THE BLUE TOTER (SIMILAR TO RECYCLING BINS) THAT WAS DELIVERED TO YOUR HOMES TODAY BY REPUBLIC WASTE, WILL BE USED FOR YOUR GARBAGE COLLECTION EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2019.  REPUBLIC WAST WILL BE UTILIZING AUTOMATED GARBAGE AND RECYCLING FOR PICK-UP IN YOUNGWOOD.

Achievements in 2018

We are excited to announce no tax increase for 2019.

• Due to the amount of rain this year, the Borough’s 2018 street project will not be completed until the spring of 2019.  The total cost of the street project was awarded in the amount of $170,046
• Multiple changes were made to enhance the Parklet in the heart of town. 
• A new F-550 was purchased to support the Public Works team.  Through aggressive bidding we received $10,000 dollars in savings.
• By teaming up with our citizens and having common sense solutions, the negative behavior at the South 6^thStreet playground has decreased.
• Communication with our fellow citizens has increased with the addition of a Facebook, Instagram and Twitter accounts.
• The Borough’s ordinances are being reviewed, changed if necessary and will be sent for codification in 2019.
• A new Public Works team member will be hired in the near future. 
• A new garbage contract has been awarded which includes automated garbage and recycling beginning in 2019.  In addition, e-waste has also been included. 
• Two homes located on South 3^rd Street have been demolished.  Liens will be placed on the properties to recoup demolition costs. 

Youngwood Borough

2018 Street Project

Estimated Cost $170,046.00

Painter Street from South 7th to 8th Streets - Repave to include returns on 7th and 8th Streets

Avenue B from Depot Street to Avenue A - Half and Full Lane Patching

North 7th Street from Roosevelt Street to Dead End - Patch

North 5th Street from McKinley to Lincoln Streets - Repave

Youngwood Borough requires businesses to have a soliciting permit when going door to door trying to sell their products.  Please be alert when someone comes to your door soliciting products.  Ask them to see their permit that was issued by the Youngwood Borough Office.