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Where are the landfill sites located in the Township of Rideau Lakes? |
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There is 1 (one) landfill site in the Township: Portland (4427 H Old Kingston Road). Travel Hwy 15 to just north of the Village of Portland, turn down Old Kingston Rd and the Landfill Site is less than 1 km down on your right.
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When is the landfill site open? |
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See
landfill site information for hours of operation.
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| Q. |
If I own a business what do I need in order to use the landfill site? |
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All businesses are now on the pay-as-you-go system. Tipping fees will be charged for all waste disposed of at time of disposal. Cash, credit or debit cards will be accepted. Receipts will be provided. Bags of household garbage: $0.09/lb (with a
minimum $10 charge). See the Landfill Page. Recycling is free.
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| Q. |
Are waste stickers accepted at the Landfill Site? |
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No. Waste stickers are for curbside pickup of bagged household waste only.
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| Q. |
Is the clear bag policy still in effect? |
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Yes, the landfill site and the curbside collection service do not accept dark bags - use clear bags (no colour) for household garbage and clear blue for recycling
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Is there a charge for going to the dump? |
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Yes, all waste entering the site (including bagged household waste) will be charged at a rate of $198/tonne ($0.09/pound). A minimum charge of $10 applies. The only exceptions are scrap steel (free), brush ($21/half tone truck load) and hazardous waste (which is not accepted and must be saved for hazardous waste days). The Township reserves the right to limit the quantity of material brought into the site at any one time.
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| Q. |
If I have a piece of furniture or old rug in good condition, do I have to pay to get rid of it? |
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If your material is considered reusable by the Site Attendant, there is no charge. If it is not reusable then fees apply. See the Landfill Page.
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Will the garbage truck pick up my furniture and large items? |
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No. The garbage truck picks up bagged household waste & recycling only. It is the resident’s responsibility to transport large items to the landfill site.
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| Q. |
If I live in the Ward of South Elmsley, can I leave my garbage at the South Elmsley Garage Recycling Depot? |
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No. The South Elmsley Depot closed January 1, 2008.
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If my garbage & recycling does not get picked up, what is the reason? |
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Your garbage may not have been pickup IF: your garbage was not out by 7:00 a.m. and you missed the truck, your garbage is not in clear bags, no tag on your bags of garbage or inappropriate tag on bags, there is recycling material in with your garbage, dogs are running loose, garbage was not in plain view of the truck driver, or recycling is not separated properly. If your bags were out by 7 a.m. and did not get picked up, the driver will leave behind an orange tag explaining the reason it was rejected. Please correct problem and set out for collection the following week.
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REMINDER: Residents who have pick-up MUST have their garbage out by 7:00 a.m. to ensure pickup. If the garbage truck is ahead of schedule you may be missed.
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Is there a tipping fee for compost material? |
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No, but you must empty the bags/containers into the compost pile at the landfill site OR purchase a backyard composter from the Township office for only $35.00.
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Is there a tipping fee for eavestroughs, stove pipes, burnables, painted lumber, lumber? |
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Yes. $198/tonne ($0.09/pound).
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| Q. |
Is there a tipping fee for shingles and drywall? |
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Yes, $198/tonne ($0.09/pound).
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Is there a charge for disposing of brush at the landfill site? |
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Yes, a pickup truckload or trailer load is $21.00
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| Q. |
Can I dispose of my empty paint cans at the landfill site? |
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Yes, BUT only if the can is open and dry. Present it to the Waste Site Attendant and if accepted it is disposed of in the metal pile for free.
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Can I get rid of hazardous waste at the Portland Landfill Site? |
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Yes. The Township is running 7 hazardous waste days in 2010. Check next year’s calendar for 2010 depot days, April 2010 to October 2010, once a month. See the See the Household Hazardous Waste Page.
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| Q. |
What do I do with my old batteries? |
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All batteries (AA's, AAA's, rechargeables, watch batteries, car batteries etc.) may be disposed of at the Hazardous waste days at the Portland Site in 2010. Check your current township calendar for dates and details. See the Household Hazardous Waste Page.
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What materials are considered recyclable? |
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Plastics #1 to #7 (containers); Cardboard, Boxboard, Paper, Junk Mail, Newspapers, Soft covered books; Magazines, Telephone books, Cans (metal & aluminum), metal & plastic lids, coloured and clear glass – see sorting guide to find out how to sort it.
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Do I have to do anything to my material before I recycle it? |
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Yes, cans and plastics must be clean & flattened, cardboard must be flattened. Cans and plastics can go in one clear blue bag. Paper, cardboard and boxboard must go in a separate clear blue bag or it may be bundled and tied.
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If I tear down my house, shed, garage or any type of building, can I dispose of it at the Portland Landfill Site? |
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No. The Township of Rideau Lakes does not accept demolition material.
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If I renovate my kitchen, bathroom, etc., can I dispose of construction material at the landfill site? |
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The Landfill Site accepts small amounts of construction material at $198/tonne (minimum $10 charge per visit).
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| Q. |
Can I take my garbage to Delta? |
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No. The Delta Landfill/Recycling Site is closed.
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| Q. |
Can I take my garbage to the Westport/Rideau Lakes landfill? |
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No. The Westport/Rideau Lakes Landfill/Recycling Site is closed.
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If I live in the Township of Rideau Lakes, do I have garbage and recycling pick up? |
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Yes, all households have recycling and garbage collection once a week. Bags must be at curbside by 7:00 a.m. Schedules change on holidays. See the Waste Pickup Page
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| Q. |
How do I dispose of kitty litter? |
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Small quantities should be placed in your household garbage bag. Large quantities should be disposed of at the landfill site. Kitty litter is not considered compost material.
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Can I continue to use the landfill site for my bagged household garbage? |
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All residents have curbside service. However bags may still be brought to the landfill, but there will be a minimum charge of $10 per visit.
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Can I still take my compost to the landfill site? |
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Yes, free of charge. The Township is selling backyard composters for $35 each.
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Can I still take my recycling to the landfill site free of charge? |
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Yes, but we encourage residents to use the curbside service.
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If I own a business, can I use curbside pickup for recycling or garbage? |
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No, the curbside service is for households only.
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If I own a business how do I dispose of my garbage? |
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: Take it to the landfill site, recycling is free, large items, loose material are chargeable, garbage bags are charged the normal tipping fee.
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Where do I purchase my tags? |
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Elgin - Gordanier Grocery,Rideau Lakes Building Centre; Portland - Portland Grocery; Newboro - Library; Westport - Kudrinko’s Grocer, The Westport Hardware Store and Lower Mountain Merchantile; Chantry - Township Municipal Office; Delta - Delta Country Market Smiths Falls - Warring’s Independent Grocer and Bill’s Small Engine Repair
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Who can I ask about things I don’t understand about waste disposal and recycling? |
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Call Michelle at the Office at 1-800-928-2250 Ext 230 or local 613-928-2251.
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If I have a complaint regarding the landfill site, who should I contact? |
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Please
submit your complaint in writing to the Office, fax: 613-928-3097; mail to 1439 County Rd. 8, Public Works Department, Delta, ON
K0E 1G0 or email michelle@twprideaulakes.on.ca.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT THE PUBLIC WORKS OFFICE at Ext 230
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