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1. What are the hours at the Township Office?

The Township Office is open:

Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

2. Where is the Collier Township Municipal Building?

The Township Building is located at:
2418 Hilltop Road
Presto, PA 15142

3. Where do I go to vote?

Call the Allegheny County Voting Registration 412-350-4510, or check the County website.

4. Where are Board of Commissioners meetings conducted?

There are two meetings a month of Township Commissioners

• The Workshop meeting is the 2nd Monday of the month at 7 p.m.
• The Regular meeting is the 4th Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m.

Both meetings are conducted at:
Municipal Building
Meeting Room
2418 Hilltop Road
Presto, PA 15142

5. I am on a payment plan with the Water Company, however I received a delinquent sewage bill from the Sewer Department, why is this?

Please call the Collier Township Sewer Department at 412-279-4941.

6. Municipal and Sewage No Lien Letters?

Municipal No Lien letters call 412-279-9998.

Sewage No Lien letters call 412-279-4941

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1. Where do I report a property complaint such as high grass or an unsightly property?

The Collier Township Codes Department at (412)279-9998

2. What type of swimming pools require a permit?

Any type of structure intended for swimming, recreational bathing or wading, in-ground, above-ground, on-ground, hot tubs or spas, and inflatable or collapsible pools capable of containing water over 24 inches deep requires a permit and safety barriers. This includes portable and inflatable swimming pools. Installing one of these pools without property safety barriers is very dangerous to neighboring children and can result in drowning.

3. When do I need a permit?

If you are unsure as to whether or not you need a permit, please contact the Township Codes Office and ask for clarification.
Some common building projects that require a permit include:
- Home additions
- Decks
- Garages
- Fences
- Sheds
- Retaining Walls over 4 feet in height
- Swimming Pools

4. When do I not need a permit?

Replacing downspouts, gutters, soffits, and fascia. Replacing kitchen and bath fixtures such as counters, cabinets and sinks. Roof shingles or doors and windows which are existing and do not make structural changes.  
If you are unsure, please contact the Township Codes Office for clarification. 

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1. Am I permitted to have a recreational fire on my property?

Per the Allegheny County Code, recreational burning is permitted, however the fire must meet the following conditions: the fire must be controlled in an area no bigger than 4 feet by 4 feet, the materials being burnt must be clean, natural woods - no garbage, treated / painted lumber, plastics. Also per the County Code, the odor and smoke from the fire must be contained within your property limits. If the smoke or odor travel onto neighboring properties and the neighbors do not wish to have the smoke and/or odor within their property, the fire can be ordered to be extinguished by a Borough Official (Police Officer, Fire Officer,etc.).

2. Does the Township have an emergency signal to warn us about a possible flood?

No, the Township does not have an emergency signal to warn of possible flooding.

3. Who do I contact about renting the Presto Fire Hall?

Please contact Presto Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) at 412-221-5677 or visit the Presto VFD website.

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1. When can I place my garbage out on the curb for pickup?

Garbage and recycling should be placed at the curb after 6 p.m. on the day prior to collection and before 6 a.m. the morning of scheduled collection. Late set out will be noted by the driver and may not be picked up.

2. Does Collier recycle?

Yes. My blue recyclable container is obtained through Republic Services. Call Republic Waste Services at 412-429-2600.

3. What do I do if the Garbage Collector fails to pick up my trash?

Please call Republic Waste Services at 412-429-2600.

4. There is a dead animal in the road, who do I call?

Please call Animal Control Service and report the problem at 724-503-4417.

For Deer Carcasses located along State highways and roads call PennDot at 1-800-349-7623.

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1. When can I place my garbage out on the curb for pickup?

Garbage and recycling should be placed at the curb after 6 p.m. on the day prior to collection and before 6 a.m. the morning of scheduled collection. Late set out will be noted by the driver and may not be picked up.

2. Where do I pay a traffic or non-traffic citation or ask for a hearing?

District Court: 05-221
Justice Maureen McGraw Desmet
295 Millers Run Road
Bridgeville, PA 15017

Phone: 412-221-3353  

They handle the two-sided traffic and non-traffic citations. An ADA is usually there in Monday afternoon before the 1 p.m. hearings.

