Public Works

The Lower Makefield Township Public Works Department consists of a Public Works Director, two mechanics, nine road crew employees, a facility technician, several seasonal/part-time employees and an Administrative Assistant.  The Department is housed at the Municipal Complex in the Public Works building located at 1100 Edgewood Road, Yardley, PA 19067.

The following is a brief description of the areas of responsibility of the Public Works Department.  More detailed information may be obtained by calling the Public Works Director at 267-274-1130.

Greg Hucklebridge

Greg Hucklebridge joined Lower Makefield Township as the Director of Public Works in 2017.  Greg is a Licensed Engineer in the state of Pennsylvania with a degree in Civil Engineering from Lehigh University.  Greg has experience in heavy construction, land development and stormwater management as a consultant.  He also has experience in municipal government as the former Director of Engineering and Operations in Warminster Township which included public works responsibilities.

Effective JANUARY 1, 2019 the Lower Makefield Township Yard Waste Dropoff Location will be CLOSED.

The Lower Makefield Township Recycle Yard, other than these dates and times, will be CLOSED.

CLICK HERE FOR THE RECYCLE YARD DROP OFF FLYER

Residents may pick up leaf mulch at the Recycle Yard every Tuesday and Thursday between noon – 2 p.m.

Acceptable yard waste is wood, grass clippings, tree limbs and leaves.

2019 Recycling Yard – Drop-off Days for Lower Makefield Residents ONLY.

Other options to remove yard waste include:

• Coordinating with your trash hauler for yard waste collection services included in your trash hauling fee
• Utilizing another facility in the area such as Britton Industries, Shady Brook Farm, or similar businesses in our area (we suggest calling them for details and pricing)
• Contacting local landscapers who could dispose of your materials for you

• Plowing, salting and clearing of Township roads.
• Sweeping Township roads.
• Removal of road debris, excluding dead animals.
• Patching of roads. Major road paving projects are bid.
• Roadside mowing.

Click here for a Map of State and Township roads.

• Repair and replacement of street signs on Township dedicated roads.
• Repair and replacement of traffic signs.

• Maintenance and repair of all Public Works, Police, Township Administration, Sewer and Parks & Recreation vehicles and equipment.
• PA State Inspection Station – Inspection of all Township vehicles is done on the premises by our two certified mechanics.

• Install new and repair and replace existing drainage pipes.
• Install and repair storm drain boxes and inlets
• Clean storm drain boxes and inlets.
• Clean and maintain all retention and detention basins.

• Issue Road opening permits for installation of utilities on pavement, shoulder, or outside of shoulder.
• Issue permits for expansion of commercial and residential driveways.  As-built plan required with application for permit.

LEAF PICKUP SCHEDULE
ROUND ONE

Leaf pickup for Round One will begin the week of November 4.  Please click on the attached link to see a map of the entire Township divided into Zones 1 – 26.

Below is the schedule we have laid out.  Please have your leaves out a couple of days early in case we are ahead of schedule.  Leaves will be collected in inclement weather, depending on the severity.  This will, however, slow down the process which will delay pickup.

Round Two will begin immediately after Round One is completed.  If your leaves were missed in Round One, we will be back in Round Two.  This will be posted once we near the end of Round One.

Your leaves cannot be collected if there are sticks and twigs mixed in.  This damages our equipment.  Also, please do not park any vehicles near leaf piles.

Please feel free to contact Public Works at 267-274-1130 with any questions or concerns.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

WEEK OF

November 4           Zones 1-8, 14, 17 & 19

November 11         Zones 9-13

November 18         Zones 15-20

November 25         Zones 21-26

• Replacement of bulbs in street lights. Please provide location and pole number when reporting burned out lights, whenever possible.
• Replacement of bulbs in traffic signals on low posts.  Police Department contractor with a boom truck is responsible for repairs of overhead traffic signals.

• Mow sides and tops of Township owned basins.  Seasonal employees are hired during the Spring and Summer months to maintain the basins.
• Dead tree removal in basins.
• Cleaning and repair of drain pipes.

• The Township participates in the Bucks County Consortium which collectively bids the purchase of heating fuels, gasoline, diesel, paint, road materials, pipe, salt and sign materials.  This process enables the Township to purchase those items at highly discounted prices.
• The Public Works Dept. prepares specifications for bidding and purchasing of all road equipment and vehicles.
• Participation on the State Piggy Back Program (called Costars) to purchase various items through State contracts when available.