IMPORTANT INFORMATION Corporation of the Town of Petrolia 546 Maude Street Leaf & Yard Waste Depot Environmental Compliance Approval (ECA) number A031607 Types of Waste Approved for Receipt at this Facility:

YARD WASTE

Grass

Leaves

Weeds

Hay/Straw

Annual, Perennial and Vegetable Garden Plants

Fruit Tree Waste

Pumpkins with no candles, paint, or decorations

BRUSH

Sticks

Tree branches up to 4” in diameter

Hedges

Vines

Bushes

Corn Stalks

Shrubs

Types of Waste NOT ACCEPTED at this Facility:

Root bulbs

Dirt

Clay

Tree Trunks

Sawdust

Stumps

Walnuts

Residents may bring items in paper bags or reusable bins; no plastic bags will be accepted.  Residents with unacceptable items will be asked to take them home.  CONTACT INFORMATION: Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP’s) Spills Action Center telephone number- (416)325-3000 or 1(800)268-6060 Operating Hours 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Town of Petrolia Emergency Phone Number- (519)882-2351 Resident Feedback http://town.petrolia.on.ca/governance/citizen-engagement-comment-form/

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At-Home Composters – At Cost!

The Town of Petrolia and Waste Management will be distributing carts in November 2024 to eligible household and businesses.
The barcode on the carts are assigned to your address.
The carts are the property of Waste Management and must remain with the assigned address.

How to set out your carts:

Carts must be place at the curb/road by 7 a.m. on your scheduled collection day
The wheel and handle of the cart should be facing away form the road.
Carts need to have at least 3 feet of space between them for the truck arms to grab them
Do not over fill carts, the lids of the carts must be closed.
All material must be in the carts. Material on the ground or beside the carts will not be collected

Winter Consideration:

Do not place carts on top of or behind snowbanks.
When shoveling, clear a spot for the carts ensure it is flat and clear of any snowbanks.

Living with Carts:

The carts provide a storage unit for your waste and recycling material that you may other wise not have.
Some tips and suggestions on where the carts can be stored are as seen below:

Care for Carts:

Carts are assigned to each property with a barcode on the carts.
Carts must be secured within your property.
Cleaning of the carts will help to reduce odour and unwanted animals

Missing, Broken, and Found Carts:

Carts remain with the property they are assigned to and are the property of Waste Management.
All carts are barcoded and must remain at the assigned property.

Each property will receive the same number of carts.
Cart sizes were based on the average volume of waste and recycling residents dispose of.

Recycling: The recycling cart is the one with the yellow lid. Garbage: The garbage cart is the one with the green lid.

Extra Material:
All waste and recycling must be contained within the carts provided by the Town to receive collection. Extra waste outside of the carts will not be collected. Cart lids must be fully closed to ensure collection.

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. I just moved to the Town of Petrolia and do not have any carts- what do I do?
Please contact the Town at (519) 882-2350 . We will be able to assist getting carts delivered to eligible households/businesses. If you are renting, please have your landlord or property manager contact the Town on your behalf.

2. My collection was missed, what do I do?
If your collection is missed, call the Waste Management direct at 519-882-4288 and reference your address. A contact can look up the details regarding the specific address. They have GPS information related to collections to help assist residents faster.

3. What is the size of the new carts?
Garbage Cart (green lid)- 64 gallon (Length 26″ X Width 24″ X Height 41.5″)
Recycling Cart (yellow lid)- 64-gallon (Length 26″ X Width 24″ X Height 41.5″)

4. What is the frequency of collection?
Garbage and recycling will both be collected weekly on the same day. The complete calendar is available on our website.

5. Will my collection day stay the same?
Collection days will remain the same.

6. What will the timing of collection be?
All routes are subject to change for numerous reasons (weather, amount of material, construction, etc.). All carts must be at the curb no later than 7:00 a.m. on your schedule collection day. Carts must be taken back in from the curb no later than 11:59 p.m. on your scheduled collection day.
Please note that residents that place carts out on private roads may leave carts out during the duration of the collection week at their own risk.

7. What happens if I have more material than what will fit in the carts?
The carts will be the only means of collection starting. Any extra material that does not fit in the carts would have to be saved for your following collection day or disposed privately.

8. Can I place something on the lid or anchor the cart to the ground?
During storage of the carts something can be placed on the lid or they can be secured to the storage units. During collection, all carts must be clear of restraints to allow for the automated collection system. Items being placed on the lid or carts being anchored may result in a collection refusal.

9. Do recyclable get bagged before going into the cart?
No, recyclables should be left loose in the cart.

10. How does snow and snowbanks affect the placement of the carts?
Carts are not permitted to be placed on snowbanks and must be cleared of snow. Carts on snowbanks and/or covered in snow may not be collected.

11. What happens if my cart is damaged or stolen?
The carts have barcodes on them. These barcodes are associated with each property to ensure that they are tracked if any are stolen or misplaced. If cart(s) are damaged by the Town or Waste Management, the municipality will replace the damaged cart(s).

12. Where can I send comments and questions?
Comments and/or questions can be sent to mthompson@petrolia.ca