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We are CLOSED on Canada Day, Wednesday, July 1st.  Residents of Petawawa, Pembroke & Laurentian Valley – please note your collection days changes due to the holiday. Click here for curbside collection calendars.  Click here for our regular hours. 

There is no Environmental Day on Saturday, June 6th at the Pembroke & Area Community Centre due to the ongoing physical distance requirement. The Centre remains open to accept Hazardous Waste & Electronic Waste at our permanent depot on Woito Station Road. Click here for more information. 

We are now open longer on Thursdays. Until the end of August we will be open Thursdays until 6:30! Summer Hours Monday – Friday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM Thursday 7:00 AM – 6:30 PM (Until August 27th) Saturday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM CLOSED Sundays & Public Holidays A few things to remember when visiting the …

Large Item Collection is occurring as scheduled. Spring 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 24th. Residents are reminded to not approach collection staff in order to …

We are CLOSED on Victoria Day Monday, May 18th.  Residents of Pembroke and Laurentian Valley – your collection moves ahead one day next week. Click here for our regular hours.  A reminder of the Leaf and Yard Waste Collection happening next week in Petawawa, Pembroke and Laurentian Valley:  https://ovwrc.com/leaf-yard-waste/  

Edited – May 20th : The August 22nd Environmental Day is cancelled. Due to the ongoing requirement to practice physical distancing, the Ottawa Valley Waste Recovery Centre, has cancelled the Environmental Days scheduled for June 6th at the Pembroke & Area Community Centre and August 22nd at Rockwood Public School.   These annual events allow for …

We are sold out of Compost for Spring/Summer 2020. There may be some available for purchase in Fall 2020. For more information on our compost click here. 

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 …

We are CLOSED Good Friday, April 10th and open regular hours Monday, April 13th.  Residents in Petawawa and Laurentian Valley with Friday collection – your collection moves to Saturday. Our regular hours are Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturdays, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.  Closed Sundays and Public Holidays.  This includes the Hazardous …

Our extended Summer Hours start on Wednesday, April 1st.    We will be open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturdays, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.  Closed Sundays and Public Holidays.  This includes the Hazardous & Electronic Waste Depot and Reuse Centre. Extending our hours during this time will ensure customers can visit …