We are aware of a current issue with our Contact Us form on our website, and are working to fix the issue. In the meantime, please reach out to the Borough Office via email (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or phone (412-782-5302) with any issues.
For several years, the corner lot at the intersection of Wilson St. and Grant Ave. sat vacant and abandoned. However, when the Borough of Etna came into recent ownership of the property, we teamed up to transform the site into a beautiful, green parklet for all in our community to enjoy. To date, we have raised funds through grants, fundraisers, donated professional services, and in-kind donations to build 90% of the parklet. Over the last quarter of 2020, Etna Borough Public Works removed asphalt from the rear of the site and brought in compost to start soil remediation. To aid in storm water management, a 900 square foot rain garden with 250 square foot drainage swale (1/3 of the total site) was installed. We were also able to plant four large trees with the assistance of Tree Pittsburgh and community members. And just before temperatures dropped, volunteers came together to construct a shadow box fence and rain garden barrier to enhance and protect the site. Once fundraising goals have been met, the additional site improvements will be: a accessible pathway that utilizes permeable pavers; two benches and a picnic table; park and educational signage; a raised herb garden and a free little pantry.
Concurrent with the development of the park, ECO and Etna Borough have been working closely with Etna resident and artist Lindsay Huff on the creation of two kinetic sculptures that will reside in the center of the rain garden. Two aluminum frames that recall the shape of a leaf will hold smaller enameled plates, each with the ability to independently rotate and interact with wind and light. These sculptures are nearing completion and will be installed in the early spring.
We are starting to plan for additional volunteer construction and planting days for March - June 2021. If you are interested in being contacted about future EcoPark Workdays, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to be placed on the contact list. All COVID-19 requirements will be in place during these events.
The Etna EcoPark will be open to the public mid-summer 2021
The Borough contracts with Waste Management for the collection of both solid waste and recycling. As a courtesy and as a means to provide a discount to our customers on this collection, the Borough bills the property owners as part of the utility billing for water and sewer services. By billing the resident directly, a discount is provided by the hauler, Waste Management, that the Borough passes onto the property owner.
Trash collection is Wednesday morning, with exception to holidays that occur on Mondays and Tuesdays. In these circumstances, collection day will be pushed back 1 day. Trash cannot be put out prior to 6pm the night before collection, and cans must be removed by midnight the day of collection. ALL TRASH MUST BE PLACED IN CANS PROVIDED BY WASTE MANAGEMENT OR IT WILL NOT BE PICKED UP. If you wish to purchase an additional can, please call Waste Management at 800-451-3060.
For missed pickups, please contact 1-800-458-4090.
Bulk item pickup is now provided ONCE per month, on Wednesday of the third full week of each month. This is one item, once per month. A bulk item is an appliance, piece of furniture, or some other residential item that is too large for a container. Bulk items are:
Furniture, such as: chairs, tables, armoires, cabinet, chest, headboard, sofa, mattresses, dressers, and interior doors.
Appliances: washer, dryer, dishwasher, stove, toilet, refrigerator (freon must be removed), microwave, hot water tank.
Carpeting must be cut into 4-foot bundles
Items that are not considered bulk and will not be accepted are:
Concrete, brick, asphalt, roofing, electronics
Vehicles and parts
Building materials such as plaster, dry wall, wood, construction debris
If you have an item that you're considering throwing out on bulk day, please consider donating it first.
Donation Resources: Keeping more items out of the landfills
The Blessing Board https://blessingboard.org/furniture/donating-furniture/ Located in the Shaler Plaza, Blessing Board accepts furniture in good condition. You can drop items off during their donation hours or schedule and pay for a pick up.
Buy Nothing Facebook Page. Search on Facebook Groups: Buy Nothing Etna/Millvale/Sharpsburg/Reserve Township Buynothingproject.org Residents in the area can donate anything from an open bottle of shampoo you don’t like, to toys your kids no longer play with. Once you join the group, simply post your items with a description and pictures and wait to see if anyone would like it. Great for finding a home for very specific items.
Creative Reuse https://pccr.org/donate/material-donations/ Located in the East End, behind Construction Junction, they accept lightly used craft materials, school and art supplies, and other home goods.
Construction Junction https://cjreuse.org/donate/materials/ Located in the East End, they accept various construction supplies in good condition. You can recycle many hard to recycle items at their location as well. Copy and paste the link for more information.
Second Harvest https://www.secondharvestthrift.com/donate/donate-goods/ A thrift store in Sharpsburg, they take furniture, household items, clothing, etc. in good condition. See link for more info.
Goodwill https://www.goodwillswpa.org/donate/goods/donation-center-locations/ With various locations, including McKnight Road and Lawrenceville, they accept furniture, household items, clothing, etc. See link to learn more
At the January 2024 Council Meeting, Etna Borough Council passed Resolution 1395K, which repealed Resolution 1350A and adopted certain fees/charged assed to the public for services rendered by the Borough of Etna. These changes are effective immediately and are as follows:
SERVICECHARGE
Zoning Permit $50
Rental Registration $90 (every three years)
Sign Permit* $60 (except when building permit required)
Zoning Ordinance/Map $10
Borough Map $10
No Lien Letter $30
Occupancy Registration $50
NSF Check $30
Police Report $15
Police Video $25
Fingerprinting, Resident $10
Fingerprinting, Non-Resident $20
Zoning Hearing Fee, Resident $400
Zoning Hearing Fee, Non-Resident $650
Time of Sale Inspections (Certificate of Code Compliance):
The Whole Home Repair Program is opening for applications starting 8:30am on Tuesday May 30th. This is a competitive program — while not every person will receive funding, it is strongly encourage you to apply in case there are additional rounds of funding in the future. Each applicant may be awarded up to $50,000 to address habitability and sustainability concerns in their home. Here is the application and eligibility information:
To apply, you may either go online to https://actionhousing.org/our-services/allegheny-county-whole-home-repairs-program/and follow the online instructions to apply,This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.to receive a paper application copy, or you may call 412-248-0021 to apply over the phone. Again, applications do not open until Tues. May 30th at 8:30am, so do not attempt to apply before then.
ApplicationscloseJune30th — do not delay applying to this competitive program.
For any other questions, please call Action Housing at 412-248-0021.
