Recycling is beneficial to the environment in many ways. Recycling can reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills and incinerators, conserve natural resources, increase economic security, prevent pollution, save energy, and support American manufacturing and help create jobs in the recycling and manufacturing industries in the United States. Most importantly by reducing the amount […]
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Greening West Goshen: Fall Tree Planting Guide
Fall is the perfect time to plant trees and shrubs. The cooler temperatures and wet conditions of early autumn are ideal for new plantings. The stress of transplanting a tree (which may lose up to 90% of its root system in the transplant process)is greatly reduced. As tree shoot growth halts with the colder weather […]
Greening West Goshen: Pool Closing Safety Tips
The end of summer also usually means the end of swimming season for families with backyard pools. In the northeast, many pool owners partly or entirely drain their pools to reduce maintenance and potential damage from freezing during winter. Pool water, however, has high levels of chemicals, particularly chlorine, that may be harmful to wildlife […]
Renewable Energy Planning
100% Renewable Energy use in a community – is it possible? The answer at the Renewable Energy Public Workshop for residents of the West Chester Area was a resounding “YES”. Worldwide, the energy industry is undergoing one of the most dramatic transformations in history, with changes in networked power delivery, distributed generation, and cost trends […]
Greening West Goshen: Summer Yard Tips
With summer time weather comes the mowing and gardening season. It is important to remember not to blow grass clippings into the street. Grass clippings in the street ultimately end up in a storm drain were they can build up and cause drainage issues and localized flooding. It is also a violation of Township Code […]
Be Courteous With Your Cardboard
With our automated recycling not being able to accept cardboard outside of your recycling toter or a toter jammed with large cardboard pieces which cannot be emptied, the Township has a cardboard dumpster for your use. This dumpster is for CARDBOARD ONLY, no other waste. For your convenience the dumpster is located in the front […]
Tips For Recycling and Waste Collection
In West Goshen Township, recyclables are comingled in a single recycling container. These comingled recyclables are brought to a sorting center in Valley Forge where they are separated and processed. Paper, cardboard, metals, and plastics are crushed and baled before further processing. West Goshen residents can take two easy but important steps to facilitate processing […]
West Goshen Township Recycling Requirements
There are varying recycling requirements for homeowners, businesses and multi-unit residencies within West Goshen Township. Please refer to the guidelines below for your individual recycling requirements. Homeowners in West Goshen Township who receive residential trash service will have curbside recycling collections on Mondays as described on page 18. Each owner, operator, or administrator of a […]
The Do’s and Don’ts of Stream Maintenance
West Goshen Township is committed to keeping its creeks and streams clean and safe. You can do your part by following these guidelines: DO Plant native trees and shrubs along your stream. The roots of woody plants stabilize the banks and reduce erosion. In addition to shading, cooling and improving water quality, the […]