Is Recycling Required in College Township?
Yes - recycling is mandatory for all residential, commercial, and institutional properties in College Township. For materials accepted, and a guide to curbside recycling, please click HERE.
For commercial recycling, please click HERE.
For institutional recycling, please click HERE.
Where do I take my recycling?
Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority
253 Transfer Road | Bellefonte, PA 16823
Phone (814) 238-7005
|Fax (814) 238-3195
Recycling (814) 238-6649
It is the mission of the Centre County Recycling & Refuse Authority to provide environmentally sound and economically efficient integrated waste management, reduction and recycling services; to work cooperatively with the private sector; and to provide educational services with the intent of enhancing the quality of life in Centre County.
What are the guidelines for brush and leaf collections in College Township?
College Township performs frequent brush and leaf collection events. Collection dates are advertised in the CDT, on the Township website under News & Announcements, and posted on the Township's Twitter and Facebook pages. A seasonal information handout is also available HERE, and a public service announcement video on brush and leaf collection guidelines can be viewed HERE.
Where can I take my grass clippings?
A grass recycling bin is located at Spring Creek Park. Directions: Turn off E. College Avenue onto Puddintown Road. Follow Puddintown Road past Millbrook Marsh Nature Center, the dairy, and the quonset hut. Turn onto Balmoral Rd. Take first left into the Spring Creek Park parking lot. Grass recycling bin is in the parking lot area. Grass clippings ONLY.
Where is the local refuse center?
Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority (CCRRA)
253 Transfer Road
Bellefonte, PA 16823
Phone: 814-238-7005
Fax: 814-238-3195
Recycling Office: 814-238-6649
Does College Township have a property tax rebate program?
No, College Township does not issue property tax rebates.
However, the State College Area Board of School Directors has established a Supplemental Property Tax Rebate Program in past years for senior citizens, widows, widowers, and disabled persons who meet certain income eligibility guidelines and who are homeowners.
For additional information, please contact the State College Area School District Business Office at 814-272-8456, or check their website at scasd.org.
What are the tax rates, and where do I pay my taxes?
Property Taxes:
The current millage rates, totaling 60.0275 mills, are, as follows:
College Township (2021) - 6.10
Centre County (2021) - 7.84
State College Area School District (2020/2021) – 46.0875
Earned Income/Net Profits Tax:
College Township Residents are subject to a resident tax rate of 1.45% (.5% College Township plus .95% State College Area School District) on earned income and/or net profits.
College Township Non-residents are subject to a non-resident tax rate of 1.00%. The SCASD does not levy a non-resident tax on earned income and net profits.
Local Services Tax:
If you work in College Township, you are subject to a local services tax of $52 ($5.00 to SCASD + $47.00 to College Township).
For tax payment location and more in-depth tax information, CLICK HERE to be taken to the Township's Tax Information page.
What is the name of the local school district?
Contact:
State College Area School District
Registration
154 W. Nittany Avenue
State College, PA 16801
(814) 231-1017
What police department serves College Township?
College Township contracts for police services through the State College Police Department.
State College Police Department
243 S. Allen Street
State College, PA 16801
Phone: 814-234-7150
Chief of Police: John Gardner
What company provides trash collection?
Advanced Disposal provides trash collection services to College Township. If you wish to establish new service with Advanced Disposal or have related questions, contact them at:
2560 Clyde Avenue
State College, PA 16801
(814) 237-3713
Customer Service:
(800) 338-8971 (phone)
(814) 237-5327 (fax)
What Fire Companies Provide Services to College Township?
College Township is served by two fire companies; Alpha Fire Company from State College Borough and Boalsburg Fire Company from Boalsburg.
Alpha Fire Company
400 West Beaver Avenue
State College, PA 16801
Phone: 814-237-5359
Emergency: 9-1-1
Alpha Substations are in College Township (1481 E. College Avenue - College Twp. Building) and Patton Township (2598 Green Tech Drive).
Alpha Fire Director: Steve Bair
Alpha Fire Chief: Jeff Martin
Fire Police Captain: Marvin Robinson
Boalsburg Fire Company
Website: http://boalsburgfire.com/
P. O. Box 540
Boalsburg, PA 16827
Non-Emergency: 814-466-7367
Emergency: 9-1-1
Boalsburg Fire Chief Van Winter
Who Provides EMS Services to College Township?
Ambulance and rescue services are provided through Centre LifeLink EMS.
Centre LifeLink EMS
125 Puddintown Road
State College, PA 16801
Phone: 814-237-8163
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 272
State College, PA 16804
Executive Director: Scott Rawson
EMS Chief: Kent Knable
What is the name and number of the electric company?
FirstEnergy Corporation Office:
800 Cabin Hill Drive
Greensburg, PA 15601
(800) 544-4877
Hours of Operation: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
What is the name and number of the phone/Internet company?
Residential Telephone Services are provided through the following telephone companies:
AT&T: (800) 222-0300 - Long Distance Phones
Windstream Communications: (814) 238-0000 - Local & Long Distance Phones
Verizon: (800) 640-4155 - Local & Long Distance Phones
Allconnect (833) 865-7515 https://www.allconnect.com/internet
What is the name and number of the sewer authority?
The University Area Joint Authority is the local sewer authority responsible for the sewer services provided to College Township. UAJA sends out sewer service bills on a quarterly basis. In order to initiate new service, please contact them at:
UAJA
1576 Spring Valley Road
State College, PA 16801
(814) 238-5361
What is the name and number of the water company?
College Township residents are served by one of the two below-listed water authorities. Call to determine which authority serves your address.
College Township Water Authority
1481 E. College Avenue
State College, PA 16801
(814) 231-3021
OR
State College Borough Water Authority
1201 W. Branch Road
State College, PA 16801
(814) 238-6766
What is the name of the local cable television company?
Comcast Cable is the main local cable television company, and their offices are located at:
60 Decibel Road, Suites 100-101
State College, PA 16801
(800) COM-CAST (or (800) 266-2278)
What are the names of the local satellite television providers?
DIRECTV - 855-463-7359
DISH TV - 855-408-2832
Where can I register to vote?
Voter registration forms can be obtained from any local post office or bank. The form is mailed to:
Voter Registration
Willowbank Building
420 Holmes Street
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-6703
Where do I get a marriage license?
Marriage Licenses can be obtained from:
Willowbank Building
420 Holmes Street
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-6724.
There is a three-day waiting period after application is made in person and a $50.00 fee paid. No blood test or physical is required.
Where is the closest library?
Schlow Centre Region Library is located at 211 S. Allen Street, State College, PA 16801 - at the intersection of S. Allen Street and Beaver Avenue.
The Library can be reached on phone number (814) 237-6236. The Library continues to offer Bookmobile services. Call the Library for details or click here to link to the Schlow Centre Region Library website.
Where is the Post Office located?
Lemont Post Office is located at 141 Mary Street, Lemont, PA 16851. (814) 238-3965.
State College Post Office is located at 237 S. Fraser Street, State College, PA 16801. (814) 238-2435.
Boalsburg Post Office is located at 110 W. Pine St., Boalsburg, PA 16827. (814) 466-6326.