Fall Large Item Collection 2023

Collection of large household goods will be happening soon for residents in the Town of Petawawa, City of Pembroke and Township of Laurentian Valley.  Acceptable items must not be placed curbside earlier than Sunday, September 10.  Residents are reminded that scavenging of materials that are set out for large item collection is not permitted under Municipal By-Laws and fines will be enforced.

For material to be collected, it must be properly separated into four separate distinct piles:

Scrap Metal Items & Non-Freon Metal Appliances

• BBQs, stainless steel sinks, bikes, exercise equipment, microwave ovens and non-freon metal appliances (oven, washer, dryer, dishwasher).  Small metal appliances (irons, kettles, toasters) should be placed in your yellow bin (remove and discard cords in garbage) and set out on your regular yellow bin collection day. 

Freon Appliances

• Fridges, freezers, air conditioners, water coolers, dehumidifiers.  Freon does not have to be removed.  Remove lids and doors from fridges/freezers.

Acceptable Large Items

• Artificial Christmas Trees (Remove from cardboard box)

• Box springs and mattresses  (Do not place on top of other acceptable items)

• Broken garbage cans, plastic totes, etc. (Must be labeled “For Collection”)

• Carpets and underlay

• Furniture (desks, couches)

• Luggage & hockey bags larger than 9” x 14” x 22”

• Mops, brooms, shovels & rakes (non-metal)

• Plastic – Large, bulky household plastic items (children’s swimming pools, lawn chairs, outdoor toys)

• Pool covers

Electronic Waste

• TV’s, computers, radios, speakers

“Hazardous waste such as propane tanks, paint cans and batteries will not be collected during large item pick-up.” States Chris Mantha, Town of Petawawa Public Works Manager. “Material placed in cardboard boxes or garbage bags will also not be collected.  It’s the responsibility of the property owner to remove any items that are not acceptable and to properly dispose of those items.”

Residents are reminded of the other set out requirements for large item collection:

• Items smaller than 9” x 14” x 22” or items that can fit into a standard garbage bag or can WILL NOT be collected. 
• Material placed out in cardboard boxes or garbage bags or containers WILL NOT be collected.
• Construction and Renovation material such as toilets, windows and doors WILL NOT be collected. 
• Wood (i.e. lumber, plywood, etc.) and wooden pallets WILL NOT be collected.
• Tires and hazardous waste such as propane tanks, paint cans and fluorescent light bulbs WILL NOT be collected.

• Clothing and textiles WILL NOT be collected.
• Acceptable materials must be manageable by two people and cannot exceed 80 lbs, 27 cubic feet and 6 feet long. 
• Remove batteries from items that are placed out for collection.
• Items which are placed out for collection that do not meet the requirements and are not collected, must be removed immediately by the homeowner. 

DO NOT place items out earlier than Sunday, September 10.  Collection will occur September 11 to September 15 on your regular collection day. Additional information on Municipal Waste Management programs is available on your collection schedule or at www.ovwrc.com.  

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Correct placement:

Scrap metal and non-freon metal appliances, freon appliances, acceptable large items and electronics must be placed in separate piles.   Small items and material in garbage bags or cardboard boxes will not be collected.  

Incorrect placement:

Material incorrectly set out for Large Item Collection.  Material set out in cardboard boxes, bags or small items will not be collected.  Scrap metal and non-freon metal appliances, freon appliances, acceptable large items and electronics must be placed in separate piles.