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2016 Calendar
saugeenshores.ca
Emergency Numbers
Fire, Police, Ambulance...........................911
Hydro One ....................... 1 (800) 434-1235
Westario Power ............... 1 (866) 978-2746
Address:____________________________________________________________________________
Phone #:___________________________________________________________________________
Garbage Zone:
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Contact Numbers
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Mayor’s Office
Fire Department
Mayor.............................................................519-832-2008 ext. 142
Fire Chief .................................................................... 519-389-6120
Fire Prevention Officer .............................................. 519-389-6120
C.A.O.’s Office
Chief Administrative Officer ........................519-832-2008 ext. 103
Human Resources Officer ...........................519-832-2008 ext. 122
Clerk’s Office
Clerk.............................................................. 519-832-2008 ext. 104
Deputy Clerk..................................................519-832-2008 ext. 105
Department of Finance
Treasurer ..................................................... 519-832-2008 ext. 109
Deputy Treasurer .........................................519-832-2008 ext. 110
Taxes ............................................................. 519-832-2008 ext. 112
Water ............................................................ 519-832-2008 ext. 113
Development Services
Chief Building Official .................................. 519-832-2008 ext. 116
Building/Plumbing Inspector ...................... 519-832-2008 ext. 117
Development Coordinator ......................... 519-832-2008 ext. 120
Office Administrator .................................... 519-832-2008 ext. 118
County Planner ........................................... 519-832-2008 ext. 107
By-Law Enforcement
By-Law Enforcement Officer .......................519-832-2008 ext. 138
Public Works
To file a request or complaint
please visit our website at
saugeenshores.ca.
Click E-Services > Service Request.
Director of Public Works ............................. 519-832-2008 ext. 119
Engineering Services ...................................519-832-2008 ext. 123
Operations Supervisor ................................519-832-2008 ext. 130
Office Administrator ....................................519-832-2008 ext. 130
Cemetery Manager ......................................519-832-2008 ext. 130
Small Business Centre
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Business Consultant .................................................. 519-832-2082
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Police Department
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Police Chief .................................................................519-832-9200
Community Services
Dir. of Community Services .........................519-832-2008 ext. 126
Parks & Facilities Supervisor ....................................519-832-2008
Aquatic Supervisor .....................................................519-832-2627
Harbour Master (May 1 to Oct. 31 Only)........................ 519-832-6535
Port Elgin Tourist Camp (May 1 to Oct. 31 Only)........... 519-832-2512
Southampton Tourist Camp (May 1 to Oct. 31 Only).... 519-797-3648
Recycling & Waste Management
Bruce Area Solid Waste Recycling
Call the Bruce Area Recycling
Hotline at (519) 797-5557
or 1-800-794-9770
R.R. 1, Southampton, ON, N0H 2L0
Water and Wastewater Services
Ontario Clean Water Agency
Office - 1-866-214-6987
After Hours - Southampton 519-389-8205
After Hours - Port Elgin 519-389-1748
Landfill Site
126 Concession 14, Southampton...............................519-797-2863
Municipal Office Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
After Hours................................................................. 519-389-4646
Town of Saugeen Shores
P.O. Box 820, 600 Tomlinson Drive,
Port Elgin, Ontario N0H 2C0
Phone: 519-832-2008 Toll Free: 1-866-832-2008
Fax: 519-832-2140
or visit saugeenshores.ca
saugeenshores.ca
2016
Environmental Calendar
Photo by Paul Rice
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Landfill closed
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Southampton Ward
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Tuesday
Saugeen Ward
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Municipal Office closed
Municipal Office closed
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Municipal Office closed
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January
Black Walnut
Sunday
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Port Elgin Ward
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Southampton Ward
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Tuesday
Saugeen Ward
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New Year's Day
Municipal Office closed
Recycling pick up moved to Jan 4
Thursday
For your garbage collection route zone,
see maps above and previous page.
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Southampton Water and Sewer
Curbside Collection Info
Landfill Info
Notice To Residents
Weighing
Procedures
Effective MONDAY, OCTOBER 5TH, 2015 Bruce Area Solid Waste Recycling
has been contracted to collect garbage in Saugeen Shores.
