Waste Management

The yard waste bin at the Douro-Dummer Public Works Depot is back for the season. 

The yard waste bin allows residents to dispose of their brush, leaves, and general yard waste for free. Read the full story for full list of accepted items. 

The scale at the Halls Glen Transfer Station is scheduled to be replaced starting April 23, 2026. This work is expected to take approximately two (2) weeks to complete.

During this time, site access will be modified and traffic flow may look a little different while construction is underway. Please use caution when visiting the site, follow all posted signage, and allow for extra time during your visit.

The Township is pleased to announce that two (2) Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection days have been scheduled for 2026.

These events provide an opportunity for residents to properly dispose of materials such as paints, solvents, batteries, and other household hazardous waste that should not be placed in regular garbage or recycling.

Read the full news posting for more information. 

Please be advised that the Township Office will be closed on Friday, April 3, 2026 and Monday, April, 6, 2026 for Easter. All office services will resume on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

Read this article for information on curbside waste and recycling collection changes, and a special Easter Weekend activity.

Due to poor road conditions on Monday, February 23 2026, service was impacted on some Township roads Township.

Due to poor road conditions on Monday, February 16, 2026, service was impacted in parts of the Township. For a full list of impacted roads, please view the news story of the Township website. 

Due to weather conditions, curbside waste collection on Thursday, January 15, 2026 has been delayed on several roads in the Township.

Waste Connections has informed the Township that drivers and trucks have been pulled off the road for the safety of the drivers and the public. 

To assist affected residents with missed garbage collection, the Township will accept up to three (3) bags of household garbage per household at the Halls Glen Transfer Station free of charge on the following dates and times:

• Wednesday, January 7, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• Saturday, January 10, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Please bring your Transfer Station card to confirm residency.

Due to weather conditions, curbside waste collection on Monday January 5, 2026 has been delayed on several roads in the Township.

If your waste is not collected by 5:00 p.m. on Monday January 5, 2026, please bring your garbage inside and expect a triple collection next week.