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To whom do I send my sewer bill?
To whom do I refer questions about on-lot disposal systems / pumping program?
Can I burn leaves or trash within Township limits?
Who can I call for weekly trash removal?
Do we have a recycling program?
Is there a nuisance ordinance?Who do I call to report road kill?
Who do I contact about Dog Law enforcement?
When do I need a building permit?
Sewer bills must be payable to "Jackson Township."
These can be made in person or by mail at:
Fulton Bank
Lebanon Valley Division
Collection Agent
200 West Lincoln Avenue
Myerstown, PA 17067Please refer any questions to 717.866.4771
ON-LOT DISPOSAL SYSTEMS / PUMPING
Please refer questions about on-lot disposal systems/pumping to:
Gordon Sheetz
Sewage Enforcement Officer
Lebanon County Planning Department
Phone: 717.274.2801 x2325Mandy L. Fidler
Sewage Management Program Coordinator
Lebanon County Planning Department
On-lot pumping program - Act 537
Email: mfidler@lebcnty.org
Phone: 717.274.2801 x2325
Fax: 717.228.4453Click here for a list of certified pumpers.
There are various options for you to privately contract with regarding trash pickup. The companies are as follows:
Lebanon Farms Disposal / Phone: 717.949.2363
Trash pickup date is on Monday
Recycle pickup date is every other MondayTNT / Phone: 717.866.2322
Trash pickup date is on Friday
Recycle pickup date is the second and fourth FridayWaste Management / Phone: 800.869.5566
Trash pickup days are Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Recycle pickup date is every other week. (Tue or Wed)Warren Whitman & Sons / Phone: 717.273.3671
Trash pickup date is on Monday
Recycle pickup date is every other MondayRecycling is mandatory in Jackson Township. Recycling containers are available at no cost and can be picked up at the Township Building. Click here for proper recycling procedures.
Burning is allowed during the following time specifications:
October 1st through April 30th
Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday - 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday and Thursday - 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Sunday - ProhibitedMay 1st to September 30th
Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday - 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Tuesday and Thursday - 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Sunday - ProhibitedEvery contained fire or controlled substance shall be built in and confined in a noncombustible container covered with a screen of 1/2 inch or smaller mesh, or with other suitable noncombustible cover, and shall not be closer than twenty-five feet from any building. Fire shall not continue to smolder beyond the final hour permitted for burning.
If you are planning a controlled fire, you must contact civil defense at 717.272.7621 and inform them of the time and location.
On 08/16/2004, the Board of Supervisors passed Ordinance 3-2004 Nuisances Ordinances deemed it in the best interest and general welfare of the citizens and the residents of this Township to prohibit the unreasonable, unwarranted, or unlawful use of private or public property which causes injury, damage, hurt, inconvenience, annoyance or discomfort to others in the legitimate enjoyment of their rights of person or property. Included in the Ordinance are:
* Storing or accumulating junk materials.
* Storing or accumulating abandoned or junked motor vehicles.
* Storing or accumulating more than three antique or collector motor vehicles.
* Collection of standing water
* Dangerous structures
* Grass, weeds or other vegetation
* Uncovered well or cistern
* Unsecured excavation
* Defacing of public or private buildings, etc.
* Posting advertisement
* Obstructing street or sidewalks
* Creating health of safety risk
* Creating an unsightly appearance
* Proper operation of vehicles
* Befouling of streets unlawful
* Storage and accumulation of newspaper and other printed materials
* Outdoor lightingIf you would like to report road kill, please use the following guidelines:
If it is on a Township Road call the PA Game Commission - Southeast Region at 610.926.1966 between Monday and Friday, 7:30 am & 4:00 pm.
If it is on a State Road call Penn Dot - Lebanon County at 717.272.6637 anytime, including weekends & holidays.
Questions regarding Dog Law enforcement should be directed to:
Susan West, Director, Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement
2301 N. Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 787-4833If you would like to make some changes to your property, in most cases you will need to get a permit at the Township Office. Please visit our Zoning & Planning page for more information.
