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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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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 ...

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