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 …

We are CLOSED Monday, July 1st for Canada 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 …

Laurentian Valley, ON (June 11th, 2019) – Ottawa Valley Waste Recovery Centre is grateful for the quick action from local emergency personnel and Centre staff when responding to the landfill fire at the site on Saturday, June 8th.  There were no injuries or structural damage from the fire.  Some heavy equipment which was parked in …

The next Environmental Day is June 8th – **NEW LOCATION** – Pembroke & Area Community Centre (PEM Ice 2) – Enter off Boundary Road. 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. Ensure hazardous waste is in the original …

Compost and wood mulch will be for sale starting Monday, April 29th. Click here for more information.

Starting Monday, April 1st we will be open longer to serve you better: 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 site: Ensure load is properly secured/tarped while transporting to OVWRC.Wear appropriate footwear for your safety.Keep …