Trash Troubles Prompt Warning To Abington Residents

ABINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA —The installation of the new playground at Rubicam Park has started with the project expected to take about a week, weather permitting, township officials said.

Township officials said the main playground area is open with the new playground equipment being installed in a separate area.

Meanwhile, free mulch is now available for resident pick-up at Baederwood Park and Crestmont Park.

The mulch is made of the leaves collected throughout the year and provided by the Abington Township Public Works Department.

Trash Mixed In With Recycling

The township said it is experiencing "a concerning amount of trash" in gray paper recycling carts which are collected curbside.

Township officials said there should never be trash mixed in with any recycling.

"Putting trash in the recycling carts is contaminating our recycling and jeopardizing our entire recycling program," officials said. "The consequences of trash in recycling will result in increased trash/recycling fees. The success of our recycling program is dependent upon the active participation of all of our residents. Please only place paper and cardboard in the gray cart. Thank you."

Anyone who has additional trash that does not fit into green trash cans can either get a larger trash can or an additional one.

Contact the Public Works Office at 267-536-1034 to discuss available options.