As of August 23rd the Lackawanna County Recycling Center will no longer be accepting Yard Waste bags. As of that date Yard Waste (Grass, clippings, leaves, brush) will be collected with regular garbage collection. Tree limbs/branches must be cut to a maximum of 4 feet in length and tied in bundles.
Click the below link to view Throop Borough’s NPDES (National Pollution Discharge Elimination System) Permit
NPDES Permit
Click here to view 2020 Census Employment Information
There have been recent changes to the Lackawanna County Recycling Progam!
Click Here to View the 2019 Updated Lackawanna County Recycling Pamphlet
Click the link below for some other Recycling Information From Lackawanna County Recycling Website…..
http://www.lackawannacounty.org/portal/recycling/howtorecycle.html
The Throop Civic Center has been expanding the Senior Center and will be offering lunch on Monday’s to be served at noon. Reservations are needed by the Thursday prior. Please contact the Throop Civic Center @570-383-7906 for reservations, transportation (if needed) and details.
2018 Department Accomplishments:
2018 Civic Center Accomplishments
2018 Department of Public Works Accomplishments
2018 Police Department Accomplishments
The HOMETOWN HERO program has ended for this year!
THROOP HOMETOWN HEROES
The Borough of Throop’s program to honor our Hometown Heroes is underway. Cost of the banner will be $150.00.
The hero must be a Throop native having served active duty in any conflict from WW1 to current deployments. The hero’s picture, rank, branch or service and conflict served will be on the two sided banner. The name of the sponsor will also be noted.
Contact Bob Robbins at 570-489-2671 with any question.
Application, click here – HOMETOWN HEROES BANNER APPLICATION
To report any illegal spills or anything related to storm water please contact Robert Kalinoski, Street Commissioner by email rkalinoski@throopboro.com, by phone 570-489-2937 or you can call the Borough Building at 570-489-8311. After business hours and on weekends please call Communication Center Non Emergency at 570-342-9111.
New Work Plan Approved by Throop Planning Agency pertaining to the Schoolside Phase II Development
The Book Mobile visits the Throop Civic Center monthly, for dates and times contact the Throop Civic Center at 570-383-7906.
FEMA
(Check back frequently for Updates)
Click to view the FEMA Flood Hazard Mapping Fact Sheet
What to do When Your Bank Requires You to Have Flood Insurance
KEYSTONE SANITARY LANDFILL:
PA Department of Health – Keystone Landfill Community Update
MARJOL BATTERY SITE:
UPCOMING EVENTS:
August 31, 2019 – Volunteer Hose Co. – Coin Drop
October – Hose Co. #1 Envelope Drive (All month)
October 5, 2019 – Shred Event – 10:00 – 1:00 – Municipal Bldg. Parking Lot
October 6, 2019 – Hose Co. #1 – Breakfast
November 11, 2019 – Veterans Day Services: 10:00 am Boro. Bldg.; 11:00 am VFW Memorial on the Blvd.
December 14, 2019 – Santa Parade & Tree Lighting – 12:00 Parade & 7:00 Tree Lighting