Springfield Township is a leader in recycling in Pennsylvania. This can be attributed to the conscientious effort of many of the residents of Springfield.

Every week, mixed papers, and commingled materials (including glass, steel, aluminum, cartons, plastics # 1 through 7) are picked up at the curbside. Recyclables will be picked up once per week on your recycling day.

Recyclables should be put out to the curb the evening before your collection day or before 7:00 a.m. The containers that hold the recyclables are available, free of charge, at the Township or Public Works Buildings. Commingled recyclables go to Republic Services and newspapers go to Rock-Tenn.

Garbage and rubbish collection days are split into two different schedules for Areas 1 & 2. Click here to find your zone.

Area 1 – Monday & Thursday

Area 2 – Tuesday & Friday

In the event of a holiday, please hold your trash and paper/commingled recycling until your next scheduled collection day.

To schedule a bulk pickup, you have the option to fill out a Bulk Pick Up form online or you can come to the Township Building located at 50 Powell Road or the Public Works Department located at 1258 Church Road to prepay and pre-schedule for a pick-up.

• The fees are $30.00 for a standard pick-up truck, $40.00 for a dump truck, and an additional $20.00 for each appliance except tv’s which are $50.00 per tv and $10.00 for each propane tank.

Bulk pick-ups are only done on Wednesdays and the cut-off time to prepay and pre-schedule in person is Tuesday the day before by 12:00 pm. or you will have to wait until the following week. Items cannot be put out until after 12:00 pm Tuesday the day before.

The owners and/or occupants of commercial, municipal, and institutional buildings shall be responsible for the separation, storage, and collection of recyclable material.

• At a minimum, the following materials shall be separated and recycled: mixed paper, cardboard, aluminum, glass, cartons, plastics# 1 through 7, and leaf waste.
• A recycling report detailing the tonnage of material collected will be required to be submitted annually to Springfield Township.

For battery recycling, there are many places you can take your used batteries throughout Delaware County.

Several stores in our area that will take them are:

• Best Buy, Baltimore Pike
• Both Targets, Baltimore Pike
• Lowes, 116 W. Township Line, Havertown
• Home Depot, Baltimore Pike, Clifton Heights
• Home Depot, Reed Road, Broomall

Springfield Township has one of the finest public and private school systems. Our school district’s mission is to provide an enriching and inspiring learning experience for all our students that are engaging, authentic, and innovative.

Visit the Springfield School District Website here for more information: https://www.ssdcougars.org/

Springfield High School

111 W. Leamy Ave., Springfield, PA 19064

E.T. Richardson Middle School

20 W. Woodland Ave., Springfield, PA 19064

Harvey C. Sabold School

East Thomson Ave. & Baltimore Pk., Springfield, PA 19064

Scenic Hills School

Claremont Rd. & Hillview Dr., Springfield, PA 19064

Our community is full of thriving shops, restaurants and bars, a country club with a municipal golf course, swimming pool, clubhouse, churches of various denominations, an excellent public library, indoor ice-skating rink, and so much more. Our extensive park system of 211 acres in 24 locations offers playing fields that provide athletic and recreational relaxation which are utilized by various athletic organizations and residents.

Organizations

Springfield Township Library

Senior Community Group

View website

Hosts Zumba, yoga, medicare information presentations, and other events Mondays and Wednesdays.

Springfield Country Club

SYC and SAA 

Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts

Boy Scouts:

https://yellow.place/de/cub-scout-pack-240-springfield-pa-delco-springfield-usa

https://www.facebook.com/Cubscout503/

Girl Scouts: https://www.gsep.org/

Springfield Lions Club

Springfield Trail 

Friends of Smedley Park

Springfield Ecological Society

Junior Women’s Club

American Association of University Women

Springfield Township Conservation Committee

Garden Club

Delco Mom’s Connection

Mom’s Club of Springfield

League of Women’s Voters

Knights of Columbus

Springfield Golf

Springfield Ice Rink

Springfield American Legion Post 227

Armed Services Tribute Board

Events

St Patrick’s Day Parade 

Parks and Recreation

Our extensive park system of 211 acres in 24 locations offers playing fields that provide athletic and recreational relaxation which are utilized by various athletic organizations and residents.

