Residents of Petawawa, Pembroke, and Laurentian Valley are reminded to prepare for leaf and yard waste collection on their designated days. Waste will be collected separately from other materials during October and November.
Petawawa & Laurentian Valley: Weeks of October 14, October 28, November 11.
Pembroke: Weeks of October 14, November 4, November 18.
Only leaves, garden plants, grass clippings, and hedge trimmings will be accepted. Waste must be placed in reusable containers (lids off), cardboard boxes, or paper bags. No plastic bags are allowed.
Branches will also be collected with yard waste, with size limits of 2 inches in diameter and 4 feet in length. Bundle branches with biodegradable string only.
Residents can also drop off yard waste at the Ottawa Valley Waste Recovery Centre (OVWRC). For more details, visit www.ovwrc.com.
(Written by: Kyle Robinson)