Roads Department
Sylvania Township Road Department provides several types of maintenance services such as: snow removal, traffic signs, storm sewers, right of ways, road repair, roadside mowing, brush, and leaf pickup. Please report damaged traffic signs to 419-882-0031, ext. 1503. The Township Road Department maintains Township residential roads.
The road department consists of a 45-piece fleet inventory that includes eight (8) heavy-duty dump trucks, four (4) light-duty dump trucks, a street sweeper, a paving machine, a backhoe tractor, a front end loader, and numerous other pieces of equipment valued at $3.18 million.
Robert E. Nash
Road & Service Superintendent
Rob has served Sylvania Township since 1999 and has held the position of Utility Worker, Road Foreman, and was appointed to his current duties in 2015. Rob plans and directs operations within the Road and Service Department, to include maintenance and improvements of Township infrastructure within the public right of ways, Association Cemetery, and fleet maintenance. Rob is a combat veteran and retired from the U.S. Army as a First Sergeant.
Scheduled Pickups
Brush Pickup -
Spring brush & leaf pickup begins April 15, 2024.
Fall brush pickup begins September 16, 2024.
Each pickup is a “one (1) time only” pickup. This service consists of removing piles of storm-damaged brush and leaves, such as branches and tree limbs, this service does not include tree removal. Therefore, we request all residents to place their storm-damaged brush and leaves along the edge of the roadway in separate piles before the scheduled pickup. Do not place piles in the roadway or gutter area. We service over 174 miles of roadway which requires several days to complete the pickup.
Household Pickup -
Scheduled to start Monday, September 9, 2024. Crews will provide one (1) pass through the community. To avoid being missed, all items should be placed at the curb or edge of the road by SUNDAY, September 8.
The Household Pickup service is limited to the following items:
- Bikes
- Toys
- Books / Paper – must be bundled
- Carpeting, cut and rolled no longer than 5 feet
- Containers / Drums – empty
- Appliances, without refrigerants
- Furniture, mattress & box springs (legs over 12” separated)
- Miscellaneous (non-hazardous) loose material in a disposable container and/or bag.
- Removal of all other items is NOT provided with this service.
Fall Leaf Pickup
The Fall Season Leaf Pickup starts Monday, October 21, and is performed on a patrol basis. During peak times one cycle through the Township requires 17(+/-) days. Depending on weather conditions, our goal is to perform at least three (3) pickup cycles. Leaves should be placed at the curbside or along the edge of the street, free of brush and garden waste allowing our crews to work efficiently. Crews are unable to pick up leaves mixed with brush and other items. Place your leaves away from obstacles such as mailboxes, fire hydrants, landscaping timbers, and landscaping rocks. These obstacles can cause injury to our employees, and equipment, and reduce efficiency.
PLEASE DO NOT PLACE LEAVES IN THE STREET OR IN PLASTIC BAGS.
Other Drop-Off Locations in the area (call for pricing):
A&J Landscape, 419-842-8733, 8061 Sylvania Ave.
CleanWood Recycling, 419-843-9663, 6505 West Bancroft St.
Road Construction
Sylvania Township has several projects scheduled throughout the 2024 construction season, including 5.37 miles of road resurfacing. All projects are tentative and have many variables that could prevent, slow, or delay them. This list does NOT include projects on County or State roads that lie within the Township.
Road Resurfacing:
Ohio Public Works Commission Grant with the Road & Bridge fund is funding the resurfacing and minor repair work for 3.73 miles of Township Roads including Corey Road from Whiteford Road to Monroe Street. Additional roads on the project include Courville Ave., Coldstream Rd., Kellie Ln., Rock Hill Ln., Slate Ridge Ct., East Cobblestones Ln. (1270 ft.), Smith Farm Rd., Powder Creek Ln., White Eagle East & West, Country West Dr., Kinnis Ct., Windy Sail Ln., Sunny Lake Ct., Sanner Ct., and Stone Post Ln.
A second 1.64 mile resurfacing project in 2024 will include Croosleigh Ct., Portman Dr., Boulder Ln., Country Side Ln., Granite Cr., Olde Meadow Ln., Gower Rd., and Cinnamon Ln. This project will be partially funded by
Concrete Curb and CrossWalk Improvements:
Crosswalk, curb and catch basin repairs are scheduled this summer for many roads in Brook Side Subdivision. Notification will be given 24 hours prior to work affecting driveways.
Storm Sewer Basin Repairs:
There are over 160 catch basin repairs located throughout the Township. These crews are small and impose minimal traffic restrictions.
Equipment
The road department consists of a 46-piece fleet inventory that includes heavy-duty dump trucks, light-duty dump trucks, a street sweeper, paving machines, backhoe tractor, a front-end loader, and numerous other pieces of equipment valued at over 3.5 million dollars.
Service Department
The Service Department performs timely repairs to all Township vehicles and equipment for the Road, Police, and Fire Departments valued at over 6 million dollars.
Proper maintenance will ensure the longevity of our capital equipment investments and provide reliable service to our community.
Various types of equipment such as a plasma cutter, welders, grinders, diagnostic meters, scan-type machines, and overhead cranes, are utilized to perform these tasks.
Personnel includes:
Service Manager
3-Mechanics
Master Emergency Vehicle Technician & Master Automotive Service Excellence certified mechanics on staff.
All mechanics have completed the ODOT Snow & Ice Control Course and Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certificates.
Report Road Issues
Street Lighting:
Toledo Edison maintains all street lights. CLICK HERE to report an issue.
Signs:
To report a STOP sign down or missing or to report missing or damaged signs of any kind please contact Sylvania Township Road Department at : (419) 882-0031, ext. 1503.
Traffic Signals:
All traffic signals are maintained by the Lucas County Engineers Office. To report problems with a traffic signal, please contact the Lucas County Engineer’s Office at 419-213-2860.
Deceased Animals:
The Sylvania Township Road Department is responsible for the removal of dead animals that are along any Township maintained road. To report any dead animal, within the Township, please call Sylvania Township Road Department at 419-882-0031, ext. 1503.
For dead animal pick up on county roads, call the Lucas County Engineer’s office at 419-213-2860, and on state routes, call the Ohio Department of Transportation at 419-825-1383.
Monthly Reports
Potholes:
Potholes are created when moisture seeps into the pavement, freezes, expands, and then thaws. This weakens the pavement. Traffic loosens the pavement even more, and it eventually crumbles and pops out.
Spring temperatures warm the cold pavement, melting and evaporating any frozen water. This creates air pockets that can eventually cause the pavement to break up. A winter of heavy snow or rain and severe freeze/thaw cycles can mean a big pothole season ahead.
The Sylvania Township Road Department will fix potholes on any Township road, please call 419-882-0031, ext.1503.
Storm Sewers:
Sylvania Township Road Department is responsible for storm sewers (open ditches, culverts, catch basins, pipes, and curb inlets) located within the public right-of-way. Township personnel inspect, clean, repair, or replace these components as necessary to keep the steady flow of stormwater. The property owner is responsible for storm sewer pipes, catch basins, and ditches located on private property outside the public right-of-way. Right-of-way is normally 25 feet from the center of a roadway.
Preventive maintenance is the best maintenance for storm sewers and ditches. This can only be achieved with the help of Township residents. Only stormwater (which is the precipitation from rain or melting of snow and ice) should go into the storm sewers and ditches. Leaves, sticks, or other yard waste should not be allowed to collect in ditches or in any area that would allow these items to be washed into the storm sewers and catch basins, as they are likely to seriously reduce water flow through the system. Once a storm system is clogged, the resulting backup of water can create hazards for motorists and damage to homes.
If you would like to request an inspection for a possible blocked or clogged storm sewer, please contact the STRD at 419-882-0031, ext. 1503.
What is the public right-of-way?
The public right-of-way is the land reserved for a street, alley, and walkway or for other public purposes. Several items may occupy space within the public right-of-way, such as sidewalks, street lights, traffic signals, fire hydrants and storm sewers. Public utilities such as gas and electric lines, telephone and cable TV lines may also be within the right-of-way.
The Sylvania Township Road Department maintains the Township right-of-way for road mowing and tree trimming, dead animal removal, storm sewers, and street signs.
Sylvania Township requires a permit be obtained from the Lucas County Engineer’s Office 419-213-2860 prior to the start of any excavation within the Township’s right-of-way area.
The only exception would be in the case of an emergency requiring immediate action to protect the public health, safety and welfare, in which case a permit must be obtained at the earliest possible opportunity. This includes driveway aprons, curb, gutter, storm drainage, sewer tie-ins, water main tie-ins, street construction and/or repairs, and road cuts.
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