Elizabeth Graham

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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OVWRC Remains Open

March 17, 2020 Uncategorized No Comments

At this time the Centre remains open and local waste management programs remain status quo.

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Town of Petawawa Residents

February 27, 2020 Uncategorized No Comments

Town of Petawawa residents are asked to note an error that was found on the 2019/2020 Waste Management Collection Schedules. The March 2020 calendar does not reflect the correct materials to be collected. Residents are reminded to continue the regular, alternating weeks of curbside collection (Week 1 – Yellow Bin and Garbage, Week 2 – ...

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Remembrance Day

November 8, 2019 Uncategorized No Comments

We are open regular hours on Monday, November 11th, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM. There is no change to curbside collection in Petawawa, Pembroke and Laurentian Valley.

Have You Herd About Our Sheep?

October 23, 2019 Uncategorized No Comments

Have you “herd” about our sheep? See what I did there? Read on to find out more! The Ottawa Valley Waste Recovery Centre employed over 20 new staff this summer but not in the way you would think. OVWRC partnered with local farmer and North Algona Wilberforce Councilor Janet Reiche-Schoenfeldt who brought in a small ...

OVWRC Wins Award

August 7, 2019 Uncategorized No Comments

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 ...

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Landfill Fire Update

June 11, 2019 Uncategorized No Comments

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 ...

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Collection Schedules

March 11, 2019 Uncategorized No Comments

Petawawa, Pembroke and Laurentian Valley – Receiving Waste Collection Schedule Soon March 6th, 2019 – The 2019/2020 Collection Schedules are being mailed out the week of March 18th 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 ...

2019 Tipping Fees

November 20, 2018 Uncategorized No Comments

Click here to view the fees and download a 2019 Tipping Fee Schedule. Ottawa Valley Waste Management Board Sets 2019 Tipping Fees Residents and Businesses to Expect Changes to Disposal Fees in 2019 Laurentian Valley, ON (November 21st, 2018) – At their November meeting, the Ottawa Valley Waste Management Board set the Waste Recovery Centre ...

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Leaf & Yard Waste

October 3, 2018 Uncategorized No Comments

Residential Leaf & Yard Waste (L&YW) that meets the size requirements can be dropped off at the OVWRC during regular operating hours, no charge, when free of plastics. Curbside collection of L&YW occurs when the L&YW symbol appears on your collection schedule. Click here for more information on size requirements and curbside collection dates.

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