Township Information
Upper Paxton Township is a township in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 4,274 at the 2020 census.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 31.1 square miles, of which, 26.0 square miles is land and 5.1 square miles is water.
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Recycling Information
Upper Paxton Township no longer provides electronics recycling for residents of Upper Dauphin County. Residents are advised to take their electronics for recycling to the Dauphin County Recycling Center located at 1625 S. Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA 17104. If you need more information, you may call the Recycling Center at 717-982-6772.
Voting Precincts
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**2024 COMPOST LOT KEY CARD RENEWAL**
THE COMPOST LOT KEY CARD RENEWAL FEE FOR 2024 IS
$20.00. PLEASE MAKE YOUR CHECK PAYABLE TO UPPER PAXTON TOWNSHIP AND MAIL IT TO 506
BERRYSBURG ROAD, MILLERSBURG, PA, 17061
Updates to Meeting Schedules -- November 12, 2024 and December 10, 2024
The regularly scheduled November 12, 2024, meeting of the Upper Paxton Township Supervisors has been rescheduled for November 13, at 10:00 A.M. Also, the regularly scheduled December 10, 2024, meeting of the Upper Paxton Board of Supervisors has been rescheduled for December 11, at 10:00 a.m.
11/6/2024 - Temporary Open Burning Ban
Due to the extremely dry conditions, the Upper Paxton Township Board of Supervisors have imposed a temporary ban on all open burning in the Township, effective 11/6/2024 and lasting for 30 days. For a copy of the Resolution implementing the temporary ban, Click Here. Questions can be directed to the Township at 717-692-4655.
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Compact Flourescent Bulbs
Compact fluorescent light bulbs will no longer be accepted here for recycling. PPL no longer offers this program. Please contact Dauphin County Recycling at (717)982-6772 if you wish to recycle these light bulbs.
Controlled Burn Notification
Wednesday, February 13, 2013 - Upper Paxton Township residents are asked to notify Dauphin County 911 when conducting a controlled burn. The number to contact is 800-844-9110. Be prepared to provide the address of the burn and you will be asked to call back when the fire is completely extinguished.
Millersburg Ambulance Letter - Spring 2022
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2024 Meetings
The 2024 meetings of the Upper Paxton Township Supervisors will be scheduled as follows:
Reorganizational meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.
All regular monthly meetings will be held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month beginning at 7:00 p.m. and on the 4th Wednesday beginning at 10:00 a.m. (except for the month of May, it will be held on the 5th Wednesday)
*There will be no meeting on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, due to the Christmas holiday.
All meetings are held at the Municipal Building, 506 Berrysburg Road, Millersburg, PA. The meetings are open to the public. The Township Board of Auditors will hold their reorganizational meeting on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. in the Municipal Office, 506 Berrysburg Road, Millersburg, PA.
Important Numbers
- Emergency
(Police, Fire and Ambulance).........911 - Township Office.........(717) 692-4655
- Tax Collector.............(717) 692-3324
- Millersburg Area Authority
(Sewer and Water)....(717) 692-4711 - Millersburg Area Senior Center..........
.................................(717) 692-2657 - Millersburg Area School District
High School...............(717) 692-2108
Lenkerville Elementary........................
.................................(717) 692-3072
Important Information
- Grass and Weed Control
The owner or occupier of a lot must keep the vegetation cut to a height of no more than four inches. Agricultural District in annual crop rotation is specifically excluded. - Outdoor Fires
No person shall ignite or maintain an outdoor fire within 50 feet of any building or structure belonging to another. Exception to this is outdoor cooking on a barbecue grill. - Snow Removal
Upper Paxton Township recommends residents to remove all basketball hoops, recreation vehicles or others vehicles from the street during the winter season so they do not intefere with snow plowing. - Animal Control and State Dog Law
It is unlawful to allow dogs, cats, and other pets to run at large. This means that when your pet is not on your own property it must be under direct control. The best way to control your pet is on a leash. All dogs over six months of age must be licensed. - Compost Center
Upper Paxton Township maintains a compost center on Isle of Q-Road for Township residents to take their twigs and branches for composting. No stumps or other large materials are accepted. Also do not mix grass and other materials in the bins for the brush because it can not be run through the chipper. A key card is required to access the compost lot. Residents may purchase a key card at the Township Office. Please call 717-692-4655 for more information. The renewal fee of $20.00 is due by 4/30/2024. Please make your check payable to Upper Paxton Township and mail to 506 Berrysburg Road, Millersburg, PA 17061. Please note on your envelope or check “key card renewal”.