Burning
Walker Township does not currently have a local burn ordinance. Please be respectful of your neighbors and the weather conditions when burning on your property. If you are burning a significant amount, please contact the Centre County Non-Emergency Office at 800-479-0050 to report a ‘scheduled burn’.
Excessive Noise
Walker Township does not have a noise ordinance. Please be respectful of your neighbors when doing outside activities – this also includes any pets that are outside. We get many calls about dogs barking continuously – day and night.
Facility Rental
The Township Park has three pavilions available to rent at $25 each. Please call the Township Office @ 383-2859 to reserve.
Garbage Collection
The Township does not have a municipal garbage hauler. Our residents are free to choose a hauler of their choice. Check either the yellow pages or search the internet for a list of local haulers. It is sometimes beneficial to check with your neighbors about their garbage hauler – you may get a better rate if the garbage hauler is already in the neighborhood.
Permits
Yes we require zoning permits; they must be obtained prior to any construction or change to your property. We do not require solicitation permits. See Zoning for more information.
Recycling
If yours is not picked up curbside, please feel free to use the Centre County Solid Waste bins behind the Walker Township Municipal Building.
Sewage Enforcement Officer
Stan Wallace is the current Sewage Enforcement Office. He can be reach at PO Box 46, Millheim, PA 16854 or by calling 814-571-7231. Email at wallaceseo1798@gmail.com
Weeds
Walker Township does not currently have a weed ordinance. We do however have a nuisance ordinance which can be found under Zoning.
ACT 13 - Gas Well Usage Report
Walker Township is provided funds by the ACT 13 Unconventional Gas Well Usage Report. To view the report click on the link below.
Act 13 Unconventional Gas Well Usage 2020 Report