylvania driver's license. All seasonal DPW workers will be paid $8.00/hour. Applications are available at the Kingston Municipal Building, 500 Wyoming Avenue, Kingston, PA, until Friday, May 23, 2008.
Parks and Playgrounds Attendants
The Municipality of Kingston seeks applicants for its 8-week Summer Parks and Playgrounds Program, beginning Monday, June 16, 2008. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age, possess certifications in First Aid and CPR, and have Act 34 and 151 clearances. Applications are available at the Kingston Recreation Center, 655 Third Avenue, Kingston, PA, until Friday, May 23, 2008.
The Municipality of Kingston is an Equal Opportunity Employer |
