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Yard sale permits have a fee of $10.00 and can be picked up at Borough Hall Monday thru Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm.
You can visit their website at www.ephratafair.org or contact the Ephrata Fair by phone at 717-733-4451.
Yes, you can have your electric utility disconnected. There is a $125.00 fee to remove a meter and in some cases a reconnection fee may apply.
No. The Borough serves the customers within the municipal boundaries, as permitted by Act 138 of 1996, the Electric Utility Industry Restructuring Legislation. Act 138 prohibits other suppliers from entering the Borough, as long as we don't to serve customers outside the Borough limits.
Due to the installation of our Advanced Meter Ineterface system, the Borough should not have to estimate any electric meters.
Yes, when you notify us of your final billing day, we will read the meter to generate the final billing.
The Borough distributes electric received from PPL through the Borough's substation and can generate up to 3.5 megawatts of "behind the meter" electricity through the Borough's solar farm.
Yes, the Borough charges a $50.00 fee for the return of your pet.
During this time of year, waste must be bagged and can be put out as part of your normal Borough refuse collection as long as it does not exceed your four bag limit.
No, it can be placed for disposal in any open container. No lids, please.
Please contact the Borough Office at custserv@ephrataboro.org or call 717.738.9222 between 8:00am and 4:30pm Monday thru Friday. Include your name and phone number as well as the address of the missed collection. Please leave the containers at the curb so they can be collected the next day.
No, the Borough provides recycling services only for residential properties.
Vehicle batteries can be disposed of at the Lancaster Solid Waste Authority located along Harrisburg Pike in Lancaster. The Waste Authority can be reached at 717.397.9968 or you can visit their website here,
Hazardous materials can be disposed of at the Lancaster Solid Waste Authority located along Harrisburg Pike in Lancaster. The Waste Authority can be reached at 717.397.9968 or you can visit their website here,
Yes, all residential customers in the Borough are required to have recycling services and are encouraged to participate in the program.
The hauler will make every attempt to pick up your recycling. Please try to put it out at the scheduled time. If they do not collect it on the designated day, they will attempt to pick it up the following day. Prolonged inclement weather conditions could delay your service to the following week. The Borough will post updates on our website.
Yes, the Borough refuse program is billed on a per month basis. Simply return your identification plate to the Business Office and your service will be terminated.
You can use cans or bags to dispose of your refuse.
The hauler will make every attempt to pick up your trash. Please try to put it out at the scheduled time. If they do not collect it on the designated day, they will attempt to pick it up the following day. Prolonged inclement weather conditions could delay your service to the following week. The Borough will post updates on our website.
No, the Authority does not offer a special water rate to fill a swimming pool.
If it is a pipe that is leaking you are responsible for calling a plumber.