FAQ Topic: Services & safety

How do I sign-up for the food pantry?

There are numerous food pantries in our area. However, Catholic Harvest Food Pantry distributes from the Hellam Township Municipal Complex, the fourth Thursday of every month. Families and individuals must sign-up ahead of time by calling 717-846-8571, option 3. Catholic Harvest Mobile Food Pantry

How do I know if there is a burn ban?

Whenever a burn ban is enacted, it is posted on our website homepage, sent out on our notifications app “Savvy Citizen”, posted on our social media accounts, as well as reported to the York County Department of Emergency Services. If a County Wide ban is in effect, we will relay the message on the avenues … Continued

When is street sweeping for my neighborhood?

Hellam Township does street sweeping on an as-needed basis, using a third part contractor, based on the condition of winter weather and the use of cinders throughout the season.

What items can be recycled?

Please contact the Township’s current waste hauler for a list of acceptable recyclable items. Republic Services customer service line 717-845-1557 or visit their website Republic Services: Acceptable Recyclables

Who do I call when my garbage has not been picked up?

For any trash/recycling service questions, you must contact the waste hauler directly. Hellam Township has only one authorized waste hauler, which is currently Republic Services. You can contact their customer service line for billing and general inquiries, to report a missed pick-up, and/or to request a bulk item pick-up. Dial 800-210-9675 or visit their website … Continued

How do I find my trash and recycling pickup day?

For any trash/recycling service questions, you must contact the waste hauler directly. Hellam Township has only one authorized waste hauler, which is currently Republic Services. You can contact their customer service line for scheduling inquiries, billing questions, to report a missed pick-up, and/or to request a bulk item pick-up. Dial 800-210-9675 or visit their website … Continued

How do I dispose of paints and chemicals?

To dispose of hazardous household waste and chemicals you must visit the York County Resource Recovery Center (YCRRC) complex, located at 2700 Blackbridge Road York, Pennsylvania 17406. For information on how to dispose of hazardous household waste and chemicals, please call YCRRC at 717-845-1066, or visit York County Solid Waste Authority.

Where do I find election information?

For election information please visit Pennsylvania Department of State and York County Voter Registration for more details.

Where do I vote?

There are two voting precincts in Hellam Township. Precinct 1 is at Kreutz Creek Presbyterian Church, located at 82 Old Church Lane York, PA 17406. Precinct 2 is located at the Hellam Township Municipal Complex, located at 35 Walnut Springs Road York, PA 17406. All voters who reside west of Yorkana Road vote at Precinct … Continued

How do I register to vote?

To register to vote in York County, you can visit the The York County Elections and Voter Registration office, located at 2401 Pleasant Valley Road Suite 219 York, PA 17402, or visit their website York County Elections and Voter Registration.