Residents in the Township are allowed to burn on their property. Under our ordinance, only yard waste can be burned, provided the following regulations are met:
(1) Residents wishing to burn must first call the Centre County Dispatch to make them aware of your plans. Dispatch can be reached at (800) 479-0050.
(2) Residents are only permitted to burn between sunrise and sunset.
(3) Campfires are permitted in the Township. These fires must be contained in an enclosed area, such as a ring or pit.
Anyone with questions about the burning ordinance may contact the Township Office at 466-6228 or by email at manager@harristownship.org. If you have a concern about a fire and its after hours, please call State College Police at 234-7150.
Never place any paint, paint thinner, used motor oil, animal waste, cleaner, solvent, or other household chemical in a stormwater inlet. Please remember that materials dumped into stormwater inlets will eventually flow into Spring Creek. Read more
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Brush & Leaf Video
/in Headlines, NotificationsThe Centre Region recently prepared a video on properly preparing brush and leaves for collection.
Open Burning Regulations
/in Headlines, NotificationsResidents in the Township are allowed to burn on their property. Under our ordinance, only yard waste can be burned, provided the following regulations are met:
(1) Residents wishing to burn must first call the Centre County Dispatch to make them aware of your plans. Dispatch can be reached at (800) 479-0050.
(2) Residents are only permitted to burn between sunrise and sunset.
(3) Campfires are permitted in the Township. These fires must be contained in an enclosed area, such as a ring or pit.
Anyone with questions about the burning ordinance may contact the Township Office at 466-6228 or by email at manager@harristownship.org. If you have a concern about a fire and its after hours, please call State College Police at 234-7150.
Help Keep Spring Creek Clean
/in Headlines, NotificationsNever place any paint, paint thinner, used motor oil, animal waste, cleaner, solvent, or other household chemical in a stormwater inlet. Please remember that materials dumped into stormwater inlets will eventually flow into Spring Creek. Read more
Chicken Regulations
/in Headlines, NotificationsKeeping Chickens on Residential Lots. A sheet detailing the chicken regulations can be found here.
Download Chicken Regulations
Click here for a zoning permit application.