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City Plans Community Consultation for Rural Curbside Waste Collection

The City of Timmins is reviewing our waste management services to provide more convenient and equitable options for all residents. With rural landfill capacity becoming a concern, and with the transition to the new Blue Box recycling system, the City is exploring ways to improve service access while reducing landfill use.

Timmins’ waste collection is currently completed in-house by municipal staff, with over 97% of residents receiving curbside collection services. Approximately 320 residents rely solely on rural landfill sites for disposal. The City is seeking feedback from residents who are currently using the German Twp., Evelyn Twp., or Thornloe Twp. Landfill Sites, on the introduction of curbside waste collection for eligible rural households. The goal is to ensure waste management services continue to meet the needs of the community.

Residents can provide feedback in-person at one of the planned public open houses, or through an online survey beginning March 21, 2025 at www.timmins.ca.

Public Open House 1
Date: Monday, March 24, 2025
Time: 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Location: Connaught Community Centre, Connaught, ON P0N 1A0

Public Open House 2
Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Time: 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Location: Timmins Public Library (Tembec Room), 320 Second Ave, Timmins, ON P4N 1B5

Municipal staff from the City’s Environmental Services Department will be on-hand to answer questions and discuss the benefits and challenges of rural curbside waste collection. Residents will have an opportunity to provide input and complete the survey.

For more information on curbside waste collection, visit: https://www.timmins.ca/our_services/waste_recycling_services/have_your_say_-_rural_curbside_waste_collection.

Posted by Amanda Dyer at 11:49 AM