Summit Township provides a curbside recycling program for all residents, free of charge.  Waste Management has been contracted by the Township to pick-up recyclable items.

To be included in the recycling program you must registered.  You can register for the free program at the Township Office Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00AM and 4:30PM (closed for lunch from 12:00PM to 1:00PM).  For your convenience , Summit Township will issue plastic 20 gallon recycle bins, with lids, for a nominal fee of $5.00.  You can also use your own container but it must be clearly marked as 'RECYCLABLES'.

The following items are eligible in Summit for recycling:

• Glass (both clear and colored)
• Aluminum
• Tin
• Plastic (#1 and #2)
• Newspapers (including inserts) - bundle (tie with string, twine, etc.) and place on top of recycling container.  Newspapers may also be placed in a brown paper grocery bag.  However, these can get wet or rip resulting in newspapers littering the township.  Plastic bags CANNOT be used.
• Magazines - bundle (tie with string, twine, etc.) and place on top of recycling container.  Magazines may also be placed in a brown paper grocery bag.

Newsletter

Summit Township publishes a quarterly community newsletter, titled "News from the Summit".  The newsletter contains a wide range of information on the Summit community, including: staff, meeting schedules, services, events, recycling, recreational programs, history, local non-profit organizations, schools, churches and senior center happenings.  It also contains information from the Supervisors, Water Authority, Sewer Authority, District Justice and Tax Collector, as well as a column titled "Here We Grow Again" which updates residents on new community businesses and residential developments.

The newsletter is published in February, May, August and November.  Copies are mailed to all Township residences and businesses by the 15th day of these months.  Information to be included must be submitted to the Township no later than the 20th day of the month preceding publication.  No paid advertisements or political submittals are accepted.  Extra copies of the newsletter are available for pick-up at the Municipal Building.

Community Events

Three community events currently take place each year in Summit Township:  Spring Clean-up, Summit Community Flea Market and Summit Senior Citizens' Picnic.

Spring Clean-up is held for Township residents in May of each year.  Items are accepted at the Municipal Garage for a one week period (Monday - Saturday).  Residents are notified of the details (dates, times, items accepted etc.) via the Township newsletter.

Summit Community Flea Market is held on the third Saturday of June at Perry HI-Way Hose Company.  The event is well advertised by the Township as a means for Township residents to recycle unwanted items instead of throwing them away.  Admission to the buying public is free, while vendors pay a $5.00 fee to defray costs.  (Only Township residents may sign-up as vendors.)  Local non-profit organizations are not required to pay the $5.00 fee.  Advance registration is required for vendors and information regarding the flea market is provided via the Township newsletter in May.

Summit Senior Citizen Picnic takes place on the second Thursday of August each year at Summit's beautiful Picnicana Park.  This day-long event is free to Summit Seniors (55 and older) and includes craft classes, musical entertainment, bingo, demonstrations, prizes, a chicken barbecue lunch and hot dog supper.  Each resident senior in attendance may bring one non-resident guest at a nominal fee.  Reservations are required with reservation forms and information being provided in the May newsletter.

Summit Senior Center

The Summit Senior Center, located at 1450 Townhall Road, opened in December 1994.  A fine community spirit, donations from individuals, private business and State Representative, Tom Scrimenti, made the vision a reality.  The center welcomes all senior citizens, age 55 and over, to enjoy the many activities at this facility.  Crafts, cards, dancing, pool tables, exercise, informational and health sessions, luncheon meetings and parties create a great place for seniors to get together. 
  

email: sumtwp@adelphia.net