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Waste Management

The Municipality of French River provides waste management services that include residential garbage disposal, waste site access, large item collection, household hazardous waste programs, and support for composting and recycling.

The system includes staffed transfer stations, a municipal landfill, and support programs to reduce environmental impact and promote diversion.

📢 Important Notice:
Council continues to monitor and update service delivery.
➡️ Visit our Waste Management Review & Council Decisions timeline for more details.

Service Areas

Click on the service Links below to access more information:

  1. 🗑️ Waste Collection (Garbage): Information on the Landfill, Transfer Stations, hours, accepted materials, truck breakdown notices, and bulk item pickup. 
  2. ♻️ Recycling (Blue Box Program): Details on the Province of Ontario’s curbside recycling program, accepted items, and who to contact for missed pickups.
  3. 🌱 Organics & Composting: FoodCycler program, composting best practices, and waste reduction tips.
  4. ⚠️ Household Hazardous Waste & Electronics: Drop-off days, accepted materials.

Waste Management Notices