2023 Labour Day Town Hall Closure & Waste Collection Information

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The Town of The Blue Mountains would like to advise residents of upcoming service changes due to the Labour Day Holiday.

Town Hall

Town Hall will be closed on Monday, September 4, 2023, for Labour Day. Town Hall will re-open with regular hours on Tuesday, September 5, 2023.

Waste Collection

Curbside waste collection will occur as usual on Monday, September 4, 2023, and for the remainder of the week. Operations staff have provided additional reminders regarding collection:

  • Bag limit weekly 
    • Residential: the first bag is free, a second bag requires one tag, and a third bag requires two tags. A fourth bag is not permitted.
    • Non-residential: the first bag is free, and a second bag requires one tag. A third bag is not permitted.
  • Household Battery Collection will occur from September 4 - September 29, 2023 on your regular day of collection. More information on household battery recycling can be found here.
  • Curbside Yard Waste Collection runs October 23 - November 17, 2023 on your regular day of collection. Maximum 10 paper bags, or reusable containers (without a lid) per week.
  • Garbage, Compost and Recycling must be curbside by 7:00 a.m.
  • All material placed in your garbage and compost must be bagged.
  • Sort the grey and blue recycling bins according to the Waste Resource Guide.
  • Cardboard is flattened, bundled into 6" x 18" x 24" size and placed next to your recycle bins.
  • Ensure your garbage box Full/Empty tab is visible to the collection company.
  • Solid Waste Disposal Site Hours: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The “TBM Waste Resource App” is available for download from Apple & Android.

Waste Collection Information can be accessed on the Town's website: Garbage, Recycling, and Waste.

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.

For more information, please contact:

Administration Department
(519) 599-3131 ext. 306