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 RECYCLE YARD WILL BE CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

Recycle Yard – 2020 Approved Drop-off Dates

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; 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.

2020 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

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.

All vehicles will be checked in at the Public Works Garage/Parking area before the driveway into the site.  The check-in process will include recording the name, address and type of material being dropped off.  A valid driver’s license is also required.  If a contractor is performing the drop-off of yard waste materials, the contractor will need to provide their company name, address, name of driver and client information for the LMT residential property where the waste was removed along with the number of loads coming from the property.

All loads will be checked before being permitted to drive into the site to unload.  There will be LMT employees on site to direct where to dump the yard waste.  Any vehicles with items not permitted will not be allowed into the yard to dump.

• 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.

No information is available for the 2020 Leaf Collection at this time.

• 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.