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Discontinuation of Mixed C&D Waste Program

March 23, 2018 Uncategorized No Comments

In 2012, the Ottawa Valley Waste Recovery Centre began a pilot program to assess the feasibility of sorting mixed construction and demolition (C & D) waste on site that contained small quantities of landfill waste. Since the pilot project began, on average, 330 tonnes of material has been diverted from landfill each year. While the ...

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New Collection Schedules!

March 2, 2018 Uncategorized No Comments

The 2018/2019 Collection Schedules are being mailed out the week of March 5th to residents in Petawawa, Pembroke and Laurentian Valley. The annual calendar, distributed by the Ottawa Valley Waste Recovery Centre on behalf of the Municipalities, outlines collection days for waste, recycling and green carts as well as special collections such as leaf and ...

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Chair & Vice-Chair Re-Elected

February 20, 2018 Uncategorized No Comments

At its first meeting in 2018, the Ottawa Valley Waste Management Board re-elected Laurentian Valley Mayor Steve Bennett as Chair and Petawawa Deputy Mayor Tom Mohns as Vice-Chair. Both are familiar with the position as this will be Mayor Bennett’s fifteenth year as Chair and Deputy Mayor Mohns’ thirteenth year as Vice-Chair. The Board is ...

Proper Disposal of Wood Ashes

February 5, 2018 Uncategorized No Comments

Even though the ashes you’ve cleaned out of your wood stove may look like they’ve cooled off, there is a good chance there may still be some burning embers. Hot ashes will melt green carts, set garbage collection trucks on fire and even cause significant property damage. A recent house fire in Petawawa was directly ...

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Leaf & Yard Waste

October 17, 2017 Uncategorized No Comments

Leaf & Yard Waste meeting the following criteria can be dropped off loose or in paper bags at OVWRC for no charge: Individual branches must not exceed 2 inch (5 cm) in diameter or 4 ft (1.2 m) in length. Bundled branches and twigs must not exceed 2 ft. (0.6 m) in diameter. Acceptable items ...

Unique Campaign Wins Gold

June 23, 2017 Uncategorized No Comments

Laurentian Valley, ON (June 20th, 2017) – Once again, the Ottawa Valley Waste Recovery Centre’s promotion and education program was recognized for excellence by the Municipal Waste Association (MWA). The annual MWA Promotion & Education Awards were presented in May at the MWA Spring Workshop held in Hunstville. The awards recognize excellence in municipal promotional ...

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Leaf & Yard Waste

May 24, 2017 Uncategorized No Comments

Acceptable Leaf & Yard Waste (L&YW) meeting these requirements can be dropped off at the OVWRC during regular operating hours, no charge, when free of plastics. Curbside collection of L&YW is occurring now in the Town of Petawawa, City of Pembroke and Township of Laurentian Valley. Click here for set-out requirements and collection dates.

2017/2018 Collection Schedules

March 1, 2017 Uncategorized No Comments

The 2017/2018 Collection Schedules are being delivered via Canada Post to residents in Petawawa, Pembroke and Laurentian Valley starting March 6th. Delivery is expected to be completed by March 17th. Copies are also available here for download. Below is the complete media release from Petawawa, Pembroke & Laurentian Valley: February 28th, 2017 – The 2017/2018 ...

OVWRC Employees Recognized for 15 Years of Service

February 9, 2017 Uncategorized No Comments

Laurentian Valley, ON (February 9th, 2017) – Annually, the Ottawa Valley Waste Recovery Centre (OVWRC) recognizes staff who have achieved three, five, ten and fifteen years of service. (ABOVE): Sue McCrae, Waste Recovery Centre General Manager (right) presents (left to right) Laurie Benjamin, Diversion Supervisor, Chris Hoffman, Waste Technician, Mary Ryan, Gatehouse Attendant, Alan Schutt, ...

Staff Make Donation to Local Organizations

January 26, 2017 Uncategorized No Comments

Laurentian Valley, ON (December 21st, 2016): Recently, Ottawa Valley Waste Recovery Centre Staff made a donation in the amount of $228.50 to Family and Children Services of Renfrew County to assist a family in need this holiday season. Waste Recovery Centre staff are responsible for sorting over 6,000 tonnes of recyclables a year. While sorting, ...

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