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Public Works Department

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.

Director, Public Works

Derek Fuller, PE

Email: derekf@lmt.org
Phone: 267-274-1131.

Yard Waste Drop-off - 2023 Drop-off Dates

2023 Recycling Yard – Drop-off Days for Lower Makefield Residents ONLY.

Spring
Drop-offs Saturday, April 8th 7:00 A.M – 3:00 P.M.
Saturday, April 29th 7:00 A.M – 3:00 P.M.
Saturday, May 20th 7:00 A.M – 3:00 P.M.
Summer
Drop-offs Monday, June 12th 7:00 A.M – 3:00 P.M.
Monday, July 10th 7:00 A.M – 3:00 P.M.
Monday, August 14th 7:00 A.M – 3:00 P.M.
Fall
Drop-offs Saturday, September 23th 7:00 A.M – 3:00 P.M.
Saturday, October 21st 7:00 A.M – 3:00 P.M.

Acceptable yard waste: wood, grass clippings, tree limbs and leaves.  Please cut limbs down to 6’ lengths.  If you are planning on bringing in large diameter logs (over 36”) please call ahead.

Not acceptable yard waste: pressure treated lumber; root balls; wood coated in creosote; bamboo; ornamental grasses; anything with dirt; appliances; tires; concrete; asphalt; stone; furniture; electronics; wood with spikes, nails or other hardware.  No bagged material is permitted in the yard.

Any loads with unacceptable materials will not be permitted to enter the yard.

 

What to expect during the Yard Waste Drop-off Day

The Lower Makefield Township yard waste drop-off site will be open several days throughout the year for LMT residents to use.  A contractor working on behalf of a LMT resident can also visit the site.

  • We will have an employee looking in the beds/backs of vehicles to ensure only yard waste is coming into the yard. They will also record license plate numbers so we can keep track of number of users and repeat visitors. You will also need to show your ID with your address to verify place of residence.
  • The number of vehicles permitted down in the yard at one time in order to manage “traffic” in the yard.
  • We will have employees in the yard to direct traffic where the vehicles are to drop off yard waste.
  • We will have another employee operating the front loader to push the pile as it gets larger. This will help ensure an orderly process of where vehicles are dumping.

Any vehicles with items not permitted will not be allowed into the yard to dump.

Leaf Mulch Pickup

The Recycle Yard will be opened for leaf mulch pickup only on Fridays between noon and 2PM starting April 14, 2023.  This is for the pickup of leaf mulch only.  YARD WASTE IS NOT ACCEPTED AT THIS TIME.

Road Maintenance and Paving

  • 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.

 

Signs

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

Vehicles

  • 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.

Drainage

  • 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.

Road Occupancy Permits

  • 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 Collection

Leaf collection 

Please check back for updates regarding the 2023 Leaf Collection Program in the fall.

Click here for a map of the Township Leaf Collection Zones.

Light Repairs

  • 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.

Mowing and Maintenance of Basins

  • 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.

Preparation of Bid Specs and Purchasing

  • 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.



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1100 Edgewood Rd
Yardley, PA 19067
Phone: 267.274.1100
Email: admin@lmt.org
Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

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Yardley, PA 19067

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    • Police & CRIMEWATCH Alerts
    • Yardley-Makefield Emergency Unit
    • ReadyBucks Emergency System
    • Neighborhood Watch Program
    • Flood Information & Insurance
    • Storm Water Pollution Prevention
    • Animal Control & Dog Licenses
    • Prescription Drug Disposal
    • PAStop: Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention
  • Municipal Services
    • Electronics Disposal
    • Hazardous Household Waste Disposal
    • Leaf Collection
    • Recycle Yard – Approved Drop-off Dates
    • Roads & Pothole Repair
    • Sewer
    • Utilities
  • Community
    • Community Links
    • Community Sports Organizations
    • RFP/Employment Opportunities
    • Environment
    • LMT Youth Committee
    • Makefield Highlands Golf Course
    • News & Events
    • Township Newsletters
    • Our Parks – Complete List
      • Memorial Park & 9-11 Garden of Reflection
      • Veterans Square Monument
    • Patterson Farm
    • Photos: Township Highlights
    • Seniors
    • The Pool @ LMT
    • Yardley-Makefield Library
    • Video: LMT Community Clips
  • Businesses/New Residents
    • Attractive Opportunities
    • New Resident Information
    • Location & Business Map
    • Pennsbury School District
    • Population & Census Data
    • Largest Employers
    • Commercial Properties
    • Retail Centers
    • Transportation
    • Quality of Life
    • LMT Economic Development Commission
  • Forms & Requests
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