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Comcast: Channel 5
Verizon: Channel 36
RCN: Channel 52
Delaware County Emergency
Notification System
Delaware County Emergency
Preparedness
We're looking for a few good men & women! Any military member in Ridley Township
returning from deployment is asked to
contact the Township office at 610-534-4800.
Please call with name, rank, branch of service
and any other information.
Thank you for your service.
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Welcome to the Township of Ridley
Delaware County, Pennsylvania
Welcome to the official website of the Township of Ridley.
Please use this website for news and information about Ridley Township.
Any comments or suggestions, please email: contact@ridleytwp.org
A little history about Ridley Township - Originally settled in 1644 by the Swedes and then
the Dutch in 1655, the area was known as 'Amos land'. In 1682, John Simcock of Ridley,
Chesire, England, purchased some 2,875 acres from William Penn and named the area after
his hometown. Ridley was first recognized as a Township in 1687 and became a first class
Township March of 1906.
Area: 5.27 sq. miles
Population: 30,768 (2010 Census)
School District: Ridley
*15 miles or approx. 35 minutes from Center City, Philadelphia
2019 Township Newsletter
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2019 Trash & Recycling
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2019 Winter Recreation Happenings Newsletter
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New Paved Walking Trail at Municipal Park
Located at Michigan Avenue & Fairview Road in Swarthmore
Behind Notre Dame de Lourdes School & Catholic Church
Funded By PECO's Green Region Grant Program
2019 Household Hazardous Waste
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Proper Disposal of Leftover Paint
Covered Device Recycling Act
In accordance with the Covered Device Recycling Act, beginning January, 2013,
Ridley Township Public Works Department will NO longer be permitted to collect certain
"Covered" electronic devices with regular trash collection. "Covered Devices" include
desktop and laptop computers, computer monitors, computer peripherals, & televisions.
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Delaware County Council Announces
Installation of Drug Drop Boxes
Delaware County residents now have access to secure medication
drop boxes to dispose of unused, unwanted or expired prescription drugs
that can be lethal when they fall into the wrong hands.
The large, metal "Delco Medicine Drop" boxes are being installed in
nine police departments at various locations in the county, including
Ridley Township Police Department, through the continuing efforts
of Delaware County Council, the District Attorney, and the
Delaware County Heroin Task Force.
Medications in standard containers can be deposited
in those containers. Loose medication can be put in plastic bags.
Liquid medications should be enclosed in secure containers.
Be sure to remove all personal information before disposal.
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