Park List:

Natural Environmental Park

Church Road Park | 13.6 acres

Picnic Tables, Baseball Diamonds, Football & Soccer Fields

There are Several Park Regulations you should know:

1. No person shall be allowed in a park except between the hours of sunrise to sunset, unless a special permit is granted by the Park and Recreation Board.
2. No person shall stand or lie on a table, bench, or seat.
3. No alcoholic beverages or drugs or persons under the influence of either one shall be allowed in a park.
4. No gambling, or obscene or indecent act or language, or any conduct that may annoy others shall be allowed in a park.
5. No person shall park any vehicle in any portion of a park except in the proper parking areas, and no person shall occupy a parked vehicle after dark except with the interior light on.
6. No person shall injure, damage, or deface any buildings, trees, plants or equipment in any park.
7. No person shall light or permit a fire to burn in a park, except in fireplaces provided for such purposes.
8. The playing of golf is prohibited in any park.
9. The use of javelins, arrows, discus, or similar equipment dangerous in character is prohibited.
10. A permit must be obtained for groups more than 25 persons and for groups interested in playing organized sports activities.

Residents walking their dogs in Parks are to have the dog always leashed and must clean up after their pets.

Springfield Ministerium meetings are at Noon, every third Thursday, September through June, rotating the location among the various churches.

President

• Rev. Mark Terry, Covenant United Methodist Church

Vice President

• Rev. Dave Brunner, Springfield Baptist Church

Secretary

• Rev. Robert Ladonne, The Blue Church

Treasurer

• Rev. Karl Richard, St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church

ASSEMBLIES OF GOD

Life Christian Fellowship

• 607 W. Springfield Rd. | 610.328.2843 | Visit: lcfconnect.com | Rev. Robert Novak, Pastor

BAHA’I FAITH

• 37 Plymouth Rd. | 610.543.8335 | Mr. John Robb

BAPTIST

Springfield Baptist Church

• 184 N. Norwinden Dr. | 610.543.8879, FAX 610.543.1829 | Email: | Visit: springfieldbaptist.net | Rev. David Brunner, Pastor

Victoria Baptist Church

• 1459 Baltimore Pk. | 610.544.1773 | Rev. Joseph Dalton, Pastor

EPISCOPAL

Church of the Redeemer – Episcopal

• 145 W. Springfield Rd. | 610.544.8113 | Email: | The Rev. Jonathan Clodfelter

FRIENDS

Springfield Friends Meeting

• 1001 Old Sproul Rd. | 610.328.2424 | Ms. Elizabeth Fallon, Clerk

JEWISH

Congregation Ohev Shalom

• 2 Chester Road Wallingford, PA 19086 | 610.874.1465 | | ohev.net | Jeremy Gerber, Rabbi

LUTHERAN

St. John’s Lutheran Church

• 25 E. Scenic Rd. | 610.543.3100 | Rev. Thomas Engler

St. Matthew Lutheran Church

• 400 Lynbrooke Rd. | 610.543.8700 | FAX 610.543.8704
• Visit: stmattspringfield.org
• Karl M. Richard, Senior Pastor

UNITED METHODIST

Covenant United Methodist Church

• 212 W. Springfield Rd. | 610.544.1400 | FAX 610.544.2862 | Visit: covumc.com
• Re. Mark Terry, Pastor
  Diana Esposito, Pastor of Children, Youth, Community Engagement
  Rev. Dr. Dale E. Owens, Pastor Emeritus

NONDENOMINATIONAL

The Blue Church

• 940 Baltimore Pk. | 610.544.3122 | FAX 610.544.7121 | Email:
• Rev. Robert Ladonne, Pastor

The True Jesus Church

• 300 W. Woodland Ave. | 610.544.3766

Word of Faith Christian Center

• 1459 Baltimore Pike. | 484-472-6566
• Rev. Keith Echols, Senior Pastor

PRESBYTERIAN (PCUSA)

First Presbyterian Church of Springfield

• 356 Summit Rd. | 610.543.5110 | FAX 610.543.5110 | Visit: fpcspringfield.org
• Jeffrey E. Bryan, Pastor

Princeton United Presbyterian Church

• 933 Baltimore Pk. | 610.543.9533 | Email:
• Pamela McShane, Pastor

Collenbrook United Church

• 5290 Township Line Rd. | 610-789-9590
• Melanie Lawrence-Caldwell, Pastor

ROMAN CATHOLIC

St. Francis of Assisi Church -Roman Catholic

• 135 Saxer Ave. | 610-543.0848
• Matthew Trailes, Pastor
  Rev. James Grant, Parochial Vicor
  Rev. Joseph Meehan

