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1. How often am I billed for trash pick up?

 Trash bills are mailed out every two months and are due on the 25th of the month.

2. Does Harrison Township provide trash containers?

Harrison Township does not provide trash containers. If you would like a container, Rumpke will provide one to you at a cost. You can contact Rumpke at (937) 461-0004 or (800) 828-8171.

3. What methods of payments are accepted for paying my trash bill?

You can pay your trash bill by cash, check, money order, online or by calling (877) 225-6064. If it's outside of regular office hours, you can leave your payment in the drop box located in the parking lot of the Harrison Township Government Center located at 5945 North Dixie Drive, Dayton, OH 45414.

4. Is my trash delayed today due to the holiday?

The following holidays are observed by Rumpke:

• New Year's Day
• Labor Day
• July 4th
• Memorial Day
• Thanksgiving
• Christmas Day

If the holiday falls on or before your collection day (Monday through Friday), service will be delayed by one day for the remainder of that week with Friday residents being serviced on Saturday. Please note: that if a Holiday falls on a weekend, Saturday or Sunday, the collection day is not affected and your trash will be collected on your normal collection day.

5. Can I pay my water bill at your location?

We are a drop off location for water payments, we do not process payments here. Contact Montgomery County Environmental Services at (937) 781-2688 with any further questions regarding your water bill.

6. How do I determine where my property lines are located?

To determine the location of your property lines, you will need to have a property survey completed. This is done by a certified and professional surveyor. If you purchased your property recently, a survey may have been completed by the title or mortgage company. Harrison Township cannot provide this service.

7. Do I need a permit for a garage sale?

A permit is not required and residents are allowed to have two garage sales per calendar year. Each sale can run no longer than three consecutive days and each sale must occur a minimum of 90 days apart.

8. I'm putting a fence on my property. Do I need a permit?

Harrison Township requires a fence permit. Fence regulations state that fences in the front yard may be a maximum of 3.5 feet tall and they must be one foot back from the sidewalk and cannot interfere with visibility along a driveway. Corner lots are considered to have two front yards. Fences in rear or side yards may be a maximum height of six feet. For more information, view Fence Regulations, Fence Permit Application.

 

9. Do I need a permit for a bon fire?

The Harrison Township Fire Department does require you to obtain a burn permit prior to a bonfire. View Burn Permit Application (PDF) You can contact the fire department at (937) 274-4351.

10. Where can I drop off old prescription drugs?

Prescription drugs can be dropped off at the main Sheriff's office located at 345 West Second Street, Dayton, OH 45402.

11. Why does the snow plow truck push snow into my driveway apron?

The snowplow truck must clear the roadway. The snowplow by design moves the snow from the roadway to the right side of the roadway leaving the snow in front of the driveways and along with the properties. In heavy snow (three or more inches) our snowplow trucks will make two passes, we recommend if possible you wait to clear your driveway until after those passes have been made. If you cannot wait to clear your driveway, we recommend that you place the snow from your driveway apron on the right side as you approach the street, this will decrease the volume of snow placed back into your driveway apron by the snowplow truck.

12. Why is my road one of the last roads to be cleared of ice and snow?

Harrison Township clears approximately 90 miles of the roadway during a snow/ice event. We start by clearing priority roads (heavily traveled roads, hills, and school zones) then start on all secondary roads implementing a predetermined pattern to maximize efficiency.

13. Who maintains driveway aprons, sidewalks and curbs?

The property owner is responsible for maintaining sidewalks, curbs and driveway aprons. Any work done in the right-of-way requires a right-of-way permit. Permits can be obtained through the services department at (937) 274-6871.

14. Can I put rocks or railroad ties out along the front of property?

Harrison Township requires that the right-of-way be free from obstructions, this includes rocks, railroad ties, barricades or any other decorative items used to protect property.

15. Where should I place my leaves for pick-up?

Harrison Township asks you to place your leaves next to the street, but not in the street. Avoid piling your leaves around parked vehicles, trees, poles, signs, culverts and ditches. Don’t mix your leaves with any other wastes, such as brush, tree limbs, garbage, grass clippings and animal wastes.

  

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1. I'm putting a shed or detached garage on my property. Do I need a permit?

Harrison Township does require a permit for these types of structures. The application can be obtained on the Harrison Township's webpage or at the Township Government Center. Residential permits cost $50. Any structure 200 square feet or larger in the area will also require a permit from the Montgomery County Building Department.  View Accessory Structure Application.

2. How can I acquire a vacant or abandoned property?

For all properties on nuisance lists, demo lists, etc.  The township does not have control of these. If you are interested in one of these properties, you should review the Montgomery County Treasures depositor foreclosure program.  

https://www.mcohio.org/government/elected_officials/treasurer/tax_payer_services/depositor_foreclosure.php

This program allows an interested party to pay $2000 to start a tax foreclosure process and send a property to Sheriff’s sale.  There is a disclosure that this process may take as long as 2 years and is not guaranteed.   If a depositor is not the winning bidder at the auction, their $2000 is refunded.

3. How can I acquire a property the Land Bank owns?

Please go to their website

www.mclandbank.com

email

info@mclandbank.com

 or call

(937) 531-6921 

It is best to look at the website first as it has instructions and inventories of properties.

The following people can also help. It is usually best to call and email them.

CRYSTAL THOMAS - Program Assistant

Phone: (937) 531-7052
cthomas@mclandbank.com

PAUL BRADLEY - Operations Manager

Phone: (937) 531-6926
pbradley@mclandbank.com

SUSIE CRABILL - Program Manager

Phone: (937) 531-7034
scrabill@mclandbank.com

4. How do I determine where my property lines are located?

To determine the location of your property lines, you will need to have a property survey completed. This is done by a certified and professional surveyor. If you purchased your property recently, a survey may have been completed by the title or mortgage company. Harrison Township cannot provide this service.