ALL vehicles entering the
landfill site must drive over
the scale and check in with the
attendant. All vehicles will be
weighed and charged a fee based
on the tipped weight.
Residential pick-up schedules will remain the same, however there may be changes to the time
your garbage is picked up. Residents are required to have garbage at the curbside by
7:00 am. Please note that drivers will not return to pick up missed garbage.
The following curbside collection rules will still apply:
There is a minimum $5.00 fee for
each chargeable load. Bags with
stickers are exempt from any
additional fees.
1.Garbage must be at the curb by 7:00 am
2.Must be in acceptable containers
3.Top bag must have a bag tag affixed to it
4.Within the weight limit of 11 kg or 25 lbs.
Tarping Loads
5.Not hidden behind a vehicle, snow bank or
other obstruction
Please ensure your loads are
secure and tarped when travelling
to the Landfill Site.
6.Free of prohibited content (hazardous or
construction/renovation waste)
More information is available on our website
saugeenshores.ca or contact Bruce Area Solid Waste
Landfill Hours of Operation
April 1 to October 31
Recycling: 519-797-5557 or brucerecycling.com
Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Site closed on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
Bag Tags are available at the following locations:
Port Elgin
Giant Tiger
Home Hardware
Mac's in Port Elgin
Municipal Office
PE Variety (Petro-Can)
Ralph's Hi-way Shoppette
Rowland's Independent
Shoppers Drug Mart
Walmart
Southampton
Downs Pro Hardware
Lucky Convenience
Mac's in Southampton
Martins Home Hardware
Southampton Foodland
Winter Hours November 1 to March 31
Wednesday & Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Site closed on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
Note: Must be at landfill
15 minutes prior to posted
closing time.
For more information on the PAYT (Pay As You Throw)
Program visit saugeenshores.ca or contact the
Bruce Area Solid Waste Recycling:
519-797-5557 or brucerecycling.com
February
Black Ash
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
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Thursday
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Ground Hog Day
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Family Day
Landfill closed
Municipal Office closed
Valentine's Day
Property Tax Due Date
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2016 Blue Box Schedule
Monday
Tuesday
Southampton Ward
Wednesday
Tuesday
Saugeen Ward
Southampton and Port Elgin
Water and Sewer
Garbage Collection
Port Elgin Ward
Thursday
For your garbage collection route
zone, see maps at front.
Spring Cleaning
Week April 17-23
Call Before You Dig
Before You Dig
As a Contractor or Homeowner, you are responsible for obtaining locates for all utilities/services
prior to digging. These services include: natural gas pipes, telephone lines, hydro or cablevision
cables and water/sewer pipes. Ontario One Call will confirm which utility company they provide
locate services for.
Spring Cleaning Events
Sat. April 23, 2016
Simply show up at 10:00am at the locations below to help out with these clean-up projects.
River Access Clean-Up:
You are responsible for directly contacting utility providers who are not members of Ontario
One Call.
What is at Risk?
Hosted By: Thorncrest Outfitters * Meet at Denny's Dam
Damaging underground services can have serious consequences such as: personal injury, loss
of essential services, creating a safety risk for others, expensive restoration costs and potential
legal actions.
Port Elgin Beach Clean-Up:
* Meet at the Port Elgin Gazebo
Southampton Beach Clean-Up:
Hosted By: Southampton Residents Association * Meet at the Big Flag in Southampton
Free Locating Service
This is a FREE locate service called Ontario One Call to help you protect yourself and others
from unnecessary damage. The location of the spots you should avoid are marked with specific
colour codes (paint, stakes or flags), depending on the utility involved.
20 Minute Makeover
Fri. April 22 (Earth Day)
Starting at 2:00pm join us as we encourage businesses and residents to get outside and do
a quick 20 minute makeover of their property. For more information: saugeenshores.ca
Ontario One Call anytime, 7 days a week
and 24 hours a day
Telephone: 1-800-400-2255
Fax: 1-800-400-8876
On-line: on1call.com
Get Involved!
Calling All Schools, Groups and Service Clubs...
Sign up now with the Town of Saugeen Shores to receive your Pitch-In Kit and Stake a
"Clean-up Claim" for one of the designated areas to be cleaned up between April 17 & 23.
Call To Sign Up: 519-832-2008.
