We have put together this Web site to provide useful information and services to Allen Township residents.
The links on the left will take you to all the key areas of the site.
ALLEN TOWNSHIP NEWS
FREE ELECTRONIC RECYCLING DROP OFF CENTER
Northampton County is opening a free drop off center for electronics, grand opening was March 5, 2013. The center will be at 1120 S. 25th Street, Easton with hours Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM and the first Saturday of every month from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. All electronics are accepted free of charge. For a list of items accepted, click here. There is a charge of $20 for refrigerators, air conditioners, freezers, and dehumidifiers.
MORE ELECTRONIC RECYCLING
A-Plus Industries is hosting an ELECTRONIC RECYCLING EVENT to be held on Earth Day at Eastern Metal Recycling located at 802 N. 13th Street in Allentown on April 20th from 7:30 to 3:30. They will accept the following: Computers, servers, laptops, mainframes, telecom and application equipment, peripherals such as desktop only printers, scanners, faxes and copiers, circuit boards, wire and cables, hard drives/floppies, and power supplies - all at no charge.
Monitors are accepted but there is a fee of $10.00
TV's are accepted (no larger than 33" and plastic casing only) the fee is $25.00
They do not accept large TV's, appliances, speakers, dehumidifiers, batteries, typewriters, or big printers or copiers.
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DROP-OFF SITES
Northampton County has announced their Household Hazardous Waste drop-off sites for 2013. Click here for more information.
If you do not know where to dispose of an item not accepted in the regular trash collection, try the website www.earth911.com. They may be able to help you.
CODE ENFORCEMENT
All Ordinance enforcement issues and complaints will be handled by Mr. Walt Diefenderfer. Please call 610 262-7012 ext. 3.
ZONING
ZONING PERMIT PROCESS. A zoning permit is necessary if you intend to add a deck, fence, pool, shed or other addition to your property. Please check our Zoning page for permit requirements and fees. It may take AT LEAST 3 WEEKS to acquire a zoning permit AND a building permit, so please allow ample time for the process. The inspection agency may take up to 15 working days to process a building permit.
MEETING AGENDA
Planning Commission Meeting, Monday May 20, 2013 CANCELLED
Next Meeting:
- Board of Supervisors Meeting, Tuesday May 28, 2013 7:00 PM
TOWNSHIPS TODAY Newsletter: Summer 2012 (Make the Community Safe for Kids)
TOWNSHIPS TODAY Newsletter Winter 2013 (Yellow Dot Program)
FRCA
For information on disposal of yard waste and brush, check out the First Regional Compost Authority's website at frcaweb.org
PENNDOT ROADS
Please call PennDot for problems on all state roads - Kreidersville Road, Indian Trail Road, Seemsville Road, Old Carriage Road, Cherryville Road, Howertown Road, Weaversville Road, and Rt. 329.
ALLEN TOWNSHIP ROADS
To report a roadway concern on an Allen Township road, call the Public Works Department at (610 ) 262-7012 extension 4 and leave a message.
ALLEN TOWNSHIP YOUTH ASSOCIATION
For information on sports activities for children, log on to the Allen Township Youth Association website: www.eteamz.com\atya
NORTHAMPTON AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY
For information on the Library log on to their website www.northamptonapl.org