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Category: Current Notices

Veteran Replacement Flag

If you have a Veteran flag in Washington Township that has been damaged due to weather or is worn out, the cost to replace the flag is $50.00. For any questions regarding Veteran flags or to renew your flag, please contact Larry Rusnak at 412-554-0578.

Senior Scam Seminar & Concealed Carry Seminar

Notice from PA State Rep. Ryan Warner regarding the following events: Senior Scam Seminar: Friday, August 28 at 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Connellsville Area Senior Center 100 E. Fayette Street, Connellsville, PA RSVP by calling 724-437-1105 or online at https://www.repwarner.com/Form/SSSRW8282026 Concealed Carry Seminar: Thursday, Sept. 3 at 6-8 p.m. Fayette County Fairgrounds, Fiddler’s Hall […]

Break Down Your Cardboard Boxes for Recycling

Please break down any boxes when using our recycling dumpsters at the Township building. Breaking down cardboard boxes saves space, prevents jams, and meets waste collection rules. This will be very helpful as the recycling dumpsters get full quickly. Thank you!

Tick Prevention

Are you doing what you can to prevent ticks? Deer ticks are the most common ticks in Pennsylvania. These are the ticks that can transmit the bacteria that causes Lyme disease, anaplasmosis and Borrelia miyamotoi disease. They can also transmit the parasite that causes babesiosis, and Powassan virus. Here are some ways to reduce tick […]

Veteran Replacement Flag

If you have a Veteran flag in Washington Township that has been damaged due to weather or is worn out, the cost to replace the flag is $50.00. For any questions regarding Veteran flags or to renew your flag, please contact Larry Rusnak at 412-554-0578.

Vacant Position

The Washington Township Board of Supervisors are currently accepting letters of interest for the vacant Supervisor position until Monday, June 8, 2026. Please submit letters to the Supervisors Office located at 1390-A Fayette Avenue, Belle Vernon, PA 15012. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM. *Must be a resident of Washington Township for at […]

May Meeting Rescheduled

The monthly meeting originally scheduled for Wednesday, May 13th has been rescheduled for Wednesday, May 20th. It will still be held at 6:00pm and located at our social hall – 1392 Fayette Avenue, Belle Vernon, PA 15012.

Hope Church Community Day – May 2, 2026

The flyer below was given to us by Chelsey at Hope Church. Their Community Day is open to the public and will be held on Saturday, May 2nd at 813 Fayette Avenue, Belle Vernon, PA 15012.

Memorial Day Parade – May 25, 2026

The poster below was given to us by resident Denise Hamer. For anyone interested in donating or participating for this event, please contact her at clloyd2010@yahoo.com.

MEETING CANCELED MARCH 11, 2026

The monthly meeting scheduled for this evening (Wednesday, March 11, 2026) at 6:00 PM has been canceled and will be rescheduled to a later date. Please check back for an update as to when the new meeting date will be.

Vacant Position: Zoning Hearing Board

The Washington Township Supervisors are seeking applications in order to fill a vacant position associated with the Washington Township Zoning Hearing Board. This Board meets on an as needed basis and addresses zoning petitions filed by various landowners throughout the township. The position must be filled by a Washington Township resident. Interested applicants may submit […]

GARBAGE ROUTE CHANGE

The following addresses are currently scheduled for Monday pickup, and they will be moved to Tuesday pickup: 130 Harmony Church Rd 150 Harmony Church Rd 215 Harmony Church Rd 259 Harmony Church Rd 287 Harmony Church Rd 293 Harmony Church Rd 301 Harmony Church Rd 307 Harmony Church Rd 311 Harmony Church Rd 317 Harmony […]

2026 Meeting Dates

The Board of Supervisors will hold their monthly meeting on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6:00 PM located at the Township Social Hall – 1392 Fayette Avenue, Belle Vernon, PA 15012. The meeting dates are listed below. January 5 (Re-Organization) February 11 March 11 April 8 May 13 June 10 July 8 August […]

7/9/2025: SOME RESIDENTS MAY HAVE A NEW GARBAGE PICKUP DAY.

7/9/2025 SOME WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS MAY HAVE A NEW GARBAGE PICKUP DAY. PLEASE CHECK THE LIST BELOW TO SEE IF IT APPLIES TO YOU! These changes will take place next week 7/14/25. As for the addresses that are moving to Thursdays, they will be around on Tuesday and Thursday but after that they will continue […]

Garbage Rate Increase Reminder

On March 1, 2024, Fayette Waste began their 5 year contract with Washington Township. Each year, the garbage rate will increase slightly which is standard and agreed upon once the contract was signed. The rates for each year are listed below. Year 1: (Regular Rate) $23.25 – (Senior Rate) $20.93 Year 2: (Regular Rate) $24.00 […]

Fayette Waste Information

Fayette Waste will be taking over as the garbage collector for Washington Township starting March 1, 2024. Residents will be receiving a Welcome Packet in the mail from Fayette Waste. We have the Route Schedule (pickup days) and Monthly Calendar attached below. Copies will also be available at the Township Building. Please note: All recycling […]

NEW GARBAGE COLLECTOR STARTING MARCH 1, 2024

Fayette Waste will be the new garbage collector for Washington Township starting March 1, 2024. The monthly rate will be $23.25 or $20.93 for senior citizens. You must contact the garbage company or the Township office (AFTER MARCH 1) to receive the senior citizen discount. We will update our website, Facebook, and Township Lobby once […]

Mine Subsidence Insurance

Mine Subsidence Insurance 2023 Please reference the link above for the Mine Subsidence Insurance application. We also have copies in the Township lobby. For more information, visit https://www.dep.pa.gov/Citizens/MSI/Pages/default.aspx  

New Recycle Bin

Please read instructions before putting any recyclables into the bin.Located at the back of our Township building. YES, CAN BE RECYCLED HERE: Flattened Cardboard Glass bottles and jars Newspaper & mixed papers (“If you can rip it, you can recycle it.”) Household plastics #1-7 Bi-Metal, Aluminum, Steel Cans   NO, CANNOT BE RECYCLED HERE: Plastic […]

Planning Commission Meetings

The Planning Commission meets on the second Monday of every month at 7:00 PM. Meetings are held at the Washington Township Social Hall, located at 1392 Fayette Avenue, in the small meeting room.