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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 Victoria Day

May 19, 2022 Uncategorized No Comments

We are CLOSED on Monday, May 23 for the Victoria Day Holiday. Residents of Pembroke and Laurentian Valley, your collection day moves ahead one day next week. Click here for our regular operating hours. We are currently sold out of compost and expect to have more available in the Fall. A few things to remember when ...

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Environmental Days Return

May 5, 2022 Uncategorized No Comments

The Ottawa Valley Waste Recovery Centre (OVWRC) is pleased to offer the Environmental Days once again. After being cancelled the last two years due to COVID-19, the special event days will return to Petawawa, Pembroke and Laurentian Valley. “The Environmental Days provide a convenient location within the community for residents to dispose of their hazardous ...

Easter Holiday Hours

April 12, 2022 Uncategorized No Comments

We are CLOSED on Friday, April 15. We are OPEN on Saturday, April 16, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. We are OPEN on Monday, April 18, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. CLOSED Sundays Click here for our regular operating hours. Compost is not yet available for purchase. Click here for more information. A few things to ...

Summer Hours

April 1, 2022 Uncategorized No Comments

We are now open summer hours! Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Sundays and Public Holidays This includes the Hazardous and Electronic Waste Depot and Reuse Centre. A few things to remember when visiting the Centre: Ensure loads are safely secured during transport to OVWRC Wear ...

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Collection Schedules Being Delivered

March 17, 2022 Uncategorized No Comments

The 2022/2023 Collection Schedules are being mailed out the week of March 21 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 ...

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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