As a reminder and notice to Borough residents, owners, occupants, etc., The Portage Borough Police Department will be strictly enforcing the borough ordinances for grass, high weeds, accumulation of junk and trash and unregistered vehicle ordinances.
Residents/occupants of the borough must maintain their properties for the health and wellbeing for themselves and their neighbors.
The Public Works Director has announced the 2024 schedule of PIP AND CHIP dates.
Portage Borough Council has set the 2024 Garbage collection rates for Borough Residents. This will be effective from January 1st, 2024 through December 31st, 2024.
Resolution 15-2023 Setting the 2024 Garbage Collection rates.
The curb side service, including Spring Clean up will be $19.20 per month
The pre-paid bags (10) per pack will be $34.50
Pro Disposal has set the 2024 garbage collection schedule and also changed the recycle days from every other Friday to Thursday commencing on January 1st, 2024. The Spring Clean up will be held on Tuesday, May 7th and Wednesday, May 8th, 2024.
To all Borough Residents, Please be advised that the 2023 per capita taxes are now considered delinquent. The $5.00 tax has been in effect since 6/6/1966 and is being taxed on every resident in the borough over 18 years of age. There are no exemptions on age, disability, military, etc. If you have not received a 2023 per capita tax bill, please call the Borough Office at 814.736.4330. If the resident is deceased, moved, etc. please also notify David Layo at 814.615.3938 so he can update the per capita tax book as well.
