Environmental Advisory Council Important Information

Hatfield Township's Environmental Advisory Council is a member of the Pennsylvania Environmental Network which works to help local municipalities make sound decisions regarding the environment.

EACs are officially constituted municipal boards created to advise local governments on environmental issues and policies. Any municipality or group of municipalities in Pennsylvania may create an EAC by ordinance.

EAC Goals

1. Staying focused on Hatfield Township related Issues. Think local, act local.
2. Utilize media resources to get information out to the public by utilizing E-news, Twitter, website, and the new Hatfield Township television channel.
3. Establish policies for putting information on the website. What can and cannot be posted.
4. Plan and organize events as a group to educate the public (Earth Day, Rocktoberfest, etc.).
5. Work with Shade Tree Commission and other EAC's to organize regional events on a large scale.
6. Create feasible methods to increase student and school awareness and involvement in environmental issues.

EAC Meetings

The EAC meets every third Monday from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Administration Building. Please contact us if you have any environment related questions, comments, or concerns.

EAC Approved Minutes

2013 Minutes
January 14, 2013
February 11, 2013
March 18, 2013

2012 Minutes
January 30, 2012
February 27, 2012
March 19, 2012
April 16, 2012
May 21,2012
June 18, 2012
September 17, 2012
October 15,2012
November 19,2012

EAC Events

Earth Day 2012 Pictures
*New* Earth Day 2013

EAC News and Environmental information

Tree City USA: Hatfield Township has been designated a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation for the past eleven years. This honor is awarded to municipalities who meet all four qualifying standards. The standards are having a tree board or council, a tree care ordinance, maintain a community forestry program with an annual budget of at least $2.00 per capita, and have an Arbor Day Observance and Proclamation.

Arbor Day: Hatfield Township will observe Arbor Day on May 18, 2013 from 9-11 am at the Shade Tree Commission's Plant Exchange. A representative from the Arbor Day Foundation will present the plaque at the Board of Commissioners May 8 meeting.

Emerald Ash Borer: At the June 27, 2012 Board of Commissioners' meeting, a presentation by the Department of Forest Pest Management was hosted. The presentation was regarding the Emerald Ash Borer and can be viewed here.

European Water Chestnut: A brochure discussing the eradication of the European Water Chestnut, sponsored by the Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy, is available here.

Deer Feeding: A brochure from the PA Game Commission about the importance and the effects of feeding the deer is available here.

Environmental Workshops

Emerald Ash Borer Workshop: Penn State Extension is holding an Emerald Ash Borer Workshop Thursday, May 9 from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM for anyone interested. Please see the flyer for more details.

Recycling Reminders!

Local businesses collecting hard to recycle items is available here. Items include eyeglasses, car fluids, batteries, and plastic bags.

Hatfield Township is a member of the Northern Montgomery County Recycling Commission along with ten other municipalities in the area.

Hatfield Township has FREE recycling bins for residents. Visit the Administration Building today to pick one up.

Problems with your recycling hauler not collecting your recycling properly? Contact the Administration Building for assistance.

What can be recycled for curbside pick up in Hatfield Township?

Aluminum, Steel, and Bimetal cans
This includes all metal food, beverage, and aerosol cans.

Glass-Clear, Amber, and Green Glass
All glass food, beverage bottles, and jars are recyclable.

Plastics Number 1 and 2
Look on the bottom of the plastic bottle for the triangle with the number in it.

Newspapers, Magazines, and Junk Mail
Tie in a bundle or place in a paper bag.

For more recycling information including dates for Hazardous waste and electronics recycling pick up and locations, please visit the Hatfield Township Recycling Programs page.


Recycling Websites

Knex: www.knex.com- Click on green initiatives video
Green Toys: www.greentoys.com- All toys are made from recycled plastic milk containers
Montgomery County Recycling- www.montgomerycountyrecycles.org- Information on county recycling programs
Recycled Products Cooperative: www.recycledproducts.org- a listing of where to purchase select recycled products