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1. What is the tax collector’s phone number?
   Barbara Hughes, 610-933-0641



2. Does the township provide trash removal service?
   The township does not provide trash service. Residents must contract with a private hauler such as:
   
   • 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 simply names known haulers that serve residents in the township.



3. Does the township provide water/sewer service?
   The township does provide sewer service. The township does not provide water service. Residents must contract with a private water service company such as the Pennsylvania American Water Company, 800-462-7279. When residents move in or out of the township, they should contact the township to update their records. New residents who will receive mail service through a Post Office box should notify the township of the box # as soon as it is established.
   
   
4. What is the police nonemergency phone number?
   610-933-7899



5. What are the nonemergency phone numbers for the fire companies?
   Mont Clare Fire Company: 610-933-9481
   Oaks Fire Company: 610-666-6400
   Collegeville Fire Company: 610-489-4464
   Friendship Fire Company of Royersford: 610-948-6234
   Humane Fire Company of Royerford: 610-948-3215
   Trappe Fire Company: 610-489-2700



6. Where can I take household hazardous waste products like old paint cans, oil, etc.?
   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. More information is also available at the Waste System Authority of Eastern Montgomery County’s website, www.wsaemc.org, or by calling 610-278-3618. Below is the 2008 collection schedule, at all locations, collections are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
   

   Saturday, June 14 - Montgomery County Community College
   Cathcart Road Entrance
   Blue Bell, PA 19422 
   Whitpain Township

   Saturday, June 28 - Spring-Ford School District
   Flex School Parking Lot
   833 South Lewis Road
   Royersford, PA 19468
   Upper Providence Township

   Saturday, August 2 - Springfield School District
   High School Parking Lot
   Use entrance at 500 Haws Lane
   Flourtown, PA 19031
   Springfield Township

   Saturday, October 25 - Lower Merion Transfer Station
   1300 Woodbine Avenue
   Penn Valley, PA 19072
   Lower Merion Township

7. Who can answer questions about animal control issues?
   For animal control questions, call Dave Smith, 610-495-7453



8. When do I need to obtain a building permit?
   The township requires permits for, but not limited to
   • New Construction
   • Additions and Structural Alterations
   • Garages
   • Gazebos
   • Patios with Footers
   • Decks
   • Fences
   • Barns
   • In-ground and Above Ground Pools
   • Storage Sheds (any size, anywhere).
   
   For more information, call the township building, 610-933-9179. Burning and yard sales also require a permit. Download a permit application



9. When can I burn for yard clean up?
   Residents may burn during daylight hours in March, April, May, October, November, and December only. For more information, contact Fire Marshal Don Stiteler at 610-933-9179.
   See burning regulations.
   See burning permits.



10. Whom do I call for recreation information, field reservations, etc.?
    For information on recreation in Upper Providence, including little league, football, soccer, field reservations, and more, call Mitch Budzilowicz 610-650-0767or email
    admin@uprov-montco.org.



11. How do I reserve Lower Perkiomen Valley Park?
    Please call 610-666-5371.



12. Who do I call for 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 comply. However, Township ordinance does require numbers on all buildings to be 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 shot 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 about zoning or code enforcement?
    You can download the complaint form here. After completing and signing the form, you may fax it 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?
    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 was it?
    The township uses a service called Connect-CTY to send recorded messages to residents and businesses via landlines, cell phone, and email. You can update your contact information for this service or opt-out by creating a Connect-CTY account. Read the Connect-CTY FAQs.