Solid Waste/Trash Service
Residents have the option of hiring any waste hauler they choose in accordance with Chapter 100 of the Chadds Ford Township Code. Below, are a list of waste haulers that provide the Township with annual hauler collection information in accordance with Section 904 of Act 101, The Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act.
- Trash Tech, 755 Governor Lea Road, New Castle, DE 19720 (888) 832-8802
- J&K Trash Removal, 2325 W. Second St, Chester, PA 19013 (610) 816-6347 Website
- Laxton Enterprises Trash Removal, P.O. Box 98, Lenni, PA 19052 (610) 358-1288 Website
- Opdenaker Trash Removal, 8 Elm Avenue, Aston, PA 19014 (610) 459-3515
- Republic Services, 220 Saulin Boulevard, King of Prussia, PA 19406 (610) 869-2222 Website
- Waste Management, 408 S. Oak Avenue, Primos, PA 19018 (610) 622-8346 Website
Composting
Residents have the option of using a composting service called Waste Well. Waste Well picks up food scraps from customers and delivers them to a composting processing facility. Each spring, their customers receive a lot of finished compost as well. Find more information.
Water
Depending on where your property is located, you may have public water through the Chester Water Authority although most properties in the township have an on-site well. For service on your well equipment, you will generally find a label on your water tank from the firm that performed the original installation. Other firms may be found searching for "well drilling" in the telephone directory.
Chester Water Authority: (610) 876-8181
View Chester Water Authority's 2022 Water Quality Report.
Electric Service
PECO, a part of Exelon Corp is the electric service provider in Chadds Ford. Starting in January 2011, PECO will only "deliver" electricity to your home or business. Consumers will be required to select an electric generation company as part of Pennsylvania's Utility Competition initiative. PECO can provide more information and a list of providers. PECO: (800) 494-4000. Or try, their website.
Also note, in case of a Power Outage:
- Report your outage to PECO by calling 1-800-841-4141
- If you have an emergency always call 9-1-1
Telephone, Television and Internet Service
Verizon, Comcast, DirecTV and Frontier offer many options and most information can be found on their websites.
Additionally, there are many third party service providers for IP or satellite based products.
On-Lot Septic:
SEPTIC PERMITS: As of June 1, 2023, the Delaware County Health Department (DCHD) is responsible for inspections, investigations, permit issuance, and enforcement for the installation of individual and small community on-lot sewage disposal systems. For Septic Permit information. EXISTING SEPTIC SYSTEMS: CHADDS FORD Township will still review permits associated existing septic systems (i.e. additions, pools, etc.). Please contact Susan Sharp if you have questions: inspector [at] chaddsfordpa.gov ().
For more information, please contact the DCHD SEO:
Bill Conrad, SEO, (484) 276-2100, environmental [at] co.delaware.pa.us ()
Environmental Health Division: 1510 Chester Pike, Suite 700, Eddystone, PA 19022
**Please note, the Environmental Health Division is located in Eddystone. Permits can be submitted, via email, U.S. Mail, or in person**
For on-lot septic system information, permits and forms, please visit: https://delcopa.gov/health/licensepermitsinspection/sewagewater/onlotsepticsystem.html
For a list of fees associated with permits and inspections by the DCHD, please visit: https://delcopa.gov/health/pdf/rulesregs/feeschedule.pdf
For a list of licensed contractors, please visit: https://delcopa.gov/health/licensepermitsinspection/sewagewater/licensedcontractors.html
Public/Community Sewer: