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2021 Tipping Fees

December 1, 2020 Uncategorized No Comments

At their November 26th, 2020 meeting, the Ottawa Valley Waste Management Board approved the 2021 Tipping Fees for the Centre. There are NO CHANGES to the 2021 fees. The fees will remain the same in 2021. Click here for the detailed fee schedules.

Waste Reduction Week

October 22, 2020 Uncategorized No Comments

October 19th – October 25th Waste Reduction Week raises awareness and encourages new ideas and solutions to help reduce waste across Canada. Click here to visit the Waste Reduction Week website. Follow along on our Facebook & Twitter pages for tips and tricks to reduce waste! Monday, October 19th – Circular Economy & Kick-Off A ...

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Leaf & Yard Waste

October 16, 2020 Uncategorized No Comments

Residents of Petawawa, Pembroke and Laurentian Valley: Acceptable leaf & yard waste will be collected on your regular collection day during the following weeks: 2020 FALL YARD WASTE COLLECTION: Week of October 19th – On Your Regular Collection Day Week of November 2nd – On Your Regular Collection Day Week of November 16th – On ...

Winter Hours

October 6, 2020 Uncategorized No Comments

Our shorter winter hours start on Tuesday, October 13th. We will be open: Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM Saturday, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Closed Sundays and Public Holidays This includes the Hazardous and Electronic Waste Depot and Reuse Centre. A few things to remember when visiting the Centre: Ensure loads are ...

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Preventing Bears from Visiting Your Community

October 6, 2020 Uncategorized No Comments

The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources recently notified the Ottawa Valley Waste Recovery Centre that there has been recent reports of bear activity in populated areas as they search for food sources. This typically leads bears to foraging for food in garbage cans or green carts. The important thing for residents to remember is, if ...

CLOSED Thanksgiving

October 6, 2020 Uncategorized No Comments

We are CLOSED on Monday, October 12th for Thanksgiving. Residents of Pembroke & Laurentian Valley – please note your collection day changes due to the holiday. Click here for curbside collection calendars. Our shorter winter hours start on October 13th. Click here for our regular hours.

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Fall Large Item Collection

September 8, 2020 Uncategorized No Comments

Collection of large household goods will be happening the week of September 14th 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 13th. Mark Behm, Township of Laurentian Valley Public Works Manager, wants residents to be aware of ...

Compost For Sale

September 8, 2020 Uncategorized No Comments

Compost is currently available for purchase during regular operating hours while supplies last. Click here for more information on compost. Please note, as of Fall 2019 we no longer produce wood mulch for purchase. We require the wood mulch in our composting operations and no longer have any available for sale.

CLOSED Labour Day

August 31, 2020 Uncategorized No Comments

We are CLOSED on Monday, September 7th for Labour Day. Residents of Pembroke & Laurentian Valley – please note your collection day changes due to the holiday. Click here for curbside collection calendars. Click here for our regular hours.

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Environmental Day Cancelled

August 19, 2020 Uncategorized No Comments

Due to the ongoing requirement to practice physical distancing, the August 22nd Environmental Day at Rockwood Public School has been cancelled. These annual events allow for the drop-off of hazardous and electronic waste at convenient locations within the Community. The Waste Recovery Centre remains open to accept these materials at their permanent depot on Woito Station Road. Sue ...

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