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.

The hours for the Recycle Yard are Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM and Saturdays from 7:00 AM to 2:30 PM.

Residents Only.  No Contractors.

Leaf compost and mulch are now available in the Recycle Yard.

• 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.

• REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AT THE PUBLIC WORKS OFFICE PRIOR TO DUMPING
• The Township Recycle Yard is located behind the Public Works Building at the Township complex, 1100 Edgewood Rd. behind the Police DepartmentClick here for a list of dates the Recycle Yard will be CLOSED
• Grinding of yard waste is performed utilizing the Township owned tub grinder on premises by trained township personnel.
• Provide mulch free of charge to Township residents.  Mulch and leaf compost is available in the Recycle Yard at 1100 Edgewood Rd. for your convenience.
• Free mulch and compost is available to local schools, churches & non-profit organizations.
• Acceptable yard waste is wood, grass clippings, tree limbs and leaves.
• We DO NOT accept dirt, sod, tree stumps, Bamboo, Black Walnut, Ash, creosote, painted or pressure treated lumber, rocks, stone, steel, metal or concrete, railroad ties, or telephone poles.  Plastic bags are also not acceptable.
• We do not accept electronic equipment.

Leaf Collection normally starts the first week of November.  There are two pick-ups, we will not return until the first cycle is completed.  The weather is a major factor in our schedule pick-up dates.  Heavy rain and snow will slow the pick-up of leaves.  We attempt to have both pick-ups completed by Christmas.  Leaf pick-up information can be found on the Township website and on Comcast cable channel 22 during the months of November and December.

• All leaves must be raked curbside for pick-up.  Leaves should not be put in the street.  It is unlawful to place on any road or highway in the township any leaves, materials or substances.
• Leaves must be free of branches, twigs and other debris.  These items clog and damage the vacuum hoses on the machines.
• Leaves in biodegradable bags will be picked up.  Leaves in plastic bags will be emptied and bags will be left at curbside. Plastic bags damage the machines.

Thank you for your cooperation.

• 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.