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Important Notifications

Important Update: New Garbage & Recycling Hauler Starting July 1, 2026
Plainfield Township will be transitioning to a new garbage and recycling service provider effective July 1, 2026.
Please see the attached flyers for full details on the new schedule, bins, and the do’s and don’ts of garbage and recycling.
If you have questions, please contact the Township office!
2026 Trash Calendar
Automated Cart Collection Systems FAQ
Curbside Collection Services
Recycle Right

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Plainfield Township will be transitioning to a new garbage and recycling service provider effective July 1, 2026.
Please see the attached flyers for full details on the new schedule, bins, and the do’s and don’ts of garbage and recycling.
If you have questions, please contact the Township office!
2026 Trash Calendar
Automated Cart Collection Systems FAQ
Curbside Collection Services
Recycle Right

Northampton County is sponsoring a Household Hazardous Waste event on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Northampton Community College. Registration is required. For additional information, click HERE.

Plainfield Township is seeking an Emergency Management Coordinator. For additional information, click HERE. To apply, submit a letter of interest and resume to Paige Stefanelli, Township Manager, Plainfield Township, 6292 Sullivan Trail, Nazareth, PA 18064 or email manager@plainfieldtownship.org.

Plainfield Township is seeking a seasonal employee to join the Road Department from approximately May to October for up to 30 hours per week. For additional information, click HERE. To apply, submit an employment application to Plainfield Township, ATTN: Township Manager, 6292 Sullivan Trail, Nazareth, PA 18064 or email manager@plainfieldtownship.org.

Plainfield Township is seeking applicants for its newly established Long Range Planning Committee. For additional information, click HERE. To apply, submit a Boards and Commissions application to Plainfield Township, ATTN: Township Manager, 6292 Sullivan Trail, Nazareth, PA 18064 or email manager@plainfieldtownship.org.

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The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has progressed preliminary plans for the replacement of existing bridge on State Route (SR) 1016 (Church Road) over Tributary to Little Bushkill Creek located in Plainfield Township, Northampton County. Proposal can be found at the following link: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/penndot/projects-near-you/district-5-projects/church-road-bridge-replacement-project
All interested parties should submit feedback via “Public Comment Form” found HERE along with additional questions or comments to Eric J. Berg, P.E., Project Manager, at 484.838.5329 or c-eberg@pa.gov.

For more information and to view the document click HERE

Residents of Plainfield Township, Wind Gap Borough and Pen Argyl Borough can now receive important, official information directly from the Slate Belt Regional Police Department through Nixle. Messages will be delivered by email, SMS text message, and over the web.

Information can be received online and through email. Residents can receive messages by phone as part of their text messaging plan- otherwise standard text message rates apply. The system is simple to use and provides an easy sign-up process.

Nixle is built exclusively to provide secure and reliable communications. Its authenticated service connects city agencies to citizens in real-time, delivering geographically targeted information to residents. Citizen questions about Nixle and its capabilities can be answered through our Frequently Asked Questions page found at www.nixle.com/consumer-faqs/. Should you need additional assistance, Nixle provides free citizens support. Email any questions to support@nixle.com

Sign-Up HERE

If residents have any questions or concerns relating to smell, noise, loose garbage, or any other nuisances pertaining to the Grand Central Sanitary Landfill, please contact the Waste Management Hotline at 1-888-373-2917 as well as the PA Department of Environmental Protection at 570-826-2511 and the Township Manager at manager@plainfieldtownship.org at the time of the nuisance.
Thank you.

If residents have any questions or concerns relating to noise or any other nuisances pertaining to the RPM Metals, please contact the RPM Metals Hotline at 484-475-5673 and the Township Manager at manager@plainfieldtownship.org at the time of the nuisance.
Thank you.

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Welcome to Plainfield Township

Plainfield Township, is a second class Township located in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, This rural community features beautiful views of the Blue Mountains, a rustic Recreation Trail, natural areas of streams and woodlands, and preserved active farms.

Plainfield Township, which is comprised of a total area of 24.98 square miles, has a rich history of farming dating back to the earliest settlers. As the County of Northampton was defined and established in 1752, it included all of Eastern Pennsylvania both North and Northwest of Bucks County. Jacob Hubler, and Lanart Carne, were appointed by the Court to oversee the Plainfield Township roads in 1755. In December of 1762, Jacob Hubler, was the first of twelve residents to sign a petition to present to the Court of Quarter sessions held in Easton for the County of Northampton. The petitioners' request to conduct a survey to set the boundaries of Plainfield Township and was approved and recorded by the Court on December 24, 1762. The name Plainfield was given to the Township because it was devoid of trees. The Indians had set fire to the area to clear it for driving game through Wind Gap for harvesting.

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