Burn Ban in Effect

The Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan Department of Fire and Emergency Services has issued a ban on all burning in the Township effective immediately, because the fire danger indices for the area remain high, and there is no significant precipitation in the near future.

The burn ban will be in effect until further notice.

The Township website and social media accounts will be updated, as the situation changes.

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Notice of Construction - Sixth Line, Atchison Road & Whitfield Road

The Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan and its contractor Drain Bros. will be commencing construction activities on Sixth Line, Atchison Road and the east end of Whitfield Road.

Project Details: The existing road surface will be first pulverized, and a new aggregate base will be applied to the road followed by an application of asphalt resurfacing.

When: Work is expected to begin on August 5th and be completed by August 29th.

Traffic Impact: Traffic on these roads will be impacted, and lane closures can be expected.  Full road closures (local traffic only) may be necessary but will be temporary, (1 day maximum).

Alternate Route: Residents and visitors will have the option of either using Whitfield Road or Sixth Line/Atchison Road depending on where work is taking place.

If you would like more information about the construction project please contact or email Craig Brooks, Director of Operations 705-745-3595, directorofoperations@osmtownship.ca.

Garbage & Recycling

OSM Township provides curbside garbage and recycling pick up to all residents.
Circular Materials Ontario (CMO) is responsible for curbside recycling collection. Emterra Environmental has been contracted by CMO to provide this curbside recycling collection.

Has your Garbage or Recycling pick up been missed?

To report missed collection please contact:

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Waste Connections of Canada at 705-742-4268 for garbage collection.

Emterra Environmental at
1-888-597-1541 for recycling collection.

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Waste Transfer Station & Landfill

Holiday Collection Changes 2025

Civic Day - Monday, August 4, 2025

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Cancelled for Thursday.

  • Thurs. Dec. 25, 2025 moves to Fri. Dec. 26, 2025.
  • Fri. Dec. 26, 2025 moves to Sat. Dec. 27, 2025

Cancelled for Thursday.

To be collected on
Saturday, December 27, 2025.

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

Garbage

Recycling

Cancelled for Friday.

  • Fri. Dec, 26, 2025 moves to Sat. Dec. 27, 2025.

Normal Collection
No change to the schedule.

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

Composting

If you are interested in composting, Peterborough County offers the opportunity to purchase of composters.

Peterborough County provides waste reduction services to all residents.

The Peterborough County searchable waste portal can be used to find out your garbage and recycling schedule.

In the searchable waste portal use the "What Goes Where" tab to find recycling and disposal information for all kinds of household items.

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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