Collier Township Police Tickets

Put payment in yellow envelope and mail to Collier Township Police or put in our black mailbox outside the police entrance. If payment is not received within 15 days, you may receive a district court citation.

Collier Township Police Department
2418 Hilltop Road
Suite 400
Presto, PA 15142

3. What do I do if I have no water or no electric or no gas or no cable or no WIFI?

If you are experiencing issues with any of these utilities (water, electric, gas, cable, WIFI), you need to call the company that provides that service to you. You can also sign up for alerts on their websites. The utility websites may also list outages. If you smell gas, call 911.

Here are some of the providers:

PA American - 1-800-565-7292

Duquesne Light - 1-888-393-7000

Columbia Gas - 1-888-460-4332

Peoples Gas - 1-866-556-6001

Comcast - 1-800-266-2278

Verizon - 1-800-837-4966

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1. Where do I pay a traffic or non-traffic citation or ask for a hearing?

District Court: 05-221
Justice Maureen McGraw Desmet
295 Millers Run Road
Bridgeville, PA 15017

Phone: 412-221-3353  

They handle the two-sided traffic and non-traffic citations. An ADA is usually there in Monday afternoon before the 1 p.m. hearings.

Collier Township Police Tickets

Put payment in yellow envelope and mail to Collier Township Police or put in our black mailbox outside the police entrance. If payment is not received within 15 days, you may receive a district court citation.

Collier Township Police Department
2418 Hilltop Road
Suite 400
Presto, PA 15142

2. What number do I dial in an emergency?

Dial 911; do not call the police station number. No one is usually in the station as the officers are out on patrol most of the time. Non-emergency calls dial 412-279-6911 and the office number at the station is 412-276-5051.

3. Who do I call if I’m depressed or feel suicidal?

Allegheny Crisis Emergency Services: 888-424-2287; this is a free service to all Allegheny County residents.

4. Who can I turn to if I’m a victim of a violent crime?

• Center for Victims of Violent Crimes: 412-392-8582
• Domestic Abuse Counseling: 412-431-4999
• Pittsburgh Action Against Rape: 412-431-5665 or 866-363-7273
• Family Resources: 412-363-1702 or 877-927-6596
• PA Crime Stoppers: 800-472-8477
• US Attorney’s Office, Pittsburgh, PA: 412-644-3500
• Older Adults Protective Services: 717-255-2790

5. Do the Collier Police offer fingerprinting services?

Collier Township Police Department no longer does fingerprinting. Try the Pennsylvania State Police, Findlay 449 McCormick Road, in Moon Township. Dispatch Phone: 412-787-2000

6. Can the Collier Police Department check on my residence if I am out of town?

Yes, please fill out the Vacation Notification Form (PDF) and turn it in to the Police Department during business hours.

Collier Township Police Department
2418 Hilltop Road
Suite 400
Presto, PA 15142

Office Hours

Monday - Friday

8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

7. What should I do if there is excessive noise in my neighborhood such as horns honking, barking dogs, loud car stereos, etc.?

Please call Allegheny County Non-Emergency Dispatch at 412-279-6911.

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1. I have yard waste, what do I do?

Grass, leaf and yard waste can be dropped off at the Collier Township Public Works Stock Yard from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Friday. Use only approved paper bags (can be purchased at Lowe’s, Home Depot or other local hardware stores) no plastic garbage bags will be accepted, bundle tree branches smaller than 4 feet in length and 2 feet in width, no bag or bundle can exceed 40 pounds.

Collier Township Public Works Stock Yard
110 Noblestown Road
Carnegie, PA 15106

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1. What is the real estate tax rate (millage) and what are the payment periods?

The Township millage is 4.10 which includes a general millage rate of 3.70 mills and an emergency services fee millage rate of 0.40 mills; the School is 18.75; the County is 4.73. Jordan Tax Service was appointed Deputy Tax Collector for the Township in May 2012; please refer all collection questions to them at 724-731-2300. Both Township and School taxes due dates are:  By discount (2%) is August 31.  Face is by October 31.

2. What school district is Collier Township part of?

Collier Township is one of the four communities that make up the Chartiers Valley School District. The four communities are:

• Bridgeville Borough
• Collier Township
• Heidelberg Borough
• Scott Township