St. Kevin’s Church – Roman Catholic

• 200 W. Sproul Rd. | 610.544.8777 | Visit: saintkevinchurch.net
• John Moloney, Pastor

Holy Cross Church – Roman Catholic

• 651 E. Springfield Rd. | 610.626.3321
• John Gabin, Pastor
  Rev. James H. Hutchins, Parochial Vicar

POLLING LOCATIONS

Board Commissioners

Edward P. Kelly

First Ward

301 Avon Rd. | 267.974.5404 |

A resident of Springfield for many years, Edward has served on the Springfield Township Zoning Hearing Board before being elected Commissioner. He has served on the Delco Run For Heroes 5K Planning Committee and was also a member of the Springfield Youth Club Fundraising and Banquet Committees. Edward is a volunteer youth coach for the Springfield Athletic Association.

Gina Sage

Second Ward

990 Stoney Brook Dr. | 610.717.6111 |

A resident of Springfield since 1999, Mrs. Sage has served on the Planning Commission for the past 5 years. Mrs. Sage also serves on the Library and Insurance subcommittees of the Board. In addition, Commissioner Sage is an active volunteer for the Linda Creed Breast Cancer Foundation and National Breast Cancer Coalition.

Kevin Dion

Third Ward

913 Stewart Ave. | 215.460.7477 |

Kevin was raised in Springfield, graduated from Springfield High School, and has resided in the 3rd Ward for nearly a decade. Kevin is extremely involved with the community, is a founding member of the Friends of Smedley Park and worked diligently with the Springfield Township Parks Board on the revitalization of the Springfield Trail. Kevin was a member of the Springfield Township Planning Board and is also working to re-focus the Springfield Township Environmental Committee. Additionally, Kevin is a member of the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce and the Springfield Economic Development Committee.

James Kennedy

Fourth Ward

44 S. Hillcrest Road | 610.888.6984 |

James Kennedy is a life-long resident of Springfield’s Fourth Ward. James has served as a member of the Springfield Township Open Space Master Plan Committee, the Springfield Township’s Planning Commission and the Springfield Township Zoning Hearing Board prior to becoming a Commissioner. James has served Springfield as a Judge of Elections for 15 years and as the President of the Springfield Youth Club for 6 years. James also volunteers his time as a lacrosse coach for the Springfield Athletic Association and is a founder and member of the Board of Directors of the Springfield Cougars Lacrosse Club. James served his country in the United States Marine Corps.

Jeff Rudolph

Fifth Ward | President

126 Harned Dr. | 610.543.2229 |

A resident of Springfield since 1982, Jeff Rudolph has served as President and Organizing founder of ET Richardson Middle School Boys Lacrosse Program, served on the Board of Directors for the Springfield Volunteer Memorial Wall Fund, Inc., Springfield Athletic Association-Boys Lacrosse Coach 7th & 8th Grades, Delaware County Parks Department, Chairman of Springfield Township UCC Board of Appeals, Springfield Township Community Center Task Force and the Delaware County Open Space Advisory Board.

Bob Layden

sixth ward | VICE-PRESIDENT

213 Welsh Dr. | 610.338.0102 |  

A resident of Springfield for many years, Bob Layden has served as President of the Springfield Youth Club from 2004 until 2010, served as Flag Football coach for the 5 and 6-year-old children from 2000-2001, 2002 to present he served as Assistant Football Coach for 7 and 9-year-old children, served on the Springfield Youth Club Board of Directors from 2001 to 2002 as equipment manager, he has been a member of the Greater Springfield Business Association since 2003 until the present, served as an assistant to the Committeeman of the 6th ward since 2002 and served on the Springfield Township Golf Advisory Board from 2009 to 2010.

Daniel Lanciano

Seventh Ward

632 Cheyney Rd. | 610.585.9105 |

A resident of Springfield since 1958, Dan Lanciano has served as past president of the Springfield Park & Recreation Board, Athletic Director of St. Kevin CYO, Moderator for football at St. Kevin’s, past member of the St. Kevin’s Home and School Board, Director of Springfield High School Lacrosse Booster Club, coached CYO football, softball, and basketball, and served on the Joint Comprehensive Plan Task Force for Land Use Development.

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