Refuse and Recycling Collection
for the Week of July 3rd
July 4th is a Tuesday.
A refuse and recycling holiday collection
schedule will be in effect for July 3rd - July 7th.
All Township Offices, Libraries and Facilities
will be closed on Tuesday, July 4.
It's Vacation Season- Sign up for the
Lower Merion Police Department's Vacant House Program
This free service allows residents to notify the Police Department that their home will be unoccupied for an excess of 24 hours.
Based on the information you provide, an officer will be assigned to conduct security inspections around your home while you are away.
If you are departing in less than 24 hours please do not use this form and call 610-649-1000.
 
We are excited to announce that the final draft of the Ardmore Master Plan has been posted on the Township website!
This final draft incorporates revisions that reflect the culmination of an extensive review process. It encompasses valuable feedback received from various entities, including staff review, public comments gathered over a month-long comment period, recommendations from the Planning Commission, and recommendations of the Building & Planning Committee.
The Ardmore Master Plan, which outlines the vision and strategic framework for the future development of Ardmore, has been crafted with care and consideration, aiming to enhance the vitality, sustainability, and livability of our community.
This final draft is scheduled to be presented to the Board of Commissioners during the July 12th Building & Planning Committee meeting.
Thank you for your continued interest and involvement in the Ardmore Master Planning Process.
Lower Merion's New Plastic
Carry-Out Bag Ordinance
Lower Merion Township has adopted a new Single Use Plastic Carry-Out Bag Ordinance to reduce plastic pollution and the environmental impacts of single use products. Township residents are encouraged to BYOB – Bring Your Own Bag – when shopping at food, grocery, and retail establishments in the Township.
Beginning January 21, 2024, Lower Merion Township retail establishments are prohibited by Ordinance No. 4270 from providing customers with single use plastic carry-out bags and paper bags that do not meet specific requirements for carryout or delivery. Retail establishments can provide compliant paper and reusable bags for a fee of at least $0.10 each.
From July 21,2023 through January 21, 2024, retail establishments are required to post at all points of sale conspicuous signage informing customers about the ordinance restrictions and fees. Enforcement of the ordinance will begin January 21, 2024.
 Nature Horticultural Walk
Join Briar Maveraick, PCH, horticulturalist at Haverford College Arboretum, for a tour of seasonal highlights of the campus arboretum.
From flowering shrubs and perennials, to historical and ornamental specimen tree, we'll explore the iconic sights and hidden gems. Briar loves answering questions about plants on campus or plants in your own garden.
Wear comfortable walking shoes.
We will meet at the Ira Reid house. Visitor parking behind Haverford College Apartments off of County Line Road.
Electrify Your Home
Save energy, save money, and save the planet by electrifying everything your home! Switching your heating, cooling, appliances, and vehicles from fossil fuels to electric is one of the best ways to lower your carbon footprint and keep toxic pollutants out of the air. Thanks to federal tax credits and incentives, picking electric when it’s time to upgrade items in your home may cost less than the natural gas or gasoline alternative.
Visit https://www.energy.gov/save to learn more about the available incentives.
PECO Storm Safety and Outage Tips
If your lights go out, PECO offers several ways for you to report your outage. Save these links now so they are quickly and easily accessible if you need them.
- Using the PECO Mobile App
- Texting "ADDOUTAGE" to MYPECO (67326)
- Reporting Online
- Call PECO directly 1-800-841-4141, available 24/7
Check the Outage Map for the most up to date outage information.
Sustainability Plan Received
On June 7, 2023, the Lower Merion Township Board of Commissioners voted to formally receive the Township’s first ever Sustainability Plan! The planning effort spanned over more than two years and included input from dozens of community stakeholders. This comprehensive planning document outlines the steps the Township can take to reduce carbon emissions and the environmental footprint of its own operations, as well as what the Township can do to encourage community members to do the same. To review the plan, visit https://www.lowermerion.org/sustainplan. Be sure to opt-in to sustainability email alerts on the Township website to learn more about the plan’s contents and opportunities to participate in the Township’s sustainability implementation efforts.
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