Road Department
Joshua Cramer
Dave VanWhy
Jeff Zimmerman
Dalton Cramer
Craig Coslar
Brandon Burchartz
John P. Harvey
Raymond Bartek
Brad Dailey
Terry Decker
Dean Vliet
Billy McKee
Roads
Stroud Township contains 135.56 miles of road, 86.76 miles belonging to the Township and 48.80 miles to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Our Public Works Department performs tasks such as pothole patching, paving projects, sign replacements, drainage installation and repair, storm sewer clean outs, shoulder work and street sweeping.
When our Public Works Crew is out working please obey the signage and/or flagger in the area for the safety of the crew and residents.
Snow Removal
During a snow or ice event the Public Works Crew works around the clock to ensure our roads are taken care of as best as possible. Our winter operation plan identifies primary and secondary plowing assignments for every road on each plow route. Secondary roads will be plowed and salted after all primary route assignments have been completed. While the plan provides a systematic approach to snow removal for our Township, many factors may require deviation from the plan. These include the time a storm arrives, the duration of a particular storm, the type of precipitation, local emergencies, early school dismissal, and equipment breakdowns. If needed a Snow Emergency will be declared by the Township Roadmaster and announced on local radio and TV stations when snow has accumulated to a depth of three or more inches and requires snow removal and treatment. Vehicles must be removed from township roads so roads can be plowed. Violators may be subject to having their cars towed and/or paying a fine. Portable basketball hoops must also be removed from streets.
Helpful Snow Removal Tips
-Wait until the snowplows have made two or three passes before clearing the snow from the end of your driveway.
-Shovel the snow to the right side of your driveway (when facing the street). This will keep the snow you have already shoveled from being pushed back into the driveway area when the plow passes. Do not shovel, plow, or deposit snow from driveway or parking lot into roadway.
-Remove all vehicles from the street to allow for proper plowing, cindering, and to avoid having your vehicle towed. If possible, stay off the road during a snow emergency.
-For your safety and to avoid legal penalties, stay off the roads with snowmobiles and ATVs.
-Adopt a fire hydrant in your neighborhood and keep snow cleared away so the Fire Dept. can more easily locate them.
Stroud Township is NOT responsible for digging out residents’ mailboxes! That is the responsibility of residents.
Spring and Fall Leaf Collection
Stroud Township offers leaf waste collection two times a year. The Public Works Crew will systematically cover the entire township early April and Mid-October thru Late November collecting leaf waste to take them to our Gaunt Rd yard waste recycling facility to be turned into mulch. Leaves must be placed on the roads edge in order to be picked up.
The website www.thewasteauthority.com provides detailed information on the recycling program. For questions about local recycling, contact Monroe County Municipal Waste Management, 183 Commercial Blvd., Blakeslee, PA 18610,
Phone (local): 570.643.6100
Phone (toll-free): 888.502.6055
Email: support@thewasteauthority.com.
Recycling is preserving the earth for our children!
Road Opening
A permit is needed to open or cut a road/driveway in any portion of a Township Road.
Forms for road opening applications can be obtained at the Township Office.
Yard Waste & Compost Facility
Stroud Township operates a Yard Waste Compost Facility located at 134 Gaunt Road. Residents may bring leaves, grass clippings, tree branches, limbs and brush to the facility for chipping and composting during specified hours. With proof of residency, township residents can drop those items off free. Please separate those items when dropping off into where you see piles of similar items. Compost and garden mulch is made at this location and is usually available free to residents.
Township employees are available to load pick-up trucks and small trailers during our annual during business hours for a small fee. See Yard Compost Facility Resolution for more information on fees.
Christmas Tree Recycling Program for Stroud Township Residents
The Christmas tree recycling program is from the beginning of January to the first week in February. Residents can bring their trees to any of the below listed locations.
The trees are put through our chipper and returned to nature by being processed into wood chips and compost.
Township Maintenance Yard at Gaunt Rd. off Rte. 611; rear of Township Municipal building at 1211 North Fifth St.; and Poplar Valley Fire Station at Poplar Valley Rd.