Hazle Township
570.455.2039

The Hazle Township Supervisors will host a FREE Yard Waste Drop-Off on Thursday, October 22. Click here for complete details.

Click here to read an important message from UGI about infrastructure improvements that will be taking place in Hazle Township.

Hazle Township

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Luzerne County PA

The band shell at Hazle Township Community Park hosts concerts several times a year.
Inspiration Park pays tribute to Hazle Township's history.
The Hazleton Municipal Airport in Hazle Township is equipped to accommodate corporate jets and is home to the Above the Poconos skydiving center.
A 1956 General Electric switcher engine that was used by the Jeddo Highland Coal Company now has a new home at Community Park.
The Hazleton Area School District has a Career Center in Hazle Township for students who want to learn a trade.
Lake Irena at Hazle Township Community Park offers fresh-water fishing, with trout stocked by the Pennsylvania Fish Commission.
Hazleton Area High School is one of the largest in the state, with more than 3,000 students.
Humboldt Industrial Park is one of the largest industrial parks in the state and is home to approximately 60 companies and 10,000 employees.
Maple Manor Elementary/Middle School is the Hazleton Area School District's newest school for students in kindergarten through eighth grades.
American Legion Post 76 maintains a plaza at Hazle Township Community Park where you can purchase a brick in memory or honor of a solider.
Hazle Township Community Park houses several monuments dedicated to area service members.
Regal Cinema is part of the Laurel Mall complex that offers a variety of shopping, dining and entertainment options for visitors.
Valmont Industrial Park is located adjacent to Interstate 81 and is only several miles from the junction with Interstate 80.
Hazle Township provides many municipal services for its residents, including its own volunteer fire department, garbage collection and road department.
The Hazle Township Volunteer Fire and Rescue Co. was founded in 1976 and covers
the entirety of Hazle Township, spanning a 54.5-square-mile area. The department also assists with mutual aid services to many
neighboring communities.
This monument commemorates the spot where 19 immigrant coal miners lost their lives on September 10, 1897, in the Lattimer Massacre while on strike in support of higher wages and better working conditions.
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the new bridge in Hazle Township Community Park.

Welcome to Hazle Township, Luzerne County, PA

Hazle Township is a quiet community in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, that surrounds the City of Hazleton. Residents of the township enjoy suburban living with all the conveniences of city life. Approximately 10,000 people live in a variety of neighborhoods and housing developments throughout the township. Stores, restaurants and recreational opportunities abound throughout the township and beyond.

We support the Pennsylvania State Police!

The Pennsylvania State Police handle Hazle Township’s police calls from the Hazleton barracks in Valmont Industrial Park. Hazle Township officials have an excellent working relationship with the state police and thank the troopers for their continued coverage.
For non-emergency police matters, call Pennsylvania State Police Hazleton at (570) 459-3890.

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Free Yard Waste Drop-Off

The Hazle Township Supervisors Announce

FREE YARDWASTE DROP-OFF

(A truck will be there to take your waste)

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2026
8:00 A.M. TO 12:00 NOON
HAZLE TOWNSHIP COMPLEX
101West 27th St., Hazle Township, PA

Yard waste should be placed in bio-degradable paper bags or bundled with twine

Accepted Materials:

Leaves and grass clippings
Branches and brush (No longer than 5 feet in length and 4 inches in diameter)
Garden plants and shrub trimmings

Prohibited Items:

No plastic bags, trash, or construction lumber
No root balls, dirt, or rocks
No logs exceeding 5 feet in length and 4 inches in diameter

Welcome to Hazle Township, Luzerne County, PA

Hazle Township is a quiet community in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, that surrounds the City of Hazleton.

Residents of the township enjoy suburban living with all the conveniences of city life. Approximately 10,000 people live in a variety of neighborhoods and housing developments throughout the township.

Stores, restaurants and recreational opportunities abound throughout the township and beyond.

Facilities located in Hazle Township include the Hazleton Municipal Airport, the Church Hill Mall, the Hazleton Health & Wellness Center and part of the Laurel Mall.

Churches in Hazle Township can be found in a variety of faiths and denominations, including Faith United Church of Christ, Hazleton Community Church, Lattimer United Methodist Church and Welsh Congregational Church.

Hazle Township is part of the Hazleton Area School District, which serves about 10,000 students. Additionally, a number of students attend elementary and high school at private schools throughout the region.

Look through our website to learn more about Hazle Township and our services!

The Hazle Township Supervisors will host a FREE Yard Waste Drop-Off on Thursday, October 22. Click here for complete details.

Click here to read an important message from UGI about infrastructure improvements that will be taking place in Hazle Township.

Welcome to Hazle Township, Luzerne County, PA

About Hazle Township

Economic Development

Public Documents

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We support the Pennsylvania State Police!

About
Hazle Township

Economic Development

Public
Documents

Free Yard Waste Drop-Off

The Hazle Township Supervisors Announce

FREE YARDWASTE DROP-OFF

(A truck will be there to take your waste)

Welcome to Hazle Township, Luzerne County, PA

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