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You are encouraged to follow the CDC and PA Department of Health website and Facebook for COVID 19 updates and recommendations.
NOTICE OF TEMPORARY CHANGE OF PAYMENT ACCEPTANCE FOR 2020 TAX BILLS. The TAX OFFICE is CLOSED until further notice. All tax payments are to be mailed to 436 Sanderson St., Throop, PA 18512 or can be dropped in the drop box located outside of the Municipal Building. Checks made payable to: Tax Collector-Throop. Receipts will be mailed if a self addressed and stamped envelope is provided. Thank you for your cooperation and patience during these difficult times.
The Throop Civic Center will be having Senior Aerobics on Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 am – 10:00 am. For more information call the Civic Center at 570-383-7906.
Click Here to View the Quasquicentennial Celebration Report
Recycling Collection has changed. Please read below….
Grass / Leaves – Seasonal – Must be in open receptacles or in leaf bags with the property
address legibly written on the bag with an indelible marker
Every Monday Borough Wide
Recycling Collection
Corrugated, Pressed Cardboard (broken down & flattened) &
Paper Collection (Newspaper, Office Paper & Junk Mail)
Every Tuesday Borough Wide (In Separate Containers)
Trash Collection
Wednesday: Portions of 1st & 2nd Wards
Thursday: Portions of 2nd & 4th Wards
Friday: 3rd Ward (Boulevard Section and Portion of 1st Ward – Schoolside)
Brush (excluding grass or leaves) will be collected with trash. All items must be bundled and may not exceed 2 feet in length
Appliance/Metal Pick-up
Residents must call in advance.
Electronic Pick-up
First Monday of the month.
Residents must call in advance
Tire Collection
Last Tuesday of the month – May through October. Residents must call in advance.
Click the below link to view Throop Borough’s NPDES (National Pollution Discharge Elimination System) Permit
NPDES Permit
There have been recent changes to the Lackawanna County Recycling Progam!
Click the link below for 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.
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)
FEMA Flood Risk Open House
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: