Services provided by the Township
Norwich Township has partnered with several organizations to provide a number of services to the community. Each service has been specifically designed for our residents and will offer information, training or experience on a number of topics.
Animal Control
Child Car Seat Safety Check
Household Hazardous Waste Collections
Immunizations
Law Enforcement
Mercury Thermometer Exchange
Mosquito Control
Refuse/Recycling
Animal Control
Stray Dogs and Cats
Norwich Township encourages the responsible control of domestic animals on public and private properties. Domestic animals that are allowed to roam can be aggressive threats and contribute to the continuing rabies problem in this region. Because domestic cats and dogs are the primary carriers of rabies to humans, we consider stray cat and dog encounters with residents and park visitors to be a serious safety concern. We also ask people to be aware of the detrimental effects that feral and free-ranging domestic cats can have on native wildlife and natural ecosystems. Domestic cats are a significant factor in the mortality of desirable small mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians. For these reasons, Norwich Township requires that pets be properly confined and controlled.
Stray or Loose Dogs
Report stray or loose dogs to either the Hilliard Division of Police at (614) 876-7321 or to the Franklin County Department of Animal Care and Control at (614) 462-3400. The Franklin County Department of Animal Care and Control has one or more animal control officers on duty 24 hours a day, every day of the year. This agency is also responsible for enforcement of dog-related laws and operates the Franklin County dog shelter at 1731 Alum Creek Drive. For more information, go to http://www.franklincountyohio.gov/commissioners/ancl/programs/enforcement.cfm.
Stray Cats
The Capital Area Humane Society (CAHS) at (614) 777-7387 will accept stray cats and other animals for a fee if they have space available in their facility at 3015 Scioto-Darby Executive Court in Hilliard. For more information, go to http://www.cahs-pets.org/.
Roadside Animals
Norwich Township will assist in removing dead wildlife from Township roads whenever possible. Report dead wildlife found on roads to the Norwich Township Roads Superintendent at (614) 876-2236 during normal business hours.
Child Car Seat Safety Check
Norwich Township is pleased to announce the return of the Child Car Seat Safety Check. This program is designed to assist families, who already have car seats, in ensuring that they are installed properly. These checks, by appointment only, will be held the third Monday of each month from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM at Norwich Township Fire Department Station 81, located at 5181 Northwest Parkway.
To better serve the residents of Norwich Township, beginning in October 2010, Norwich Township will offer the Child Car Seat Safety Check twice a month. These appointments will move to the first and third Thursday of each month, beginning on October 7, 2010. Appointment are available from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM. To schedule your appointment, please call (614) 876-7694.
Norwich Township Fire Department is a proud member of the Central Ohio Safe Kids Coalition. For more information, go to http://www.publichealth.columbus.gov/programs/programs_35.asp.
Household Hazardous Waste Collections
Most households have hazardous waste materials that cannot legally be disposed with regular trash because they can cause injury or are harmful if not used, stored, or disposed properly. Items such as paint (not latex), lighter fluid, gasoline, paint thinner, kerosene, polishes, adhesives, pool chemicals, acids, drain cleaner, paint stripper, antifreeze, insecticides, rat poison, mercury/Ni-cad and lithium batteries should be disposed of at a household hazardous waste collection.
The Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO) has opened a permanent Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection site at 1249 Essex Avenue, Columbus. This location has regularly scheduled weekly hours, but closed on holidays. Hours are Wednesdays and Fridays 12:00PM - 6:00PM and Thursdays 9:00AM - 5:00PM. SWACO will also continue with their monthly mobile HHW collection events. Those locations are as follows:
April 24, 2010 - Dublin/NW Ashland, Inc. - 5200 Blazer Parkway
June 19, 2010 - Columbus/SE Alum Creek Drive Transfer Facility - 2100 Alum Creek Drive
September 4, 2010 - Westerville/NE City Service Department - 350 Park Meadow Road
October 16, 2010 - Grove City/SW TOSOH America, Inc. - 3600 Gantz Road
No materials from businesses will be accepted at either location. If your business has hazardous waste materials to dispose, please call the Ohio EPA (614) 728-3778.
Did you know... you can dry up latex paint! Latex paint is water soluble and can be dried out converting it to a non-hazardous material. There are point hardeners available in stores or you can mix the paint with cat litter or sawdust. Leave the lid off to speed up the process. When the paint is dry, throw it in with your regular trash.
For more information, go to http://www.swaco.org/SmartPeople/HHW.aspx.
Immunizations
The Franklin County Health Department offers child and adult immunizations at Norwich Township Fire Station 83, 4283 Davidson Road, on the second Wednesday of every month. Immunizations are given from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Required immunizations are available for a $10 administration fee to children ages one month to 18 years of age. In addition, there is a $15.00 assessment fee that will be charged each visit. No one will be turned away due to inability to pay. Adult immunizations are also available at the clinic and vary in price according to the vaccine; however, international travel immunizations are not available.
Please be sure to bring your child's shot record with you to the clinic. A completed consent form is required if a parent or legal guardian is not present at the clinic. For more information, go to http://www.franklincountyohio.gov/board_of_health/immunizations.htm.
Law Enforcement
Police services, including patrol and investigation, are provided by the Hilliard Police Department for both the unincorporated areas and areas within the city limits. Residents of the Township who reside within the City of Columbus are served by the Columbus Division of Police.
