The following Zoning Ordinance was adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of Old Forge on 11-17-1992. Section 350-36 subsection H Signs: A temporary
GARBAGE AND RECYCLING SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 16, 2026 Garbage collection will be on schedule Tuesday 2-17-26. Please note that all garbage MUST
Old Forge Borough Offices are closed Monday, February 16 in observance of Presidents Day. The Police Department is available 24 hours a day to assist
Orange stickers are available in stores and at the Municipal Building. Each garbage bag (33 gallon max.) requires an orange sticker and bulk garbage requires
RECYCLING: Due to the pending storm, Recycling for the week of January 26 will be cancelled. Please do not put out paper and cardboard. Recycling
Effective February 1, 2026, the cost of garbage stickers will be $3.00 each. If you have $2.00 stickers left, you can use them until February
Agenda for the Old Forge Borough Council Reorganization Meeting
VOTING IN OLD FORGE Election Day is Tuesday November 4, 2025. There have been changes to some polling locations. If you previously voted at the
The November and December Planning Commission Meetings have been changed. There will be no meeting in November, and the December meeting will be held on
American Legion Post 513 and VFW Post 4954 will conduct a Veterans Day Ceremony Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 11 a.m.The ceremony will take place
Old Forge Borough has added a new Police vehicle to the fleet! The 2025 Ford SUV Interceptor was purchased through a Local Share Account Monroe
COUNCIL VACANCY: Notice is hereby given that on October 14, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., prevailing time, at the Old Forge Borough Building, 310 South Main
The Lackawanna County Commissioners, Bill Gaughan, And Chris Chermak, along with the County’s Environmental Office and the PA DEP West Nile Virus Control Program, will
Marion Street Park is currently receiving major enhancements! LED lights are currently being installed throughout the entire park. The lights are being funded through a
Old Forge Borough has added a new leaf vacum truck to the Department of Public Works Fleet of Vehicles. The custom built Leaf Truck was
The Old Forge Sewer Bills have been mailed. The cost per unit is $40.00. The due date is October 6, 2025. This is a one
Yard waste collection will be on Thursdays and Fridays beginning April 3, 2025 (weather permitting). Please note that there are changes to the recycling process.
You can now pay your bills online! We are accepting payments for Sewer Bills, Police Reports, Police Tickets, Zoning Permits and Garbage Stickers online. Go
Garbage will be picked up every Tuesday. Please put your garbage out on Monday night. A $2.00 sticker is needed for each bag with a