Winter Damage
*Goods Exchange Day*
Sat. May 21, 2016
Place your unwanted household items at the curb and watch them disappear! Any items can
be placed at the curb such as books, toys, windows, sinks, doors, etc.
For More Detailed Information & Regulations:
saugeenshores.ca
Neither the Municipality, nor the Snow Plow Operators will be held financially responsible for
any damages to a homeowner's property deemed to be on a municipal road allowance when
performing their daily maintenance operations. This includes, but is not limited to, damages
involving fences, sprinkler systems, mailboxes, entranceways and entrance signage. Municipal
Staff and Snow Plow Operators appreciate your cooperation and will continue to maintain the
municipal road system to the best of their ability.
March
Tamarack
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
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Daylight Savings Time Begins 2 am
Change smoke alarm batteries
St. Patrick's Day
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Good Friday
Landfill closed
Municipal Office closed
World Water Day
World Forest Day
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Easter Monday
Municipal Office closed
Garbage Collection
Port Elgin Ward
Monday
Tuesday
Southampton Ward
Wednesday
Tuesday
Saugeen Ward
Easter Sunday
Saturday
Thursday
For your garbage collection route
zone, see maps at front.
Spring Tree Sale May 7
Green Gardening
The deadline to pre-order trees is April 22nd.
Natural Herbicides
The Town of Saugeen Shores appreciates the opportunity to work with many volunteers who
are instrumental in the success of our Community Tree Programs and take great pride in the
partnerships that have developed to beautify our towns. We encourage everyone to participate
in our Spring Tree Sale. For more information visit our website saugeenshores.ca.
If you have small areas or cracks and crevices that you need to weed try these natural
herbicides. They won't damage the environment and are nontoxic to mammals and beneficial
insects. Vinegar and salt is great for places where you won't be growing anything in the near
future. Spray directly on plants. To remove young plants, pour boiling water directly on them.
This is the simplest, yet safest herbicide there is. Just be careful to avoid plants that you don't
want to damage.
Gardening Tips
Put epsom salts and sugar into each hole with your plant. It makes them grow larger, leafier
and greener and adds magnesium that is helpful for pepper plants in your vegetable garden.
Don't over do it though, just a little goes a long way. You can either sprinkle a tablespoon or so
around the base of your plants that will feed as watered, or put the epsom salts into a water
bottle and spray the mixture directly on the plants.
The next time you boil or steam vegetables, don't pour the water down the drain, use it to water
potted patio plants, and you'll be amazed at how the plants respond to the "vegetable soup."
Photos courtesy Get Outdoors Youth Group
Plant a “Family Memory Tree”
Commemorate a special person or a special occasion such as a birthday, wedding or
anniversary by planting a symbolic tree within the community. Watch it grow over the years. A
perfect opportunity to visit the site and take family photos each year.
Use leftover tea and coffee grounds to acidify the soil of acid-loving plants such as azaleas,
rhododendrons, camellias, gardenias and even blueberries. A light sprinkling of about onequarter of an inch applied once a month will keep the pH of the soil on the acidic side.
Mulch
Use a combination of compost, leaves and dried plant
material from your garden, such as annuals you've
pulled up. Mound the mulch around the plant you want
to keep warm. It's like a muffler for your plants.
After using your paper shredder, store the paper until you
have enough to use as a base layer of mulch with compost or
manure spread over it to winterize your plants.
Remember not to use glossy paper ads.
Landscaping On Town Property
We would like to remind residents that when landscaping or completing site improvements on
Town property near the roads, it is necessary to contact the Public Works Department prior to
any work being completed. Tree removal on Town property is strictly prohibited.
April
Horse Chestnut
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
2016 Blue Box Schedule Garbage Collection
Port Elgin Ward
Monday
Tuesday
Southampton Ward
Wednesday
Tuesday
Saugeen Ward
Saturday
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Thursday
For your garbage collection route zone,
see maps above and previous page.
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Spring Cleaning Events
Get Involved - Pitch-in
Spring Cleaning Events
Get Involved - Pitch-in
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Spring Cleaning Events
Get Involved - Pitch-in
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Spring Cleaning Events
Get Involved - Pitch-in
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Earth Day
Deadline for Tree Sale pre-orders
Spring Cleaning Events
20 Minute Makeover
Spring Cleaning Events
Get Involved - Pitch-in
Get Involved - Pitch-in
Spring Cleaning Events
Get Involved - Pitch-in
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Saugeen Shores Water and Sewer
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Composting
How to Compost
Why have a Home Composting Program?
