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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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
Upcoming Roadway Improvements
Starting Wednesday, August 20, 2025 roadway work will begin on Oberlin Road (SR441), between North Union Street and Greenfield Drive as part of the new Union Knoll residential development. Expect lane shifts and periodic closures between 8:00 AM and 2:30 PM, Monday-Friday, through mid-October. The Middletown Area School District has been notified and will coordinate…
Planned Drainage Improvement Projects
The Township has planned four drainage improvement projects for the 2026 project year. The work will include upgrades to existing stormwater and sanitary sewer facilities. Below is a general description of each project, along with available pdf plans of the projects. Construction for these projects is anticipated to begin in March and continue through September…
