Kingston Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

COMMUNITY RECREATION

Kingston Township is fortunate to have a very successful Summer Recreation Program. The program operates for eight (8) weeks during the summer months and consists of field trips, arts and crafts, and general recreation. The program is held at the Township's 14 acre recreation complex on East Center Street.

The Township's Recreation Commission sponsors numerous events during the year as well. Events such as the Easter Egg Hunt, Home Run Derby, Basketball Shoot-out, and Punt, Pass, & Kick are organized by the Commission through funding provided by the Board of Supervisors.

PUBLIC SEWER, SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING

Kingston Township’s Public Sewer, Solid Waste and Recycling services are operated through the Dallas Area Municipal Authority (DAMA).

Public Sewer
• $280 per EDU per year ($70.00 per quarter)

Trash
• $220 per EDU per year ($55.00 per quarter)
• Two 30-gallon bags per week limit.
• Additional bag stickers cost $1.95 and are available through D.A.M.A.
• Bulk Item stickers cost $16 each and are available at DAMA

Recycling (Alternating Weeks)
• Aluminum cans
• Bimetallic and steel cans
• Glass- clear and colored
• Plastics- symbols 1, 2, or 3 on the bottom of the item.
• Newspapers- including glossy advertising inserts.
• Corrugated cardboard
• High grade office paper - fax paper, computer paper, manila envelopes
• Used motor oil - contact D.A.M.A.
• Motor vehicle batteries - contact D.A.M.A.

Additional questions about recycling or service can be directed to D.A.M.A. at 696.1133.

SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS

Chapter 22 of the Township Code of Ordinance requires that any division of property into two or more parcels for the purpose of resale or transfer requires the property owner to obtain approval through the subdivision process. The Zoning Officer and Planning Commission must review any subdivision plans before recommending action to the Board of Supervisors. Please contact Zoning officer if you have questions about subdivision regulations.

ALARM ORDINANCE

All residential and commercial properties that intend to install fire burglar alarm systems through private alarm companies are required to first obtain a permit form the Zoning Officer, Permits are $50.00.
The purpose of the permit is to register the alarm with the Township so the Police and Fire Departments know which structures are equipped with these devices.
Residents are urged to learn how to use their systems and to make sure they are working properly. The Police and Fire Departments respond to many false alarms during a typical year. Many of these false alarm calls could be avoided if the systems were operating and functioning properly.
Service charges are imposed when false alarms exceed two. The service charges are in a 12 month period at $50.00 per occurrence for burglar alarms; $75.00 per occurrence for fire alarms. Please make sure your system is working properly to avoid the service charges and to avoid overburdening the emergency services. Questions about the alarm ordinance may be directed to the Zoning Officer or the Chief of Police.

VOLUNTEER EMERGENCY SERVICES

The Township would like to remind all residents that fire and ambulance services in the Township are non profit volunteer agencies. The Trucksville and Shavertown Volunteer Fire Companies and the Kingston Township Ambulance Association are staffed by volunteers who dedicate their own time to serving the community. If you would like to serve or contribute, please contact the respective agency at the numbers listed below:

Trucksville Volunteer Fire Company....................696-1871

Shavertown Volunteer Fire Company...................675-1302

Kingston Township Ambulance Association............696-3776