Welcome To Russell Township in Northeast Ohio

Join the Geauga and Portage Soil and Water Conservation Districts for an informative and FREE pond program on Thursday, May 12, 2011 from 6:00-8:30 pm at Swine Creek Lodge, 16004 Hayes Road in Middlefield Township. Now is your chance to learn more about aquatic plant identification and management, potential impacts of harmful algal blooms, fish stocking, and managing farm and backyard ponds. Featured speakers include pond experts William Lynch, Aquatic Ecosystems Specialist, OSU Extension and Steve Fender, Fender's Fish Hatchery. They will provide important information and answers to your pond questions! Registration is required due to limited seating, so please call (440)834-1122 to register by May 6th. Hope to see you there! click here

Russell Township Recycles!

Spring is just around the corner and the local recycling events are coming up soon. A new electronic waste recycling event has been added to the list of events at the Russell Recycling Center. Mark your calendars and prepare for Spring Cleaning!

Motor Oil Recycling
by Russell Township
at the Russell Township Recycling Center - resumes April 2nd
first Saturday of the month, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
holiday schedule: July motor oil recycling will be on July 9th; September motor oil recycling will be on September 10th

Electronic Waste Recycling
by Russell Township
at the Russell Township Recycling Center - April 9th click here

Appliance Collection
by the Geauga-Trumbull Solid Waste District
at the Engineer's Yard, 12665 Merritt Rd, Chardon; 9 a.m. to noon; - April 9th click here

Household Hazardous Waste Collection
by the Geauga-Trumbull Solid Waste District
at the Engineer's Yard, 12665 Merritt Rd, Chardon; 9 a.m. to noon; - April 16th click here

Document Shredding
by Russell Township
at the Russell Township Recycling Center - April 23rd click here

Document Destruction
by the Geauga-Trumbull Solid Waste District
at the Engineer's Yard, 12665 Merritt Rd, Chardon; 9 a.m. to noon; - May 14th click here

Scrap Tire Collection
by Russell Township
at the Russell Township Recycling Center - May 21st click here

E-Waste Collection
by the Geauga-Trumbull Solid Waste District
at the Engineer's Yard, 12665 Merritt Rd, Chardon; 9 a.m. to noon; - June 11th click here

Noise Pollution & Regulation

On February 5, 2011, the Russell Board of Trustees held a Special Meeting on Noise Pollution & Regulation. The documents discussed at that meeting are now available online. The two resolutions are DRAFTS. The Trustees welcome comments on the documents.

For the DRAFT noise resolution click here

For the DRAFT engine retarder resolution, click here

For the Ohio Revised Code section, click here

Russell Township News Available by E-mail

One goal of the Russell Township Board of Trustees is to improve communication with Russell residents. We hope you will take advantage of this new service.

Information will now be distributed by e-mail. Two newsletter subscriptions are available. One newsletter will be distributed at regular intervals and will include news items relevant to the regular activities of the Township.

The second newsletter will be sent out when the need arises for dissemination of time sensitive, critical information. This newsletter may report road closures or update residents on local crises.

By signing up for this service, your e-mail address is only used for the purpose stated. An email will be sent to your e-mail address for you to complete the opt-in process. You may opt-out or unsubscribe at any time. After you subscribe, please add russelltownship.us to your safe senders list. This will ensure that you get our emails.

Electricity and Natural Gas: Consumer Information

Here are several links that may assist you in researching and evaluating offers from utility companies. Prices and terms vary so it is important that you are aware of your options.

Storm Water Management

Russell Township is working to make sure that creeks and streams running through our community are clean and free of pollutants to keep the Chagrin River and Lake Erie watershed healthy. To learn how you can keep our water healthy, fix drainage problems, and save money, click here

For suggestions on how to lessen the impact of pollution on streams and lakes during the winter months, click here

To learn more about Russell Township's NPDES Phase II storm water program, click here

To read Chagrin River Watershed's latest tips for cleaning your home while maintaining your clean water supply, click here

Oil & Gas Well Drilling Information

If you are approached by an oil drilling company asking to drill an oil or gas well on your property, Zoning Inspector, Ric Machnics recommends you become well informed before signing a lease. It is critical that the lease language protects your interests. For information on oil and gas wells, questions you should ask and lease language, you can contact the Zoning Office at 440-338-5811 and Geauga Soil & Water Conservation District at 440-834-1122.

About Russell Township...

Russell Township is a community 20 miles east of the city of Cleveland. The residents of Russell enjoy excellent schools, libraries and services where young couples are starting families and where more mature couples are enjoying the peace and serenity of rolling wooded hills. There is a history that reaches back to the first family to settle here, the Gideon Russell family in 1818. They built their home on Chillicothe Road just south of the town center. Click to Continue...