Half Load Restrictions

Half loads have been lifted as of Monday, April 15th, 2024.

For further information please contact:

Craig Brooks, Director of Public Works
directorpublicworks@osmtownship.ca
705-745-3595

Garbage

To report missed garbage collection, contact Waste Connections of Canada at 705-742-4268.

Clear Garbage Bag Program

OSM Township implemented the clear garbage bag program in September 2020.

The clear garbage bag program entices residents and businesses to create less waste.
And, encourages the disposal of:

  • recyclable,
  • compostable and
  • hazardous materials by the appropriate methods

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

If you have questions or concerns about the clear garbage bag program, please contact:

Craig Brooks, Director of Public Works at 705-745-3595 or

Deputy CAO/Clerk Heather Scott at 705-295-6852 Ext. 223

Household trash can with a full clear garbage bag beside
  • Each household is allowed two (2) normal sized clear garbage bags for pick up each week.
  • Businesses can put out four (4) normal sized clear garbage bags for pick up each week.
    If your business exceeds four (4) bags of garbage a week, contact a private contractor.
  • Garbage needs to be at the road no later than 7:00 a.m. to avoid missing collection.
  • Garbage should not be placed at the road overnight to avoid the nuisances caused by wild animals.
  • Waste Connections of Canada is not responsible for collecting your garbage if it is ripped open by animals prior to collection.
  • It is up to the homeowner to clean up any messes on the roadside made by opened garbage bags.
Racoon looking up sitting inside a trash can

Holiday Collection Changes 2024

Garbage

Cancelled for Friday.

To be collected on
Saturday, March 30, 2024

 

Garbage
Normal Collection
No change to the schedule.

Garbage
Normal Collection
No change to the schedule.

Garbage
Normal Collection
No change to the schedule.

Garbage
Normal Collection
No change to the schedule.

Garbage
Normal Collection
No change to the schedule.

Garbage
Normal Collection
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Garbage
Normal Collection
No change to the schedule.

Garbage
Normal Collection
No change to the schedule.

Garbage

Cancelled for Wednesday.

To be collected on Saturday, December 28, 2024.

 

Contact Us

P.O. Box 70,
20 Third Street,
Keene, ON, K0L 2G0
Phone: 705-295-6852
Fax: 705-295-6405
info@osmtownship.ca

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