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September 30th

September 29, 2021 Uncategorized No Comments

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

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Vegetation Management Using Sheep

September 14, 2021 Uncategorized No Comments

The Ottawa Valley Waste Recovery Centre is once again utilizing sheep to provide natural vegetation management at their location on Woito Station Road. Over 45 ewes and lambs have been provided through a partnership with local farmer and North Algona Wilberforce Councilor Janet Reiche-Schoenfeldt. The concept of using goats or sheep to assist with vegetation ...

CLOSED Labour Day

August 31, 2021 Uncategorized No Comments

We are CLOSED on Monday, September 6th for Labour 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 ...

Closed Canada Day

June 25, 2021 Uncategorized No Comments

We are CLOSED on Thursday, July 1st. 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 times for ...

CLOSED Victoria Day

May 20, 2021 Uncategorized No Comments

We are CLOSED on Monday, May 24th. 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 times for ...

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 ...

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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 ...

Leaf & Yard Waste

April 15, 2020 Uncategorized No Comments

Please note the following: Leaves & Grass Clipping ONLY (loose or in paper bags) accepted at OVWRC – NO CHARGE (Partner Municipalities) Mixed Leaf & Yard Waste, Branches, Tree Limbs, Wood Chips, Sawdust and Stumps will be directed to the Construction & Demolition Site and Tipping Fees will apply. This change reflects the fact that ...

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