Winter Hours start October 1st. Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. CLOSED Public Holidays CLOSED Sundays A few things to remember when visiting the Centre: No smoking on OVWRC property Wear appropriate clothing and footwear for your safety Children must remain in vehicles at all times Ensure …

Leaf & Yard Waste Compost is available for purchase while supplies last. Compost is $25 per cubic yard. Wood Mulch is also available for purchase.  Utility grade wood mulch, natural in color is $20 per cubic yard. Click here for more information on both those products. 

OVWRC’s next Environmental Day for drop-off of Electronic and Hazardous Waste is August 26th at Rockwood Public School – 11588 Round Lake Rd from 9 AM – 3 PM. Click here for more information on acceptable items.   Please note tires are no longer accepted at Environmental Days.

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 …

Please note changes to operating hours due to Canada Day. CLOSED – Canada Day, Saturday, July 1 OPEN – Monday, July 3 – 8 AM – 4 PM (including the Hazardous & Electronic Waste Depot & Reuse Centre) OVWRC Regular Operating Hours Monday to Friday – 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday – 8:00 a.m. …

OVWRC’s next Environmental Day for drop-off of Electronic and Hazardous Waste is June 10 at KI Canada – enter off Paul Martin Drive at the top parking lot. Click here for more information on acceptable items.   Please note tires are no longer accepted at Environmental Days.

Curbside collection of Large Items occurs the week of May 29th in the Town of Petawawa, City of Pembroke and Township of Laurentian Valley.  Collection is for household items like furniture, mattresses, scrap metal and electronic waste ONLY.  Smaller items must be placed in a garbage bag and put out for regular garbage collection (within bag limits). Click here for …

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.

Updated: May 23rd, 2017 We are SOLD OUT of compost. Utility grade wood mulch, natural in color is also available for purchase. Click here for more information. 

Effective, April 1st, 2017 the Ottawa Valley Waste Recovery Centre is open:  Monday to Friday – 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday – 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This includes the Hazardous & Electronic Waste Depot & Reuse Centre. We are CLOSED Sundays & Public Holidays CLOSED Good Friday (April 14) OPEN Easter Monday (April …