Township News

Temporary Road Closure

Ebenezer Road will be temporarily closed between Oberlin Road and Old Reliance Road starting at 9:00 AM to remove a tree that has fallen in the roadway. The school district and emergency services have been notified.

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Lumber Street Construction – Detour

Contractors for the Township will be mobilizing along Lumber Street as part of upcoming infrastructure improvements. Please be aware that aduring this time, a detour will be in place. See the attached detour plan for details. Planned Construction Schedule: We encourage residents to plan alternate travel routes and allow extra time when traveling through the…

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TIRE RECYCLING EVENT

Dauphin County Residents, Dauphin County Department of Solid Waste Management & Recycling is pleased to announce their upcoming annual tire recycling event, scheduled for November 17-21, 8:30-3:30pm. They are offering limitless FREE disposal for tires, on or off the rim, for our municipalities (residents are limited to 8 per day)! This is a great opportunity…

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Lumber Street Water Main Replacement

Veolia has begun work on the replacing a portion of their water main on Lumber Street, improving water service between Fulling Mill Road and Conway Drive in Lower Swatara Township. The project will replace approximately 1,600 feet of aging water line, three service lines, and one fire hydrant. Work is expected to continue through December…

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Leaf Collection Schedule

LOWER SWATARA TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS LEAF COLLECTION SCHEDULE Starting: OCTOBER 20, 2025 Monday/Tuesday                    Shopes Garden Area, Greenwood Hills, Woodridge, Lumber Street, Cherry Street, Delmont Ave., Bryn Gweld Wednesday                             Green Plains, Jednota Flats, Rosedale Areas, Morgan’s Run, Buddy’s Run, Twelve Oaks, N. Union Street, Grandview Drive Thursday/Friday                      Longview Acres, Longview Drive, Old Reliance Farms, Little Hollywood Area, Strites Road,…

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Republic Services Waste Collection Update

The Township is aware that some areas were not serviced for trash and recycling collection on Friday. Republic Services has informed us that they will return within the next few days to collect missed locations, or conduct a double pickup this Friday if necessary. Residents whose trash or recycling has not yet been collected are…

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UPCOMING ROAD CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY

Beginning on Monday, September 22, 2025 there will be construction activity along Lumber Street (between Spring Garden Dr and the SR 283 overpass) and on Williams Drive.  Site Contractor will be preparing for milling and final paving for Williams Drive in its entirety.  No detours are planned; however, road restrictions will be in place from 7:00…

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TRICK-OR-TREAT

Trick-or-Treat Night in Lower Swatara Township is scheduled for Friday, October 31, 2025 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM

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