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Please note: The commissioner work session on September 7 is canceled
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Commissioners of Township of Plains, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania will hold a Public Meeting on September 22, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Second Street Fire Station, 50 Second street, Plains, Pa. The purpose of the Public Meeting is to receive public comment on the following matter only:
1. Propose an amendment to the zoning map to amend the Conservation District
adjacent to the Pennsylvania Turnpike which would be consistent with its use and current residential uses as set forth in the proposed zoning map.
2. Propose an amendment to the zoning map to address various usages not
contemplated in the current zoning ordinance by establishing a Technology/Energy District overlay on a portion of the Conservation District adjacent to the Pennsylvania Turnpike as set forth in the proposed zoning map.
3. Amend the zoning ordinance to create zoning district for windmills, solar farm and
data centers and related uses within a designated Technology/Energy District. This includes
regulations for the development of these uses within this newly created overlay district including,
but not limited to, setbacks, height and noise restrictions.
A copy of the full text of the proposed amended ordinance and zoning map provisions are
available for public inspection by calling the Township of Plains office at 570-829-3439 during
regular business hours, and on the Township of Plains website: https://www.plainstownship.org.
and the Luzerne County Legal Register. All interested parties are welcome to attend the public
meeting, any Plains Township residents and property owners are invited to attend and provide
public comment regarding the proposed amendments.
A copy of the full text of the proposed amended ordinance and zoning map provisions are
available at the links below:
PT DRAFT ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY OVERLAY 2026.08.11 (002)
Plains Overlay Zoning Amendment Draft 8-21-26.1
Township Trash Stickers are sold in packs of 10 stickers for $10.00 @ the Municipal building 126 North Main Street during regular business hours. Accepted payments are cash, check/money order and credit cards (3% transaction fee)
Click the following links for the Holiday Trash Schedule, the recycling guide and yard waste schedule.
2026 Trash and Recycling Pick up Schedule
Recycling Guide
Clutter Pick-up/Bulk Item Pick-up –
The program runs from March thru October. Pick up is scheduled for the last Thursday of the month (subject to change). Limited pick up of 50 PRE-REGISTERED residents per month.
The clutter pick-up program limits pick up to 50 PRE-REGISTERED residents per month (subject to change). Pick up will be the last Thursday of the Month. The program with run from March through October.
PROCEDURE: All Items must be registered and a sticker purchased for each item. Maximum of 4 stickers can be purchased per month. Stickers will be $5.00 for small items and $15.00 for large items. Registration can be done at the Municipal Office, 126 North Main Street, from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Monday through Friday. Office is open until 6:00 P.M. on Wednesdays
LARGE ITEMS ALLOWED: Couches, sectionals (1 sticker per piece), loveseats, recliners, mattresses, box springs, headboard and footboard sets, Large exercise equipment (treadmills/ stationary bikes/rowing machines), large appliances, (washer/dryer/refrigerator/freezer) Water heaters, rugs, lawn furniture, dressers, sinks/vanities or tubs, wooden kitchen chairs & tables, bookshelves.
SMALL ITEMS ALLOWED: Lamps, framed mirrors, vacuums, plastic chairs, gas grills, heaters, air conditioners, humidifiers and dehumidifiers, lighting fixtures, fans, toaster ovens, microwaves, lawn mowers (fuel removed), weed whackers, bedframe. Small items should be placed in a box or a 30-gallon container.
ITEMS NOT ALLOWED: Chemicals, lumber, building materials, remodeling and construction materials, yard waste, newspapers, cardboard, garbage. Any type of e-waste such as computers, monitors, printers, fax machines, TV’s.
Residents are asked to move their vehicles from the street prior to scheduled clutter pick-up day to allow equipment access to the items.
PPL may pick up large appliances free of charge. You can schedule a pickup with PPL at the website or by phone. 1-877-486-9204
https://www.pplelectricsavings.com/ppl/appliance/recycling/