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Holiday Municipal Office Closure & Waste Collection

Press Release - December 15, 2023
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The Town of The Blue Mountains would like to advise residents of upcoming service changes during the Holiday season.

Town Hall
Town Hall will be closed from 4:30 p.m. on Friday, December 22, 2023, until Monday, January 1, 2024. Town Hall will re-open with regular hours on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.

Waste Collection
There will be no curbside waste collection on Monday, December 25. Collection services will resume on Tuesday, December 26, with each subsequent collection date shifted to the following day.

There will be no curbside waste collection on Monday, January 1. Collection services will resume on Tuesday, January 2, with each subsequent collection date shifted to the following day.

Operations staff have provided additional reminders regarding collection:

  • Christmas Tree Collection is from January 2 to January 11 on your usual day of collection. Trees must be curbside by 7 a.m. with no plastic bags or decorations, and free of snow
  • Please ensure your garbage box is accessible and clear of snow for waste collection
  • Please do not place your garbage within the road
  • First garbage bag is free, second bag must be tagged, third bag must have two tags
  • Bags can weigh up to 20 kgs (45 lbs)
  • When waste collection service is disrupted, double the limit will be collected on your next collection day

The Town Waste Disposal Site will be closed on Tuesday, December 26.

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 will be closed on Saturday, December 23, Monday, December 25, Tuesday, December 26 and Monday, January 1, but both branches are open between Christmas and New Year's. The L.E. Shore Library is open December 27, 28, 29,  and 30; the Craigleith Heritage Depot is open December 28, 29, 30, and 31.

Other Services
All essential services will continue to operate throughout the Holiday season. Online services are available 24/7 on the Town website.

For after-hours Town-related emergencies, please call (519) 599-3131.