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Chester County approves $175,000 purchase of Lansford recycle site to preserve convenience center

Chester County Council · March 17, 2026
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Summary

The County Council approved resolution 2026-06 to buy the 1.287-acre Lansford Canal convenience/recycle site at 3725 Kataba River Road for $175,000, using development-fee funds rather than the general fund; county officials said buying the existing site avoids an estimated $250,000 replacement cost.

Chester County Council voted to approve resolution 2026-06 authorizing the purchase of approximately 1.287 acres known as the Lansford Recycle Center at 3725 Kataba River Road for $175,000.

Speaking to the measure, Mr. Hester said the purchase would use funds collected under a 2024 ordinance and not come from the general fund. "This…

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