We are open regular hours on Monday, November 11th, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM.  There is no change to curbside collection in Petawawa, Pembroke and Laurentian Valley.

Have you “herd” about our sheep?  See what I did there? Read on to find out more! The Ottawa Valley Waste Recovery Centre employed over 20 new staff this summer but not in the way you would think. OVWRC partnered with local farmer and North Algona Wilberforce Councilor Janet Reiche-Schoenfeldt who brought in a small …

WINTER HOURS START OCTOBER 15th: Monday to Friday – 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM Saturday – 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM CLOSED Sundays & Public Holidays A few reminders when visiting the site: Ensure load is properly secured/tarped while transporting to OVWRC. Wear appropriate footwear for your safety. Keep children and animals in vehicles at …

Residents of the Town of Petawawa, City of Pembroke and Township of Laurentian Valley are reminded how to handle the excess amount of yard waste and branches they may have this time of year. Leaf & Yard Waste Leaf and yard waste includes leaves, garden plants, grass clippings and hedge trimmings. Leaf and yard waste …

We are CLOSED Monday, October 14th for Labour Day. For residents in Pembroke & Laurentian Valley, your collection day moves ahead one day. Our regular operating hours (October 10th, 11th & 12th): Monday to Friday – 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday – 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM CLOSED Sundays & Public Holidays WINTER HOURS …

Fall collection of large household goods will be happening soon for residents in the Town of Petawawa, City of Pembroke and Township of Laurentian Valley.  Acceptable items must not be placed curbside earlier than Sunday, September 8th.  For more information visit: https://ovwrc.com/large-item-collection/ In order for material to be collected it must be properly separated into four …

We are CLOSED Monday, September 2nd for Labour Day. For residents in Pembroke & Laurentian Valley, your collection day moves ahead one day. Our regular operating hours are: Monday to Friday – 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday – 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM CLOSED Sundays & Public Holidays A few reminders when visiting the …

The next Environmental Day is August 24th at Rockwood Public School, 11588 Round Lake Road.  This is our last Environmental Day of the year. Open 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM for residents in Petawawa, Pembroke, Laurentian Valley and North Algona Wilberforce. For drop-off of Hazardous & Electronic Waste.  Residential only, no commercial drop-off.  Containers must be 5 gallon …

Once again, the Ottawa Valley Waste Recovery Centre’s (OVWRC) promotion and education program was recognized for excellence by the Municipal Waste Association (MWA).  The annual MWA Promotion & Education Awards were presented earlier this year at the MWA Conference held in Huntsville. The awards recognize excellence in municipal promotional and educational materials that help contribute …

We are CLOSED Monday, August 5th for the Civic Holiday. For residents in Pembroke & Laurentian Valley, your collection day moves ahead one day. Our regular operating hours are: Monday to Friday – 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday – 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM CLOSED Sundays & Public Holidays A few reminders when visiting …