Solid Waste Services eNews

The Mobile Household Hazardous Waste depot has moved from the Riverstown waste facility to the Aberfoyle waste facility, and will be there for the whole month of January.
*Please allow for time at the beginning and end of every month to empty, move and set up the depot*
The mobile depot will be stationed at:
6922 Concession 4, Puslinch Twp.
Operating Hours are:
Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays
Open to all Wellington County residents. This excludes Guelph...
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There are a few options for curbside Christmas tree collection this year. Listed below are the three options that are available.
Urban Curbside Christmas Tree Collection: 
For all residents with weekly curbside collection, natural Christmas trees will be picked up on your regular collection day the week of January 5, 2020. 
There is no charge for this service.
Place your Christmas tree at the curb or roadside in a visible location on the morning of...
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The Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington is expanding their Trees for Tots Christmas tree collection this year to Wellington County residents in the following areas: Aberfoyle, and Rockwood .
To participate in Trees for Tots Christmas tree collection, please register on the Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington website.
https://www.childrensfoundation.org/ways-to-help/events/trees-for-tots
If you do not register for this collection...
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During the holidays, many of us produce more waste than normal with lots of celebrations, food, and gifts. Here are a few tips that you can use to reduce your waste this holiday season.
Remember to bring your own reusable bags when shopping throughout the holidays. Plastic shopping bags can be reused, but are not accepted in the County’s blue box programme and will end up as garbage.  For recycling options, visit www.plasticfilmrecycling.org to find a location...
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The Mobile Household Hazardous Waste depot is moving from the Elora waste facility to the Riverstown waste facility, and will be there for the whole month of December.
Note: The mobile depot will be operational starting Thursday, December 5.
*Please allow for time at the beginning and end of every month to empty, move and set up the depot*
The mobile depot will be stationed at:
7254 Sideroad 5 West, Wellington North Twp.
Operating Hours are:
Tuesdays,...
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