5. How often are property owners required to cut their grass?

Township codes do not state a specific number of cuts required, but they do state that no grass, weeds or rank vegetation may exceed eight inches in height at any time.

6. Am I allowed to park vehicles In my front yard?

Township codes state that all vehicles parked in the front or side yard of a property must be on a paved, dust-free surface (concrete or asphalt).

7. I live next door to a vacant house. What can I do If I see that the house has broken windows or Is otherwise open or easily accessible?

Contact the Development Department at (937) 890-5611. Harrison Township Trustees have adopted a Dangerous Property Resolution to address these types of situations. If you see individuals accessing the property, contact the Montgomery County Sheriff's Department at (937) 225-4357.

8. I'm putting a fence on my property. Do I need a permit?

Harrison Township requires a fence permit. Fence regulations state that fences in the front yard may be a maximum of three and a half feet tall and they must be one foot back from the sidewalk and cannot interfere with visibility along a driveway. Corner lots are considered to have two front yards. Fences in rear or side yards may be a maximum height of six feet. For more information, view Fence Regulations, Fence Permit Application. 

9. Does Harrison Township have ordinances concerning insects, vermin, animal waste. or the interior of a building?

Harrison Township does not have the authority to address insect infestations, vermin, the accumulation or placement of animal waste or anything pertaining to the interior conditions of a building. Call  Public Health - Dayton and Montgomery County at (937) 225-5700.

10. How is a "Junk vehicle" defined under the property maintenance code?

A junk or inoperable vehicle is defined as meeting one or more of the following conditions: 

• Left on private property without permission of the controller of the property
• Is extensively damaged and may be missing wheels, tires, motor, transmission, etc
• Is apparently inoperable as determined by visual inspection and observation
• Does not display a current license plate or validation sticker.  

View Property Maintenance Code.

 

11. Can I have a garage sale at my property? Do I need a permit?

A permit is not required and residents are allowed to have two garage sales per calendar year. Each sale can run for three consecutive days and each sale must occur a minimum of 90 days apart.

12. My neighbor's trees are growing over onto my property. What can be done?

If you know where your property line is, you are permitted, though not required, to cut any tree limbs encroaching on your property. If you remove the limbs, you are responsible for their disposal. This is available free of charge at any Montgomery County Solid Waste District location. If the tree is alive and otherwise healthy, the township cannot require the owner of the tree to cut it.

13. How can I acquire a property the township owns?

• The Township does not have a land dispensation policy in place currently.
• The Township does not have a comprehensive inventory of Township owned land available for acquisitions.
• The Development Department is working on this effort, but it will likely be a while before we can effectively transfer properties.  

There are three major components that will play a factor in this policy:

• The strategies of the soon to be adopted Land Use and Development Plan
• Redevelopment and reinvestment goals/plans for specific neighborhoods and corridors
• Classification of individual Township owned properties based on plans

You may submit your name, email, and phone number and the property you are interested in acquiring.   We will contact you if it becomes available.  

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1. How do I pay my water bill?

Water bills are paid to Montgomery County Environmental Services at (937) 781-2688.

2. How do I get a new trash can lid?

Contact Rumpke at (937) 461-0004 for any equipment needs such as trash containers, lids, new wheels, etc.

3. How do I apply for a job with the Harrison Township?

You can visit www.harrisontownship.org/207/Employment-Opportunities or follow us on social media for future job postings.

4. My trash didn't get picked up, what should I do now?

Contact Rumpke at (937) 461-0004 or our office when trash and/or recycling is missed. Rumpke will contact its drivers for any missed pickups. The trash and/or recycling will be picked up later in the day or the following day depending on when it is reported.

5. Do I need a permit for a garage sale?

No permit is needed for a garage sale. You are allowed to have two garage sales a year, but no more than two consecutive days for each.

6. How can I see the agenda for an upcoming Board of Trustees meeting?

We will do our best to post the agenda cover page a few days prior to the meeting.

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1. Why is my road one of the last roads to be cleared of ice and snow?

Harrison Township crews clear approximately 91 miles of roadway during a snow/ice event. The service department starts by clearing priority roads (heavily traveled roads, hills and school zones) then start on all secondary roads implementing a predetermined pattern to maximize efficiency.

2. Why does the snow plow truck push snow into my driveway apron?

The snowplow truck must clear the roadway. The snowplow by design moves the snow from the roadway to the right side of the roadway leaving the snow in front of the driveways and along with the properties. In heavy snow (3 or more inches) our snowplow trucks will make two passes, we recommend if possible you wait to clear your driveway until after those passes have been made. If you cannot wait to clear your driveway, we recommend that you place the snow from your driveway apron on the right side as you approach the street, this will decrease the volume of snow placed back into your driveway apron by the snowplow truck.

3. Why does the snow plow truck plow into my Cul-De-Sac and leave without plowing all of it?

It would be time-consuming for our large salt/plow truck to plow all of the Cul-De-Sacs in the township. We have smaller pick-up trucks with snow plows that clear the snow more efficiently and in some cases will arrive before the salt/plow truck.  

4. What determines when the salt/plow trucks respond to a snow or ice event?

When the Sheriff’s office or our supervisors determine the roadways are becoming unsafe we call the crew’s in to treat the roadways anytime day or night.

5. How long does it take to clear all the roads start to finish in a snow/ice event?

In a typical snow event requiring salt only (two inches of snow or less), it takes approximately four hours to clear all of our roadways in Harrison Township. In a heavy snow event (three inches of snow or more) it will take a minimum of eight hours to clear the roadways. These times could change based on extreme conditions such as heavy ice and high winds.