The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) has issued a sewer connection ban for the area served by the Mifflinburg sewer system until further notice. In plain words this means- NO new or increased connections will be permitted until PA DEP says so.

This ban was the result of several sanitary sewer overflow violations which occurred and were reported to PA DEP by the Borough over the past year. PA DEP is requiring that the Borough prepare a Corrective Action Plan (CAP) showing how we intend to eliminate the inflow and infiltration which is causing the system to experience these violations.  Once the CAP is approved and once the Borough is able to show reductions in these extraneous flows, then PA DEP will decide if they will permit any new connections to the system.

What does inflow and infiltration mean? This means that storm water (ie. rainfall and groundwater) is making its way in to the sewer system. These flows are overwhelming the Borough’s sewer system and treatment plant.  This has been a problem for many years and the Borough has been working to find and eliminate these ‘problem’ connections, but it is difficult because they are either located underground, or on someone’s private property. Although we have made significant improvements and repairs over the years, we still haven’t eliminated the problem.

Over the coming months, you will see Borough Crews out in the system doing further investigation; either smoke testing, using a sewer camera, or placing flow meters in manholes. We may even complete some individual property inspections depending on what we find.

But we need your help too! How can you help us?  Please check out your own property to ensure that you do not have any ‘illegal’ connections.  Where does your sump pump drain go?  How about your roof or floor drains?  If you find that the answer is that they drain to your sewer lateral, please eliminate those connections and notify the office that you have done so.  We can report that as a fix to PA DEP and it may help us get the connection ban lifted. Voluntary elimination of these connections can also minimize the need for costly investigative and repair efforts which could ultimately impact your sewer bill!  Please contact the Borough office if you have any questions.

We appreciate your help!

Mifflinburg Borough will again hold the annual spring drop-off event at the Borough’s maintenance facility near the recycling center. The times permitted for the disposing of items will be:

Wednesday, April 25, 2018               Noon until 8:00 PM

Thursday, April 26, 2018                  Noon until 8:00 PM

Friday, April 27, 2018                        Noon until 8:00 PM

Saturday, April 28, 2018                   8:00 AM until Noon

This event is for BOROUGH RESIDENTS ONLY – those who pay their utilities to the Borough. ** Borough employees will require proof of residency for those using this site. (photo ID or Borough utility bill will suffice) Non-residents attempting to use this site will be asked to leave and may be subject to legal action and/or prosecution.  Please help us keep this valuable event for our residents, those who contribute to the budget that pays for this event, by following the rules.

Residents may bring their waste materials, yard waste, etc. to the location above for disposal and transfer to the Lycoming County Landfill. Items that are not accepted by the landfill cannot be accepted at this event.  Therefore, recyclables, tires, paint, shellac, varnish, batteries, and some electronics cannot be accepted by the Borough.  Construction materials are also not accepted.

There will be a fee assessed for any items that contain refrigerant (air conditioners, freezers, refrigerators, etc.). This fee will cover the expense of removing the refrigerant prior to disposal and must be paid at the time of drop-off.

Electronic equipment (computers, TVs, Stereos, etc.) should be taken to one of the County’s e-cycling events. Please call the Union County Planning Department or check their website for dates and locations.

Borough employees will be operating the drop-off site during the hours listed above and assisting residents with off-loading of vehicles into the waste containers. Unfortunately, the Borough will NOT be available to pick-up any waste material at residences or businesses.  There will be no exceptions.  Absolutely no other drop-off arrangements will be permitted other than as noted above.  Dropping off or dumping of materials at times other than as noted herein will be considered littering and subject to legal action and/or prosecution.  Dropping off or dumping of unacceptable items will also be subject to legal action and/or prosecution.  The site will open and close promptly at the times listed.

The Borough of Mifflinburg has implemented a notification system. The software has the ability of, within minutes, contacting all residents and business owners in the Borough via phone (landline/cell), text and email. With today’s instant information, this is a tool that will help keep our community safe and informed. Residents may download the Swift911 Public App on their smartphones or go to the link under Resources, on this website, to register other phone numbers, email addresses or other devices where they would like to receive messages. You can also remove yourself from the system from the link provided. You are encouraged to register all of your devices with Swift911. If you are in need off assistance registering or you have any questions, please contact office@mifflinburgborough.org or call the office at 570-966-1013.

Are you looking for a place to volunteer? Looking for a way to be a part of your community?

Consider serving your community by serving on one of the Borough’s Committees or Hearing Board.

You can now contact the Mifflinburg Borough Office via e-mail. The email address is office@mifflinburgborough.org and is for general questions or comments.

Please do not ask account specific questions or request payment arrangements via e-mail, as they will not be honored.

If you have account specific questions you can call the office at 570-966-1013, Monday thru Friday from 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.

Please keep your basketball hoops out of the streets and alleys! We can’t say it any simpler than that.

Residents continue to place portable and in some cases permanent basketball posts and hoops within the municipal street right-of-way. This is illegal and it can be dangerous. We have dragged these hoops with the snowplows and torn them apart with the leaf box.

You have been informed and you are liable for personal injury and property damage that result from the placement of unauthorized property within a municipal right-of-way.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

The Borough offers you the opportunity to sign up to have your utility bill automatically deducted, the 15th of every month, from your checking or savings account. It’s quick and easy and can save you from battling the elements or paying late fees.

Call our office, with any questions, or download the Automatic Bill Payment Form and bring the completed form to the Borough office.

Property owners are responsible for maintaining their sidewalks in accordance with the Borough’s Ordinances. This means that if your sidewalks are out of vertical alignment by more than 1 1/4 inches, if the surface is broken up, pitting or disintegrating, or if it is out of horizontal alignment creating a safety hazard or drainage problem, then they should be replaced.

If the Borough observes these conditions in your sidewalk, or if a complaint is made, you can be required to make the repair within 60 days of notification.

Property owners considering replacement of sidewalks should contact the Borough:

1. to make sure they understand the construction standards required and
2. in case the sidewalk has been displaced (lifted) by  a shade tree (so that you can seek reimbursement from the Borough, if properly requested and approved).

The Mifflinburg Brush Pile is located at the Recycling Center, west of Mifflinburg on Industrial Parkway. It will be open May thru November. Items will be accepted on the first Saturday of each month. Hours of operation are from 8:00 am to 11:00 am.

Any resident who wishes to use the brush pile will have a current utility bill as proof of residency. There is a limit of one pickup truck load per month per household. This will be run on a first come, first serve basis. There will be no drop and go loads allowed.

Borough staff will be on hand to direct you where to place your recycling and to assist in the unloading of your vehicle For your safety, only Borough Staff will be allowed to place items into the chipper.

ACCEPTED: Brush, branches, tree limbs and tree trimmings only. Note: tree limbs will be no larger that 4″ in diameter and no longer than 6 feet in length.

NOT ACCEPTED: Garden residue, leaves, twigs, vines, soft stemmed plants, weeds, grass clippings, tree stumps, bushes with roots, roots, dirt, rocks or soil debris. No building material or scrap lumber.

The Borough will resume our normal street sweeping schedule.

Please remember to pay close attention to the parking rules and regulations.

The following street sweeping schedule will be in effect until further notice. All vehicles which are parked on the following streets between the hours of 7:00 am and 12:00 noon shall be subject to fines according to the provisions of the Borough of Mifflinburg Ordinance. Your co-operation is requested in removing all vehicles from the listed streets on the day scheduled.

Please note that there are parking prohibitions during this time.