Home composting is a viable, practical and effective component of solid waste management
benefitting the municipality by reducing landfill and collection costs, benefitting the
environment by diverting waste, and benefitting the resident in making compost, lawns
and gardens healthier.
Benefits for the Municipality
Municipalities bear the responsibility for collecting and processing solid waste; home
composting reduces the amount of materials that must be collected, transported to a central
facility, and disposed of or otherwise processed. A minimum of 650 lbs. of kitchen and yard
waste can be diverted per year per household. Home composting is the most cost effective
waste management option available.
What to Compost
Composting is easy - it happens on its own.
However, there are a few things you can do to
speed up the composting process. Just follow these
four steps.
CHOP
It helps to chop up larger items like watermelon
rinds or corn cobs before putting them in your
Kitchen Collector.
EMPTY
Once your kitchen bucket is full, take it to your
Earth MachineTM and empty it out.
STIR
Mix the new material into the existing pile using
a Compost Turner, pitchfork or other garden
tool. This also adds oxygen, a key component to
successful composting.
COVER
Cover your food waste with a handful of old leaves, other dried yard waste or soil. This will
add carbon and reduce the chance of odors and fruit flies. Then put the lid back on and let
it "cook".
Kitchen Greens
Fruit scraps, vegetable scraps,
houseplant cuttings, coffee grounds,
rice & pasta, egg shells, tea bags
Leave Those Leaves
Kitchen Browns
Coffee filters, stale bread, paper
napkins & towels, dryer lint, hair
Mulched or shredded leaves are an excellent source of nutrients and protection for your lawn and
garden. Mulch helps retain moisture by reducing soil's exposure to sun and slowing evaporation. It
chokes out weeds too.
Yard Greens
Plant & hedge clippings, flowers,
vegetables, grass (small amounts)
For best results, shred leaves when they are dry. Push your mower slowly over areas where there
are lots of leaves; you may have to run over them twice. Only a sharp mower blade is needed, but a
mulching blade, available from your local hardware or garden store, can make the job even easier.
Spread leaves over your lawn to quickly decompose or dig them directly into your garden.
In fall, spread leaf mulch on gardens and around shrubs and trees as winter protection. Leave
some space around shrubs and trees when mulching. Mulch is most effective when it is 2-3 inches
(6-7 cm) deep.
Yard Browns
Leaves, straw or hay, small twigs/
chips, dried grass and weeds
Don’t Compost
Meat, fish, bones, dairy products,
oils or fats, sauces, ashes, pet
waste, diseased plants, mature
weeds with seeds
Don't forget to compost any leftovers in the backyard or the Saugeen Shores compost site, located
on the 14th Concession beside the Southampton Landfill.
May
Red Oak
Sunday
Monday
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Saturday
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Spring Tree Sale
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Mother's Day
Property Tax Due Date
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Goods Exchange Day
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Victoria Day
Landfill closed
Municipal Office closed
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2016 Blue Box Schedule
Garbage Collection
Port Elgin Ward
Monday
Tuesday
Southampton Ward
Wednesday
Tuesday
Saugeen Ward
Thursday
For your garbage collection route
zone, see maps at front.
Emerald Ash Borer
Rain Barrels – Save Money,
Energy & the Environment
Signs of Infestation
Tree decline, including:
· thinning crown
· diminished density of leaves
· evidence of adult beetle feeding
on leaves
· long shoots growing from the trunk
or branches
· vertical cracks in the trunk
· small D-shaped emergence holes
· S-shaped tunnels under the bark filled
with fine sawdust
1. Save Money
Conserve municipal water supply and cut household water bills by up to 40%. Rain water,
free from chlorine and water treatment chemicals, is an excellent water source for lawns,
plants and gardens.
2. Reduce Energy Costs
The use of rain barrels lowers municipal water demands and saves
energy at water and wastewater treatment facilities.
