Family Day Closure

The Municipal and Fire Administration Offices, as well as the Waste Transfer Station

will be closed for Family Day on Monday, February 16, 2026.

Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

Important Note: Residential curbside garbage and recycling collection will not be affected by the holiday.

FREE Family Day Public Skating from 2:00 p.m.- 2:50 p.m.

OSM Council and Staff wish you a safe and happy holiday weekend.

Garbage

OSM Township provides curbside garbage collection for all residents. Garbage Collection is provided by Waste Connections of Canada on behalf of the Township.

Missed Collection

If your garbage was not collected, please contact:

Waste Connections of Canada

705-742-4268

Garbage Collection Guidelines

Households
• Each household may place up to two (2) standard-sized clear garbage bags at the curb each week.

Businesses
• Businesses may place up to four (4) standard-sized clear garbage bags at the curb each week.
• If your business produces more than four bags per week, please arrange service with a private waste contractor.

Collection Timing
• Garbage must be placed at the curb no later than 7:00 a.m. on collection day.
• Do not place garbage out the night before to help prevent issues with wildlife.

Note: OSM implemented a clear bag program in 2020.

**Waste Connections of Canada is not responsible for garbage torn open by animals, and homeowners/businesses must clean up any roadside litter caused by opened bags.

FAQ Garbage/Waste FAQ Clear Bag Program FAQ Disposal Of Unwanted Items

Waste Exemption for Medical Reasons

If a resident with a medical condition has the probability to generate excess amounts of non-hazardous waste beyond their control, they can apply for an exemption from the maximum weekly established limit for curbside pick-up.

Application for Waste Exemption for Medical Reasons

Holiday Collection Changes 2026

Family Day - Monday, February 16, 2026

Garbage
Normal Collection
No change to the schedule.

Garbage

Cancelled for Friday.

To be collected on
Saturday, April 4, 2026

 

Garbage
Normal Collection
No change to the schedule.

Garbage
Normal Collection
No change to the schedule.

Garbage

All collection days starting Wednesday shift collection day by one day.

  • Wed., Jul. 1, 2026 moves to Thurs., Jul. 2, 2026
  • Thurs., Jul. 2, 2026 moves to Fri Jul. 3, 2026, and
  • Fri. Jul. 3, 2026 moves to Sat. Jul. 4, 2026

 

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

Cancelled for Thursday.

  • Fri. Dec. 25, 2026 moves to Sat. Dec. 26, 2026.

Please remember to have all collections to the curbside prior to 7:00 a.m.

Garbage

 

Normal Collection
No change to schedule.

 

Please remember to have all collections to the curbside prior to 7:00 a.m.

Garbage

Cancelled for Friday.

To be collected on
Saturday, January 2, 2026

Please remember to have all collections to the curbside prior to 7:00 a.m.

Composting & Green Waste

Composting is not mandatory, organic material may go in the clear garbage bag. If you would like to reduce organic material in the garbage, you can compost at home or by taking your organic material to the OSM Transfer Station. All information is available on the Peterborough County website.

FAQ Green Waste

Peterborough County Waste Portal

Waste Reduction Services in Peterborough County
Peterborough County offers waste reduction services to all residents.

Use the Peterborough County Waste Portal to:

·         Check your garbage and recycling schedule.

·         Find out how to recycle or dispose of household items using the “What Goes Where” tab.

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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