Deck the Borough Halls is this Saturday, November 24
Join neighbors to welcome the season of light this Saturday, November 24 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m in front of the Ben Avon Borough Building, 7101 Church Ave.
There will be Carriage Rides – graciously sponsored by Shamot Construction, light crafts, music, snacks and Santa!
“Did You Know” tip:
Fall Foliage Fouls Stormwater Runoff
The beautiful vivid colors of Fall leaves are one of Western PA’s most prized assets. However, they can also become a nuisance as they migrate into the storm sewers. Once in the storm sewers, the leaf debris that carries fertilizers and pesticides, along with other yard waste, will outfall into our waterways without any water quality treatment. This pollution promotes the growth of algae blooms that degrade water quality, harming the river ecosystems and aquatic life. Leave can also clog culverts, storm drains and pipes, increasing the risk of flooding during heavy rains.
Mitigation strategies: Take advantage of Ben Avon leaf collection through November; Use a private refuse hauler; Consider using leaves as mulch or composting. Many strategies can be found online with a simple search.
If you see leaves or other debris collecting in or around the storm drains, please do us a favor and rake them away and dispose of them so as not to contaminate or further constrict our waterways.
Thank you
Ben Avon Leaf Collection – In Progress
Ben Avon leaf collection is now in progress through the last week of November. When raking leaves to the curb, be sure there are NO twigs, branches, mulched material, grass or other debris that can get caught in the machine.
Ohio River Blvd. leaf collection will occur the first week of December.
Once a street has been collected for the last time at the end of November, please do not place any additional leaves at the curbside. You will be responsible for bagging and disposal during regular Wednesday Waste Management collection.
Anyone with questions can contact Dale Regrut, Public Works Foreman, at 412-761-5311.
Do Not Knock Registry
If you would like to be placed on the Ohio Township Police Department’s official Do Not Knock Registry, review details and sign-up here, https://goo.gl/forms/gfzvUps3wU4U5LXx2. Please note that The Registry does not apply to religious or political organizations.
Ben Avon Borough Office Hours
New Hours for Ben Avon Borough office:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday 11:30 AM – 7:00 PM