WELLINGTON NORTH – Wellington County's Riverstown Landfill has officially entered a second phase with the opening of a new cell on May 19. Phase two, with four cells, is expected to last until 2047.
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County offering interim collection of yard waste
WELLINGTON COUNTY - On April 14 the solid waste services committee approved interim curbside collection starting on April 27.
Brush and garden material pickup set to begin in Wellington North
WELLINGTON NORTH – The township’s wood brush and garden material disposal pick-up program will…
County positioned for transition of recycling duties
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The provincial government’s announcement of a transition to full producer responsibility for product and packaging recycling is a step in the right direction, says the chair of Wellington County’s solid waste services committee.
Town of Erin tries for waste reduction
ERIN - The Town of Erin is hoping to reduce the amount of plastic and other waste generated within its borders.
Campbell Cork updates Wellington North on direction of organic waste collection
KENILWORTH – Ward 3 Wellington County councillor Campbell Cork spoke to Wellington North…
James McQueen Public School turns trash into art
FERGUS – Students and teachers from James McQueen Public School turned trash into art with a…
Make better choices
The Third World and emerging countries shouldn’t be North America’s landfill. Instead, we…
Household Hazardous Waste Depot in Erin
ERIN – The Household Hazardous Waste Depot is stationed at the Erin Roads Garage for the…
Don’t call it a dump anymore, says Wellington County councillor Campbell Cork
KENILWORTH – A landfill site is many things, but county councillor Campbell Cork said…
County keeping options open in tender for solid waste collection
GUELPH – Wellington County staff will prepare tender documents for curbside waste and recycling…
Province seeking feedback on waste reduction
STRATFORD – Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece is urging Ontarians to participate in the…
County plans move to ‘diversion centre’ model for waste facilities
GUELPH – Wellington County is planning to transition its waste facilities into “diversion…
Wastewater decision will take months
ERIN – Residents have heard from an MPP who is close to the action in Ontario’s environment…
Tipping fees to rise
WELLINGTON CTY. – Tipping fees are on the rise at county waste facilities. Tipping fees are…