| Board of Supervisors | |
| •Robert R. Hart, Chair •Leslie S. Richards, Vice-Chair |
•David E. Brooke •Sara J. Erlbaum •Melissa S. Sterling |
Q. WHEN WILL THEY BE PICKING UP MY TRASH IF MY CURBSIDE TRASH DAY FALLS ON A HOLIDAY?
A. When your curbside trash and recyclables collection day falls on a holiday (click this link to learn more), curbside collection will be on Wednesday of that week for the affected district.
Q. HOW DO I GET RID OF MY OLD REFRIGERATOR?
A. Click on this link to learn more about the Bulk Collection service provided by the Township.
Q. HOW DO I GET RID OF OLD TIRES?
A. Click of this link to learn more about the Bulk Collection service provided by the Township or call Emanuel Tire Company at 610-277-6670 for information. The best time to recycle old tires is when you purchase new tires.
Q. WHY WON'T THE TRASH COLLECTORS TAKE OLD PAINT?
A. Many household products can no longer be legally disposed of by curbside trash pickup. These include, but are not limited to, motor oil, antifreeze, gasoline, old car batteries, concrete or asphalt sealers, swimming pool chemicals, oven cleaner, spot remover, drain cleaners, oil-based paint, paint thinner, turpentine, furniture stripper. These items may be disposed of several times a year at designated sites under the Montgomery County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program; for more information call 610-278-3618 or visit: www.wsaemc.org
Latex/water-based paint is not hazardous to the environment. To dispose of latex paint cans, if the cans are almost empty, simply remove the paint lid and air dry for a few days until the paint turns into a solid. The can(s) may then be disposed of with your regular household trash collection. If there is more paint in the can than will air dry a commercial waste paint hardener product may be purchased at stores selling paint (or cat litter may be used instead) which may be mixed with the paint in the can to turn it into a solid within minutes.
Q. WHAT'S THE BEST AND FASTEST WAY TO OBTAIN A BUILDING PERMIT?
A. First, schedule an appointment with the Zoning Officer and the Building Inspector to discuss your planned project. You are encouraged to have such a meeting BEFORE you hire a contractor OR execute a contract OR submit a permit application OR spend any money, including a deposit, as there is no cost to meet with appropriate Township personnel. You'll be guided through the permit process and obtain a better understanding of what Code regulations will affect your project in what manner and may discover options to speed-up the permit application, review and approval process. Call the Township at 610-825-3535 to schedule a pre-application meeting.
Q. WHY DO I NEED A BUILDING PERMIT JUST TO PUT UP A FENCE?
A. The requirement of a building permit helps protect all property owners and residents of Whitemarsh Township by making sure that any work done in the Township is according to the established standards of the building codes and zoning ordinance adopted by the Township. It is the property owner's responsibility to obtain the required permits, although some contractors include the cost of a permit in their bill.
Q. WHERE DO I VOTE?
A. All registered voters are assigned to a voting district (e.g., East No. 1, Middle No. 4, etc.) depending on their place of residence. This designation may be found on your voters' registration card. The following is a list of the polling places for Whitemarsh Township:
District Location
East No. 1 St. Thomas Church, Bethlehem Pike
East No. 2 St. Paul's U.C.C., Bethlehem Pike
Middle No. 1 Old Township Building, 4021 Joshua Road
Middle No. 2 Plymouth Meeting E.C.C. Church, Germantown Pike
Middle No. 3 Messiah United Methodist Church, Ridge Pike
Middle No. 4 Whitemarsh Elementary School, Joshua Road
Middle No. 5 Barren Hill Volunteer Fire Company, Germantown Pike
West No. 1 Spring Mill Fire Company, North Lane
West No. 2 Cedar Grove Barn, Cedar Grove Road
West No. 3 Masonic Home, Ridge Pike
Additional information is available through the Montgomery County Office of Voter Services at 610-278-3280.
Q. HOW LONG IS THE WALKING/JOGGING PATH IN MILES PARK?
A. The path is 5/8 of a mile. Four laps around is 2.5 miles. Rollerblading, skateboarding and bicycles are prohibited on the track. (See additional information about Township and Regional parks)
Q. ARE THE BASEBALL GAMES ON FOR TONIGHT? IS THERE PEEWEE SOCCER TODAY?
A. All cancellations of Recreation Department programs are announced on the Recreation Hotline at 610-828-7276 Ext. 1 and at www.whitemarshparks.org.
Q. DOES WHITEMARSH TOWNSHIP HAVE AN EARNED INCOME TAX?
A. Yes. Click on this link to learn more about Earned Income Tax.
Q. I'M HAVING TROUBLE WITH MY TELEVISION RECEPTION SERVICE.
A. All problems and questions should be addressed to the appropriate service provider.
Q. DOES THE TOWNSHIP DO ANY SPRAYING FOR INSECTS? MY YARD IS FULL OF BOX ELDERS (BEES, BEETLES, TENT CATERPILLARS, ETC.).
A. The Township does not spray any insecticides or pesticides or provide any other types of extermination. Residents with insect problems should contact a private exterminator. The Penn State Cooperative Extension Program in Creamery may be able to answer your questions regarding the use and application of insecticides and pesticides (215-489-4315)
Q. WHERE CAN I PURCHASE A TOWNSHIP MAP?
A. Township maps can be purchased from the Township Administration Offices at 616 Germantown Pike at a cost of $4.00.
Q. WHAT IF MY QUESTION ISN'T ANSWERED HERE?
A. You can review other information on this website, call the Township at 610-825-3535, or
Q. WHERE CAN I GET INFORMATION ABOUT THE WEST NILE VIRUS?
A. Information on the West Nile Virus can be obtained from the Montgomery County Health Department (telephone 610-278-5117) and the Pennsylvania Department of Health (telephone 1877-PA-HEALTH)
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Whitemarsh Township
616 Germantown Pike
Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
Phone: (610) 825-3535
Fax: (610) 825-9416