3. Help Prevent Sewer Back-ups
Intense rainstorms, which are occurring more frequently in
many parts of the country, are widely attributed to climate
change. Rain barrels can help reduce sewer back-ups and
flooding that may occur during periods of intense rainfall by
containing storm water runoff thus preventing storm sewers
from becoming overwhelmed.
Contact the CFIA
If you see suspected signs of infestation
on your ash trees or if you plan on moving
firewood (e.g., when camping, relocating or
managing a woodlot), contact the Canadian
Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) for more
information.
Rain barrels come in a wide range of sizes, shapes, colours
and prices. Please visit our local retailers to find the one that
suits you.
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
inspection.gc.ca
Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources
mnr.gov.on.ca
Saugeen Mobility
and Regional Transit
Saugeen Shores
saugeenshores.ca
Specialized Public Transit
Serving the residents of Arran-Elderslie,
Brockton, Hanover, Huron-Kinloss, Kincardine,
Saugeen Shores, Southgate and West Grey
603 Bruce Road 19
Box 40, Walkerton, ON N0G 2V0
519-881-2504 Toll Free: 1-866-981-2504
519-881-2508 fax
Email: [email protected] website: saugeenmobility.ca
June
Sugar Maple
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
2016 Blue Box Schedule Garbage Collection
Port Elgin Ward
Monday
Tuesday
Southampton Ward
Wednesday
Tuesday
Saugeen Ward
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
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2
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Thursday
For your garbage collection route zone,
see maps above and previous page.
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Father's Day
Saugeen Shores Water and Sewer
County of Bruce Household
Hazardous Waste Collection
Cleaning the Natural Way
Eco-All Purpose Spray
Once again the County of Bruce will be conducting Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Events throughout Bruce County during the summer. Please look for information regarding
dates, times and locations in your local newspapers, Saugeen Shores and/or Bruce County
website.
Hazardous materials are those that can catch fire, react or explode when mixed with other
substances, if it's corrosive, or if it's toxic. Special wastes are materials such as batteries,
pressurized & aerosol containers, portable fire extinguishers, fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides,
insecticides, pesticides, paints & coatings, oil bottles & filters, fluorescent lights, pharmaceuticals,
antifreeze & solvents. Improper disposal of many household products in drains, sewers, backyards
or landfill sites, is not only hazardous to public health but also contaminates our water supply and
other natural resources. The following symbols indicate the material is hazardous but be aware,
not all products carry these symbols.
Corrosive
Toxic
Batteries (household and
auto), oven cleaners, pool
chemicals, drain openers.
Pesticides, over the
counter and prescription
medicines, cleaners.
Reactive
Flammable
Ammonia, pool chemicals,
bleach, fluorescent bulbs
(tubes & compact).
Oils, solvents, gasoline, paint,
bbq propane tanks, nail
polish/cosmetics, anti freeze.
Commercial, Agricultural, Industrial Wastes, Or Volumes, PCB's,
Infectious, Sharps Or Radioactive Wastes Will Not Be Accepted.
To reduce volumes, paints can be combined in one container. Empty or dried paint cans and
aerosols are blue box recyclable. Bring gasoline in containers that can be disposed of. Gas cans
will not be emptied and returned. Check the calendar in May and August for collection dates
and location. Visit brucecounty.on.ca for more info.
Squirt some dishwashing liquid into a spray bottle of white vinegar. The vinegar's antibacterial and antiseptic properties combine with the detergent's cleansing action to make a
cost-effective all-purpose cleaner.
Cleaning Windows
Window-cleaning is a job for cool, cloudy days, so the sun doesn't dry the windows too fast,
causing streaks. While there are many window-cleaning formulas on the market, the most
effective is simply a squeeze of dishwashing liquid in a small bucket of warm water. Apply the
water vigorously with scrunched-up newspaper, working first in circles, then up-and-down
and sideways to remove dirt thoroughly while avoiding streaks.
Natural Soap Scum Remover
Juice six lemons and pour the strained juice into a spray bottle. Apply the lemon juice
thoroughly to your tiles, glass and fixtures. Rinse off and wipe dry. Your shower will be
sparkling clean and smelling fresh and fragrant.
DIY Furniture Polish
If you want your timber furniture to gleam without the expense of commercial furniture
polish, make your own polish by combining 2 cups of olive oil with the juice of one lemon.
