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Extra Item of Garbage Allowed after New Year’s Day

Posted on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 04:30 AM

Due to the increase of waste during the holiday season, the City will allow residents to put out a third item garbage with no tag on the first collection date after New Year’s Day.

Check your waste collection calendar or visit: thunderbay.ca/garbage

Residents are reminded that wrapping paper cannot be recycled because of its high ink content. Wrapping paper must be thrown away in the garbage.

Residents are reminded to reduce waste by using the six R’s:

  • Rethink: Think about waste before you buy -...

Outdoor Boarded Skating Rinks Open December 24

Posted on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 09:30 AM

The City’s boarded outdoor skating rinks will open for public enjoyment on Thursday, Dec. 24.

 

Some of the boarded rinks require further flooding and maintenance prior to officially opening – check local signage. Skating is permitted when closed, at the user’s discretion.

 

Unboarded skating ponds are still being prepared, pending weather conditions. Residents are reminded that throughout the season, ice conditions change with the weather and can result in short-notice closures.

 

The City...

Christmas Tree Drop-off Sites Open Boxing Day

Posted on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 09:15 AM

The City will once again recycle natural trees from Dec. 26 - Jan. 12, grinding the trees into wood chips to be added to the compost pile at the City’s Solid Waste & Recycling Facility. Compost is given away each spring to beautify residents' lawns and flower gardens. 

“Natural Christmas trees are recyclable,” said Jason Sherband, Manager of the City’s Solid Waste & Recycling Services Section. “The City’s nine Tree Drop-off Sites open on Boxing Day. Recycling the tree has become an eco-friendly...

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Facilities Close as Province Moves Region to 14-Day Lockdown

Posted on Monday, December 21, 2020 11:30 AM

Premier Doug Ford announced today that a province-wide lockdown will be imposed starting at 12:01am on Dec. 26, placing the northern parts of Ontario, including the Thunder Bay District Health Unit zone, under a 14-day lockdown.

The City of Thunder Bay is preparing for temporary facility closures as of Dec. 26, for 14 days.

“We hear the Province saying loud and clear that we need this temporary lockdown to limit the spread of COVID-19 in Ontario,” said Mayor Bill Mauro. “We need to do our part...

Landfill Holiday Hours

Solid Waste & Recycling Facility and Depots Holiday Hours

Posted on Friday, December 18, 2020 06:30 AM

The City’s Solid Waste & Recycling Facility and the Recycling Depots operating hours change during the holiday season. The holiday hours are as follows:

  • Sunday, Dec. 20 - CLOSED
  • Monday, Dec. 21 - 8am - 6:30pm
  • Tuesday, Dec. 22 - 8am - 6:30pm
  • Wednesday, Dec. 23 - 8am - 6:30pm
  • Thursday, Dec. 24 - 8am - 4:30pm
  • Friday, Dec. 25 - CLOSED
  • Saturday, Dec. 25 - CLOSED
  • Sunday, Dec. 26 - CLOSED
  • Monday, Dec. 28 - 8am - 6:30pm
  • Tuesday, Dec. 29 - 8am - 6:30pm
  • Wednesday, Dec. 30 - 8am - 6:30pm
  • Thursday, Dec. 31 - 8am -...