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1. Who is the tax collector for Upper Providence Township?
2. Does the township provide trash removal service?
3. Does the township provide water and sewer service?
4. What is the police nonemergency phone number?
5. What are the nonemergency phone numbers for the fire companies?
6. How do I dispose of household hazardous waste products, such as old paint cans, oil, and cleaners?
7. Who can answer questions about animal control issues?
8. When do I need to obtain a building permit?
9. Can I burn yard waste?
10. Whom do I call for recreation information, field reservations, and classes and trips?
11. How do I reserve Lower Perkiomen Valley Park?
12. Who do I call for the removal of deer carcasses on roadways?
13. Where can I vote?
14. Am I required to paint my house number on the curb in front of my house?
15. Where can I get rabies shots for my dog, cat, or ferret?
16. How do I make a complaint?
17. We have a lot of mosquitoes in the area. What can I do to reduce their numbers?
18. I received a recorded message that said it was from Upper Providence Township. What is this service? Is it legitimate?

1. Who is the tax collector for Upper Providence Township?
   Tax Collector Beverly Nohl can be reached at 484-391-2370. Ms. Nohl collects the per capita tax. All other taxes are collected by Berkheimer.

2. Does the township provide trash removal service?
   The township does not provide trash service. Residents must contract with a private hauler; these haulers serve residents in the township:
   
   A J Blosenski, Inc., 610-942-2707
   • Residential ext. 223
   • Industrial ext. 226
   Allied Waste Services, 610-265-6337
   J.P. Mascaro, 800-334-3403
   Waste Management, 610-367-1300
   
   Residents can pick up recycling bins at the township office. The township does not endorse any one hauler. The list of known haulers above is a courtesy to residents.
   
3. Does the township provide water and sewer service?
   The township provides sewer service but does not provide water service. Residents must contract with a private water service company, such as the Pennsylvania American Water Company, 800-462-7279.
   
   
4. What is the police nonemergency phone number?
   610-933-7899
   
   
5. What are the nonemergency phone numbers for the fire companies?
   Collegeville Fire Company: 610-489-4464
   Friendship Fire Company of Royersford: 610-948-6234
   Humane Fire Company of Royerford: 610-948-3215
   Mont Clare Fire Company: 610-933-9481
   Oaks Fire Company: 610-666-6400
   Trappe Fire Company: 610-489-2700
   
   
6. How do I dispose of household hazardous waste products, such as old paint cans, oil, and cleaners?
   Please save your household hazardous waste, computer equipment, and small electronics for collection days, held several times a year by Montgomery County. Download collection guidelines, and find out more details by visiting www.montgomerycountyrecycles.org or calling 610-278-3618.
   
   

   Below is the 2010 collection schedule. Collections are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for all locations.

   Saturday, April 24, 2010 – Indian Valley Middle School
   130 Maple Ave.
   Harleysville, PA 19438
   Lower Salford Township

   Saturday, June 19, 2010 – Temple University – Ambler Campus
   Butler Pike Entrance ONLY
   Student Parking Lot
   Upper Dublin Township

   Saturday, July 17, 2010 – Mont. Co. Community College
   Enter near 473 Cathcart Rd.
   Blue Bell, PA 19422
   Whitpain Township

   Thursday, August 12, 2010 – Abington Junior High School
   Rear Faculty Parking Lot
   970 Highland Ave.
   Abington, PA 19001

   Saturday, August 21, 2010 – Spring-Ford Flex School
   833 South Lewis Rd.
   Royersford, PA 19468
   Upper Providence Township

   Saturday, October 23, 2010 – Lower Merion Twp Public Works
   1300 N. Woodbine Ave.
   Penn Valley, PA 19072
   Lower Merion Township

7. Who can answer questions about animal control issues?
   For animal control questions, call 610-495-7453.
   
   
8. When do I need to obtain a building permit?
   The township requires permits for, but not limited to:
1. New construction
2. Additions and alterations
3. Garages
4. Gazebos
5. Patios with footers
6. Decks
7. Fences
8. Barns
9. In-ground and above-ground pools
10. Storage sheds

For more information, visit the Forms section of the Web site or call the township offices at 610-933-9179. Open burning and yard sales also require a permit. Go to the Forms section to download a permit application.

9. Can I burn yard waste?
   Residents may only use fires for recreation and ceremonial purposes as well as for cooking provided an Allowable Burning and Open Flame Permit has been obtained from the Fire Marshal. No permit is required to use residential charcoal & gas grills.
   
   
10. Who do I call for recreation information, field reservations, classes and trips?
    For information on recreation in Upper Providence, including sports, classes, bus trips, and field reservations, visit the Recreation section of the Web site or contact the Recreation Department at PandR@uprov-montco.org or 610-933-9179.
    
    
11. How do I reserve Lower Perkiomen Valley Park?
    Please call 610-666-5371.
    
    
12. Who do I call for the removal of deer carcasses on roadways?
    Please call the Pennsylvania Game Commission, 610-926-1966.
    
    
13. Where can I vote?
    View a list of polling locations and important election dates.
    
    
14. Am I required to paint my house number on the curb in front of my house?
    Private vendors occasionally offer to paint house numbers on curbs for a fee. These vendors have no connection with the township and you are not required to use their services. However, Township ordinance does require that numbers on all buildings are visible from the street.
    
    
15. Where can I get rabies shots for my dog, cat, or ferret?
    The Montgomery County Health Department offers rabies clinics in June for dogs, cats, and ferrets. The vaccine is good for three years. Animals must be leashed or in an approved carrier. Please call 610-278-5117 for more information.
    
    
16. How do I make a complaint?
    You may download the complaint form and fax your completed form to the township at 610-983-0355 or drop it off at the township building.
    
    
17. We have a lot of mosquitoes in the area. What can I do to reduce their numbers?
    Eliminating mosquito-breeding areas can help reduce mosquitoes, which can carry the West Nile virus. To help reduce mosquitoes follow these tips from the Department of Environmental Protection.
    
    
18. I received a recorded message that said it was from Upper Providence Township. What is this service? Is it legitimate?
    The township uses a service called Connect-CTY to send time-sensitive recorded emergency messages to residents and businesses via landline, cell phone, and e-mail. You can update your contact information for this service or opt-out by creating a Connect-CTY account. Read the Connect-CTY FAQs.