Test the polish on an unobtrusive area before use. Apply with a soft cloth onto hardwood
furniture for a natural shine. This mixture must be used once it is made - do not store it.
Left-over tea is another excellent natural furniture polish as the tannic acid in the tea
removes residue while giving a lustrous finish. Place three or four black tea bags into a cup of
boiling water and leave them to steep while the water cools. Wipe the tea water over timber
furniture using a soft cloth.
Asbestos
Asbestos is accepted at the Landfill but must be handled according to MOE Guidelines.
For further information
COUNTY OF BRUCE
HIGHWAYS DEPARTMENT
30 Park Street, P. O. Box 398,
WALKERTON, Ontario.
N0G 2V0
Phone: 1-877-681-1291 Ext. 4
Fax: (519) 507-3030
brucecounty.on.ca
Material must be wrapped and sealed in 6 mil polyethylene bags free of punctures, tears or
leaks.
The Public Works Department (519-832-2008) must be notified 24 hours prior to bringing
asbestos loads to the Landfill Site, or it will not be accepted.
Ironwood
Sunday
Monday
2016 Blue Box Schedule
Tuesday
Thursday
Friday
Garbage Collection
Port Elgin Ward
Monday
Tuesday
Southampton Ward
Wednesday
Tuesday
Saugeen Ward
Wednesday
Saturday
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2
Canada Day
Landfill closed
Municipal Office closed
Thursday
For your garbage collection route
zone, see maps at front.
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July
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Waste Diversion Programs
Styrofoam Recycling
Only ªPackaging Styrofoamº in clear plastic bags will be accepted. The Landfill does not recycle
peanuts, food containers, pink/blue or black construction styrofoam.
Fluorescent Light Recycling
All sizes of fluorescent lights are now accepted.
The Ontario Electronic Stewardship's (OES) Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
program helps you to make the right decision for the environment and keep old computers,
televisions and electronics out of the landfill.
Cardboard Recycling Depots
Cardboard recycling depots are located at:
· The Port Elgin Sewage Treatment Plant on Lehnen St.
· Concession 6 at Guyers Drive (Public Works Garage)
· The Southampton Landfill Site on the 14th Concession
Compost Site
Yard waste is accepted at the Compost Site located on Concession 14 beside the Southampton
Landfill. Brush is not accepted at the Compost Site.
Mattress & Box Spring Recycling
· Desktop computers
· Portable computers
· Computer periferals
· Telephones & accessories
· Equalizers/(pre)amplifiers
· Video players/projectors
· Personal handheld devices
· Cell phones
Mattresses and box springs will only be accepted through this program at the Landfill. There is a
fee for these individual items.
· Monitors
· Printing devices
· Copiers, scanners
· PDAs and pagers
· Televisions
· Video Recorders
· Radios
· Turntables
· Modems
· Typewriters
· Audio players
· Receivers
· Tuners
· Speakers
· Cameras
ontarioelectronicstewardship.ca
Battery Recycling Program
Your household batteries can be dropped off at the Landfill Site, Municipal Office, or the
Public Libraries in Port Elgin or Southampton. You can also recycle vehicle batteries at the
Landfill Site.
Ontario Tire Stewardship
Tires can be brought to the site during regular Landfill hours at NO COST.
Freon Units
Freon units, air conditioners, fridges, freezers, water coolers and dehumidifiers WILL NOT BE
ACCEPTED at the Southampton Landfill unless they have been certified as Freon-free and tagged.
Propane Tanks
Tanks that are empty of all propane will be accepted at the Landfill Site.
Ontario Electronic Stewardship
Electrical waste and electronic equipment is accepted at the Landfill Site at no charge.
August
Cedar
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
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27
Civic Holiday
Landfill closed
Municipal office closed
Property Tax Due Date
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31
2016 Blue Box Schedule
Monday
Tuesday
Southampton Ward
Wednesday
Tuesday
Saugeen Ward
Saugeen Shores
Water and Sewer
Garbage Collection
Port Elgin Ward
Thursday
For your garbage collection route
zone, see maps at front.
Blue Box Recycling
Beside your Blue Box
lass Bottles and Jars
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Please rinse & place lids in blue box.
