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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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Is there a weekly limit for garbage collection? |
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Yes - there is a 2 bag per week limit for garbage and a 10 bag per week limit for recycling.
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Is there weight limit for curbside bags |
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Yes - each bag must weigh LESS than 40 pounds.
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| Q. |
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 Old Kingston Road on your right.
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When is the Landfill Site open? |
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Wednesday and Saturdays, 8 am to 4 pm. See the
Landfill Site page for more information.
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| Q. |
If I own a business how do I use the Landfill Site? |
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All businesses are on the pay-as-you-go system. Tipping fees will be charged for all waste entering the Site. Cash, credit cards or debit cards or business cheques are accepted. No charging. No personal cheques.
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Do businesses receive curbside collection? |
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No
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Are bag tags accepted at the Landfill Site? |
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No. Bag tags are for curbside pickup of bagged household waste only.
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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 using the Portland Landfill Site? |
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Yes, all waste entering the Site (including bagged household waste) will be charged at a rate of $210/tonne ($0.10/pound). A minimum charge of $10 applies for all waste entering the Site. The only exceptions are scrap steel (free), most off rim tires (free if clean), electronics and recycling. Tires on rim and dirty tires are charged at $210/tonne (0.10/pound). The Township reserves the right to limit the quantity of material brought into the Site at any one time. Building demolition material is not accepted. Small amounts of construction material is accepted. Hazardous waste is not accepted (see hazardous waste days)
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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 and pay the applicable fees.
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If I live in the Ward of South Elmsley, can I leave my recycling at the South Elmsley Garage Recycling Depot? |
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No. The South Elmsley Depot closed January 1, 2008.
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Can I leave my garbage at the South Elmsley garage? |
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On Sundays only from 4pm - 8pm, from Victoria Day to Labour Day and 4pm - 6pm from Labour Day to Thanksgiving.
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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 the problem and set it out for collection the following week.
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REMINDER: Residents must have their garbage out by 7:00am, to ensure pickup. If the garbage truck is ahead of schedule or it is a different driver you may be missed.
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Is there a tipping fee for compost material at the Landfill Site? |
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No, compost is free at the Landfill Site, but you must empty the bags/containers into the compost pile OR you can purchase a backyard composter at the Township Office for $20 (in 2012)
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Does the curbside collection service included compost collection? |
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No
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Is there a tipping fee for eavestroughs, stove pipes, burnables, painted lumber, construction material, rugs, furniture, vacuum cleaners, coffee makers, etc. |
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Yes. $210/tonne ($0.10/pound).
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Is there a tipping fee for shingles and drywall? |
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Yes, $210/tonne ($0.10/pound).
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Is there a charge for disposing of brush at the Landfill Site? |
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Yes, $210/tonne ($0.10/pound)
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Can I dispose of my empty paint cans at curbside? |
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No
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Can I dispose of my empty paint cans at the Landfill Site? |
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Yes, BUT only if the lid is off and the can is empty & dry. Present it to the Landfill Site Attendant and if it is acceptable it can be disposed of in the scrap metal bin for free (only if it's empty, lid off & dry)
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Can I get rid of hazardous waste at the Portland Landfill Site? |
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Yes, but only at special events. The Township is running 4 hazardous waste days in 2012. Check this year's calendar for 2012 depot days or view the Household Hazardous Waste Page.
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What do I do with my dead 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 2012. Check your current township calendar for dates and details or view 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 bottles & jars – 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/plastics must be empty & clean (flattened where possible) and go in one clear blue bag. Paper, cardboard and boxboard (clean & flattened) must go in a separate clear blue bag or it may be bundled & tied tightly to eliminate that bag. Glass goes in a separate blue bag.
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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 Portland Landfill Site does not accept building demolition material (torn down buildings).
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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 Portland Landfill Site accepts small amounts of construction material at $210/tonne (minimum $10 charge per visit).
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Can I take my garbage to Delta? |
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No. The Delta Landfill/Recycling Site is closed.
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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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How do I dispose of kitty litter? |
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Small quantities should be double bagged in a grocery bag and put in your household garbage bag. Large quantities should be disposed of at the Portland Landfill Site. Kitty litter is not considered compost material.
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Can I continue to use the Portland Landfill Site for my bagged household waste even though I have curbside collection? |
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All residents have curbside service and are encouraged to use it. However, you may bring your bagged household waste to the Portland Landfill Site if necessary and pay to dispose of it ($10 minimum charge for all waste entering the Site). Remember - bag tags are not valid at the Landfill Site. They say “curbside only” on each tag.
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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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Where do I purchase my tags? |
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Elgin - Gordanier Grocery; Elgin Express; Crosby Rideau Lakes Building Centre; Portland - Portland Grocery; Newboro - Library; Westport - Kudrinko Country Grocer; Westport Home Hardware (Church St); and Lower Mountain Merchantile; Chantry - Township Municipal Office; Delta - Delta Country Market; Smiths Falls - Andress’ 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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