The Town of The Blue Mountains would like to advise residents of upcoming service changes due to the Victoria Day Holiday.
Town Hall
Town Hall will be closed on Monday, May 18, 2026. Town Hall will re-open with regular hours on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
Waste Collection
Curbside waste collection will occur as usual on Monday, May 18, 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, May 18, 2026.
- Spring Yard Waste Collection ends on May 28, 2026.
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, May 18, 2026. The Library will re-open with regular hours on Tuesday, May 19, and the Depot will re-open on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. During this closure, we invite you to explore our digital collections, databases and online exhibits anytime by visiting www.thebluemountainslibrary.ca.
Beginning May 20, the Craigleith Heritage Depot will transition to extended summer hours:
Wednesday to Friday: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Beaver Valley Community Centre & Arena
The Beaver Valley Community Centre will remain open on Monday, May 18, for private hall rentals. The arena will remain closed as the ice has been removed for the season.
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.