The Sanitation Department pursues a commitment to provide a safe, efficient, and effective municipal solid waste
collection and disposal system that protects the natural environment, citizens and businesses of Chambersburg. We strive to preserve
the quality of life of our citizens through maintaining clean environs today and in the future.
Our Goals:
To safely and efficiently collect residential and commercial solid waste and dispose of it at the landfill
To safely and efficiently collect residential and commercial recyclable materials for processing and reuse
To provide general cleanliness to the Chambersburg community
Recycling: Amount Recycled: 2011 - 286 tons as of 6/30/11
REFUSE SERVICE: The Borough is the exclusive solid waste collection service available for residents
and businesses in Chambersburg. To arrange new service call (717) 264-5151. With questions about service, pick up,
dumpsters, etc.; call (717) 261-3213.
RECYCLING SERVICE: Co-mingled recycling of aluminum, steel & bi-metal cans and clear and colored glass is required by the
Borough of all residents. Commercial establishments are required to recycle cardboard and office paper. There is a drop-off
facility for newspaper at 342 West Loudon Street on weekends only. For more information call 717-261-3213
STREET SWEEPING � The Borough has a street sweeping program to be followed as long as the weather permits. Any questions
can be answered by calling 717-261-3214.
LEAF COLLECTION � The Borough has a leaf collection program in the late fall. Any questions can be answered at 717-261-3213
CHRISTMAS TREE PICK-UP � The Borough has a Christmas tree pickup up scheduled for January of each year. Any questions call 717-261-3213.
BULKY ITEM COLLECTION � The Borough provides to all residents a once per year bulky item drop off program conducted in the spring of each year.
Any questions can be answered at 717-261-3213.
Motor Equipment Department
The Motor Equipment Department maintains and repairs the Borough�s fleet, and provides safe and affordable
internal services to Chambersburg Borough departments. Further, it is the Motor Equipment Department's intention to provide
these services in an efficient, economical, and safe work environment for Borough employees.
Highway Department
Highway Department functions include a variety of activities from snow and ice removal to patching streets,
overlaying streets and alleys, and cleaning and maintaining the Borough�s municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4). Lending
a hand to the Sanitation Department (separate enterprise fund) or the Motor Equipment Fund (separate internal service fund),
Highway Department personnel are out fixing signs, cleaning storm drain inlets or patching holes almost every day.
POTHOLES: Potholes can be reported 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to 717-263-4111.
SNOW REMOVAL STREETS: Snow removal questions can be answered at 717-261-3214
SNOW ON SIDEWALKS � Sidewalk snow questions can be answered at 717-261-3200
CURBS AND SIDEWALKS � New construction, replacement, and repair of curbs and sidewalks requires a permit.
This permit can be obtained by calling 717-261-3220.
STREET OPENINGS � Excavation inside a Borough right-of-way requires a permit. This permit can be obtained by calling 717-261-3220.
TRAFFIC CALMING PROGRAM � In coordination with the Engineering Department, the Public Works Department maintains the Traffic
Calming Program to improve the safety and livability of streets and neighborhoods by using appropriately designed and implemented traffic calming measures to
mitigate the impacts of traffic while creating safer streets for motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists. For more information, please review the Traffic Calming
Program guidelines (click here to access pdf file) or call Phil Wolgemuth at 717-261-3232.
Stormwater Management (MS4)
What is a �Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)�?
A MS4 is a conveyance or system of conveyances that is:
1. Owned by a state, city, town, village, or other public entity that discharges to waters of the Commonwealth;
2. Designed or used to collect or convey stormwater (including storm drains, pipes, ditches, etc.);
3. Not a combined sewer; and
4. Not part of a Publicly Owned Treatment Works (sewage treatment plant).
What are Stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs)?
For purposes of this permitting program, stormwater BMPs are defined as: �Schedules of activities, prohibitions of practices,
structural controls (e.g., infiltration trenches), design criteria, maintenance procedures, and other management practices
to prevent or reduce pollution to the waters of the Commonwealth. BMPs include Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plans, Post
Construction Stormwater Management Plans, MS4 TMDL Plans, Stormwater Management Act Plans, and other treatment requirements,
operating procedures and practices to control runoff, spillage or leaks, sludge or waste disposal, drainage from raw material
storage, and methods to reduce pollution, to recharge groundwater, to enhance stream baseflow, and to reduce the threat of
flooding and streambank erosion.�
Public Information
Understanding storm water and how it can affect your money, safety, health, and the environment.
