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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.

 

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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...

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 -...

Holiday Waste and Recycling Collection Changes

Posted on Thursday, December 17, 2020 11:00 AM

Garbage and recycling collection dates for all residents and businesses will change for the weeks of Dec. 21 and Dec. 28, as there is no collection on Friday, Dec. 25, 2020 or Friday, Jan. 1, 2021.

 

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New Dates Over Holidays:

 

Area 1 – BLUE Cards

 

Monday, Dec. 21

Monday, Dec. 28

Area 2 – ORANGE Cards

 

Tuesday, Dec. 22

Tuesday, Dec. 29

Area 3 – GREEN Cards

 

Wednesday, Dec. 23

Wednesday, Dec. 30

Area 4 – PINK Cards

 

Thursday, Dec. 24

Thursday, Dec. 31

 

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Protect Your Collector – Do Not Place Loose PPE Items in Garbage Cans

Posted on Monday, December 07, 2020 08:30 AM

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Thunder Bay residents are reminded to “Protect Your Collector” and not place loose items – especially used personal protective equipment (PPE) such as disposable masks and gloves –in trash cans.

“Our waste collection crews have encountered loose PPE items in garbage cans,” said Jason Sherband, the City’s Manager of Solid Waste and Recycling Services. “Although it is tempting to toss items straight into the can, this poses a significant health and safety risk for...