Elizabeth Graham

September 30

September 26, 2022 Uncategorized No Comments

We are OPEN regular hours on Friday, September 30. There are no changes to curbside collection in Petawawa and Laurentian Valley. Compost will be available for purchase at Ottawa Valley Waste Recovery Centre. Visit the Government of Canada’s website to learn more about the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

SEPTEMBER 19

September 15, 2022 Uncategorized No Comments

We are open regular hours on Monday, September 19, 2022. Click here for our regular hours.

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Fall Large Item Collection

August 29, 2022 Uncategorized No Comments

August 29, 2022 – 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 11. Residents are reminded that scavenging of materials that are set out for large item collection ...

Closed Labour Day

August 29, 2022 Uncategorized No Comments

We are CLOSED on Monday, September 5 for Labour Day. Residents of Pembroke and Laurentian Valley, your collection will move ahead one day. Click here for our regular operating hours. A few things to remember when visiting the Centre: Ensure loads are safely secured during transport to OVWRC No smoking on OVWRC property Wear appropriate clothing ...

Closed Canada Day

June 28, 2022 Uncategorized No Comments

We are CLOSED on Friday, July 1 for Canada Day. Residents of Petawawa and Laurentian Valley with Friday collection, your collection will be on Saturday. Click here for our regular operating hours. A few things to remember when visiting the Centre: Ensure loads are safely secured during transport to OVWRC No smoking on OVWRC property Wear ...

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Spring Large Item Collection

May 19, 2022 Uncategorized No Comments

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, May 29. Residents are reminded that scavenging of materials that are set-out for large item collection is not permitted under Municipal ...

CLOSED Family Day

February 11, 2022 Uncategorized No Comments

We are CLOSED on Monday, February 21, Family Day. Click here for our regular operating hours. A few things to remember when visiting the Centre: Ensure loads are safely secured during transport to OVWRC No smoking on OVWRC property Wear appropriate clothing and footwear for your safety Children and pets must remain in vehicles at all ...

OVWRC Turns 20!

February 11, 2022 Uncategorized No Comments

It has been two decades since the Ottawa Valley Waste Recovery Centre (OVWRC) opened to receive Municipal waste, recycling and organic material. Since 2002, OVWRC has worked together with local Municipalities to “walk lightly on the environment” and keep over 300,000 tonnes of recyclables, food and yard waste and construction and demolition material out of ...

Winter Green Cart Tips

January 28, 2022 Uncategorized No Comments

Composting is important, even in the winter. Try these tips to prevent your organic material from freezing to your green cart. Place crumpled newspaper at the bottom of your green cart or use a paper leaf & yard waste bag to line your cart. Continue to layer paper between the material in your cart. Material ...

Holiday Waste Reduction Tips

December 16, 2021 Uncategorized No Comments

Preparation for the holiday season is well underway meaning an increase in our recycling and garbage. Zero Waste Canada estimates that from mid-November to mid-January, the average Canadian generates about 25 per cent more trash than during the rest of the year. Here are a few tips to reduce waste and recycle right this holiday ...

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