The Town of The Blue Mountains would like to advise residents of upcoming service changes due to the Thanksgiving Holiday.
Town Hall
Town Hall will be closed on Monday, October 12, 2026. Town Hall will re-open with regular hours on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
Waste Collection
Curbside waste collection will occur as usual on Monday, October 12, and for the remainder of the week. Operations staff have provided additional reminders regarding collection:
- Weekly bag limit: Three bags – the first garbage bag is free, the second bag requires one tag, and the third bag requires two tags. Each tag costs $5.00.
- All garbage, organics and recycling must be on the curbside by 7:00 a.m. on your collection day and no earlier than 7:00 p.m. on the day prior (subject to fines).
- Oversized cardboard is to be flattened, cut into 18” x 24” pieces and placed next to your recycle boxes.
- Ensure the Full/Empty tab is tethered to your stationary waste box and fully visible to the collection crew.
- Landfill and Recycling Depot Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Landfill & Recycling Depot will be closed on all statutory holidays, including Monday, October 12, 2026.
Fall Yard Waste collection begins on Monday, October 12 and runs until Thursday, November 19, 2026.
- Yard waste is collected on your regular curbside collection day and must be curbside by 7:00 a.m.
- Yard waste collected curbside is limited to 10 compostable bags or containers weekly.
- Oversized yard waste is not collected curbside but can be delivered to the Landfill and Recycling Depot free-of-charge.
- Oversized yard waste refers to any plant material that is too large to fit into a container or yard waste bag that is 89cm high x 41cm wide, or bags over the 10 bag limit.
For more information and service updates regarding waste collection, the “TBM Waste Resource App” is available for download from Apple & Android.
The Blue Mountains Public Library
The Blue Mountains Public Library (173 Bruce St. South) and Craigleith Heritage Depot Museum and Archive (113 Lakeshore Road E.) will be closed on Monday, October 12, 2026. The Library will re-open with regular hours on Tuesday, October 13. The Museum will re-open with regular hours on Thursday, October 15. During this closure, we invite you to explore our digital collections, databases and online exhibits anytime by visiting www.thebluemountainslibrary.ca.
Beaver Valley Community Centre & Arena
The Beaver Valley Community Centre will remain open on Monday, October 12, for private hall rentals. The arena will be closed and Adult Skating and Stick & Puck programs will not run on Monday, October 12, 2026.
Other Services
All essential services will continue to operate throughout the holiday weekend. Online services are available 24/7 on the Town website.
For after-hours Town-related emergencies, please call (519) 599-3131.