Residential Spring Clean-Up Week – May 11 to 18

Posted on April 29, 2024

NOTICE TO RESIDENTS OF TERRACE BAY – Use of the landfill site will be free of charge from May 11 to May 18, 2024, closed May 12, May 14 and 16 inclusive for residents of the Township of Terrace Bay. It will resume operation with regular hours and fees Wednesday May 22, 2024. Public Works will do townsite pick up from residential properties as per the schedule noted below Monday, May 13 to Thursday, May 16, 2024, inclusive with no exceptions. Pick up applies to residential properties only, commercial and business properties are not included.

There will be no pickup of tires or demolition material or large quantities of concrete (i.e., sidewalks or old foundations). Tires, demolition material or concrete can be delivered to the landfill site by the property or business owner and regular rates will apply.

Residents are asked to place rubbish close to the roadside and in proper containers where necessary to permit easy access for loading by 7:00 a.m. on their scheduled pick-up day.

Public Works will not pick up derelict vehicles, i.e., old cars, trucks, or trailers. These items can be delivered to the landfill site by the residential owner and regular tipping fees will apply.

Freezers or refrigerators require certification that refrigerant has been removed before they will be accepted for pick up. Freezers or refrigerators not certified and drained can be brought to the landfill anytime for a fee of $100.

PLEASE DO NOT DEPOSIT MATERIALS ELIGIBLE FOR THE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY.

Schedule of Pick Ups

Monday, May 13
Northside – (Hudson, Pine, Poplar, Birch, Laurier, Selkirk & Radisson)

Tuesday, May 14
Regular Scheduled Municipal Garbage Collection (No Tags Required)

Wednesday, May 15
Southside – (Kenogami, McDonald, Lakeview, Superior, Elizabeth, Fort Garry, Princess & Strathcona)

Thursday, May 16
Terrace Heights Subdivision – (Terrace Heights, Terrace Court, Timber Grove, Timber Grove Court, East Grove, East Grove Court, Cavanaugh, Parkway & Southridge

Commercial, Industrial and Multi-Residential Properties during Clean-Up Week

The intent of Clean-up Week is for Property Owners to clean up their lots and beautify the community. It is not the intent for the Municipality to accept waste from day-to-day operations. The following restrictions will apply:

1. No steel, including but not limited to, vehicles and vehicle parts;
2. No hazardous waste will be accepted;
3. Municipality will only provide pick-up on residential properties;
4. Maximum quantity will be restricted to one dump truck load or five (5) ½ ton loads per property;
5. The Landfill Site Attendant has the right to turn away vehicles should they feel it is necessary. Any disagreements will be resolved through Public Works Manager at a later date.

A fine of $500.00 will be assessed to anyone found dumping unauthorized waste in the landfill site.

LANDFILL SITE HOURS:

Open:             Saturday May 11 to Saturday May 18, 2024 – 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Closed:            Sunday May 12, Tuesday May 14 and Thursday May 16

Resume operation with regular hours and fees:      Wednesday May 22, 2024, 1:00

SUMMER HOURS:
June 1 – October 15, 2024  2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Closed Tuesday and Thursday

HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY
On Friday May 31 , 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at the Tourist Information Centre Parking Lot. Eligible materials include paint, stains, single-use batteries, propane tanks, pesticides, fertilizers, compact fluorescent lights and more. Please Note: Car batteries will not be accepted. Please take batteries to our local Automotive Repair businesses “Free of Charge”. Electronic waste will not be eligible; however, it can be dropped off at the landfill or picked up during Spring Clean-Up week. This will be the only Household Hazardous Waste Day held in 2024. For more information – www.terracebay.ca/hhwd