Newspaper, Magazines, Catalogues, Phone Books
Place together in an untied plastic or paper bag.
Aluminum & Steel Food/Beverage Cans
Please rinse & place lids inside can.
Box Board, Kraft Paper Bags, Paper Towel/Toilet Paper Rolls
Please remove all wrap and liners. Flatten and place in plastic bag.
Plastic Screw Top Bottles
Clean screw top bottles marked on
the bottom with these symbols.
Fine Paper
Computer paper, white and light coloured paper - Place in clear
plastic bag
Wide Mouth Plastic Tubs
Clean plastic tubs marked on the
bottom with these symbols.
Do Not Place in Blue Box
Empty Metal Aerosol & Paint Cans
Ensure aerosol cans are empty. Paint cans must be empty, completely
made of metal and no bigger than 1 gallon, remove lids.
Spiral Box Board
Cardboard containers with metal caps. Please clean and
place in blue box.
Glass
Drinking glasses, cups, crystal, window glass, light bulbs, mirrors, pottery, pots & pans and
make-up jars.
Plastic
Plastic bags, dish pails, toys, make-up jars, caulking tubes and styrofoam.
Metal
Coat hangers, pots & pans and batteries.
Aluminum
Foil gift wrap and bags.
Paper
Tissues, waxed paper, milk cartons, juice boxes, boxes with plastic windows (remove window
to recycle).
Aluminum Foil Containers & Wrap
Please rinse.
Pesticides
Pesticides and all other household hazardous waste containers.
Questions, comments or concerns?
Call us at (519) 797-5557 or
(800) 794-9770
Rigid Plastic Packaging
Clean rigid plastic packaging marked
on the bottom with these symbols.
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September
American Elm
Sunday
Monday
2016 Blue Box Schedule
Tuesday
Garbage Collection
Port Elgin Ward
Monday
Tuesday
Southampton Ward
Wednesday
Tuesday
Saugeen Ward
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
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Thursday
For your garbage collection route
zone, see maps at front.
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Labour Day
Landfill closed
Municipal Office closed
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BASWR Annual
Food Drive
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BASWR Annual
Food Drive
BASWR Annual
Food Drive
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Save on Your Energy Bill
Make your home an Energy Star! When you do home maintenance, also do a home energy audit
to find out how you can save money by making your home more energy efficient.
Reduce The Risk Of
Frozen Water Lines
This Winter
If every home replaced just one conventional light bulb with a compact fluorescent light bulb,
we would save enough energy to light more than 3 million homes a year.
Shut Off and Unplug
Simply shut off all the lights before you leave in
the morning, and unplug electrical equipment
that you aren't using during the day and while
you sleep - especially your work and home
computers.
We want to remind residents to take measures to reduce the risk of frozen
water lines and meters this winter. We suggest the following:
· Winterizing your water meter will prevent damage from freezing.
· R
egular inspections of the meter help to prevent any potential material
damages.
Save On Your
Water Bill
· If it lies in a non-insulated meter pit, protect it by using polyurethane or
expanded polystyrene slabs. Make sure the protective frame and cap are
tightly secured and the cover is closed.
· Protect both the meter and the pipes from exposure to cold drafts.
· Keep drinking water in the refrigerator instead
of letting the faucet run until the water is cool.
· A
sk a licensed plumber or supplier about materials to insulate your pipes
and meters. If your meter is in an unheated garage, make sure the meter is
insulated.
· Wash fruits and vegetables in a basin. Use a
vegetable brush.
· Disconnect and drain all outdoor hoses.
· Seal air leaks in your home and garage.
· Do not use water to defrost frozen foods; thaw
in the refrigerator overnight.
Do Not
· D
o not use moisture absorbing materials (straws, textiles, paper, glass wool)
to insulate.
· Do not use an open flame or pour hot water on meter if it freezes.
· Do not completely turn off the heat when it is cold.
· Scrape, rather than rinse, dishes before loading
into the dishwasher; wash only full loads.
· Add food wastes to your compost pile instead
of using the garbage disposal.
· Wash only full loads of laundry or use the
appropriate water level or load size selection
on the washing machine.
· D
o not solely rely on the Town's curb stop to completely turn off the water
supply to your residence. Always verify that the flow has been stopped.
