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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 ...

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Holiday Operating Hours – Family Day

February 12, 2018 Uncategorized No Comments

Please note that we are closed on Monday, February 19th for Family Day. Residents in Pembroke & Laurentian Valley – please note changes to collection; your collection moves ahead one day. Our regular operating hours are: Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. CLOSED Sundays and Public Holidays ...

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 ...

Reduce reuse recycle right this holiday season

Waste Reduction During the Holidays

December 18, 2017 Uncategorized No Comments

Christmas is a time to bring together family and friends to celebrate the season however it also means an increase in our recycling and garbage. Here are a few tips to reduce waste and recycle right this holiday season: Reduce: Make the wrapping part of the gift. Wrap a book in a scarf, a box ...

Holiday Hours

December 18, 2017 Uncategorized No Comments

Please note changes to OVWRC’s Operating Hours (including the Hazardous & Electronic Waste Depot & Reuse Centre) due to Christmas and New Year’s: Monday, December 25th – CLOSED Tuesday, December 26th – 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday, January 1st – CLOSED Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all the staff at Ottawa Valley ...

2018 Tipping Fees

November 21, 2017 Uncategorized No Comments

The 2018 Tipping Fees were approved by the Ottawa Valley Waste Management Board at their November 16th, 2017 meeting. Click here to view the 2018 Tipping Fees and download the PDF files

Remembrance Day

November 6, 2017 Uncategorized No Comments

There are NO CHANGES to our regular operating hours on Saturday, November 11th. Winter Operating Hours Including the Hazardous & Electronic Waste Depot & Reuse Centre Monday to Friday – 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday – 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. CLOSED Sundays & Public Holidays A few things to remember when visiting the Centre: ...

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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 ...

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