During Extremely Cold Weather
· O
pen kitchen, bathroom, and laundry cabinet doors to allow warmer air to
circulate around the plumbing during cold weather.
· If you feel your lines are prone to freezing in extreme temperatures, you
might want to consider running a small stream of water from your tap. This
will be at your expense.
October
Red Pine
Sunday
Monday
2016 Blue Box Schedule
Tuesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
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Garbage Collection
Port Elgin Ward
Monday
Tuesday
Southampton Ward
Wednesday
Tuesday
Saugeen Ward
Wednesday
Thursday
For your garbage collection route
zone, see maps at front.
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Thanksgiving Day
Landfill closed
Municipal Office closed
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Halloween
Saugeen Shores
Water and Sewer
Winter Road Safety
Green Light Awareness
Parking Restrictions For Snow Clearing
Do you know what it means if
you see a car with a flashing
green light in its window? The
flashing green lights you see in
the front window of cars means
those drivers are part-time
firefighters on their way to an
emergency. If you see a car with
a flashing green light, please be
courteous and yield the right
of way.
BY-LAW 51-2013 � PROHIBITED PARKING
In accordance with BY-LAW 51-2013 - "No person shall park a vehicle on any highway (street)
between the hours of 2:00 am and 8:00 am commencing November 1st and ending on
March 31st, in every year.
Any vehicles obstructing traffic or interfering with snow removal operations will be issued a
ticket or removed at the owner's expense.
Placement Of Snow On Municipal Right-Of-Ways
Residents of the Town of Saugeen Shores are reminded that, pursuant to Section 181 of the
Highway Traffic Act:
No person shall deposit snow or ice on a roadway without permission
in writing to do so from the Ministry or the Road Authority responsible
for the maintenance of the road R.S.O. 1990, s 181.
Deposition of these materials on the roadway interferes with
property maintenance practices. Your attention to this Act
is required to assist us with keeping the roads maintained
in a safe and useable condition.
Road Closures
Highway Traffic Act - Section 134 Driving on a CLOSED HIGHWAY is prohibited. ªWhere signs or
traffic control devices have been posted or placed under subsection (2), no person shall drive
or operate a motor vehicle on the closed highway or part thereof in intentional disobedience of
the signs or traffic control devices.º PLEASE OBEY ROAD CLOSURE SIGNS AT ALL TIMES.
ªYield Right for Flashing
Green Lightº
Emergency Vehicles
How should you react to an approaching emergency vehicle? Take lights and sirens seriously.
Pull to the right and stop. It's the law.
School Buses
You must stop whenever you approach a stopped school bus with its upper alternating red
lights flashing, regardless of whether you are behind the bus or approaching it from the front.
Do not go until the bus moves or the lights have stopped flashing.
November
White Birch
Sunday
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Daylight Savings ends 2:00 am
turn clocks back
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Saturday
Remembrance Day
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Property Tax Due Date
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2016 Blue Box Schedule
Garbage Collection
Port Elgin Ward
Monday
Tuesday
Southampton Ward
Wednesday
Tuesday
Saugeen Ward
Thursday
For your garbage collection route
zone, see maps at front.
Left to Right Back Row: Councillor Mike Myatt; Councillor Cheryl Grace; Councillor Don Matheson; Councillor Dave Myette; Councillor Neil Menage; Councillor John Rich.
L-R Front Row: Deputy Mayor Luke Charbonneau; Mayor Mike Smith; Vice Deputy Mayor Diane Huber
Season’s Greetings
American Beech
Sunday
Monday
2016 Blue Box Schedule
Tuesday
Thursday
Garbage Collection
Port Elgin Ward
Monday
Tuesday
Southampton Ward
Wednesday
Tuesday
Saugeen Ward
Wednesday
December
Friday
Saturday
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Thursday
For your garbage collection route
zone, see maps at front.
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Municipal Office closed at noon
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Christmas Day
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Boxing Day
Landfill closed
Municipal Office closed
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Municipal Office closed
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Municipal Office closed
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Municipal Office closed
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Christmas Eve
Landfill closed at 12:00 pm
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Municipal Office closed
New Year's Eve
Saugeen Shores Water and Sewer Landfill closed at 12:00 pm