PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE OPERATIONS AND UTILITY DEPARTMENT: What you need to know

The Operations/Utility Department consists of the Engineering, Parks and Cemeteries, Transportation, Waterworks, Wastewater Treatment and Water Treatment divisions. Operations and Utility look after treating and supplying water, road maintenance, garbage and recycling collection, sewer maintenance, wastewater treatment, maintaining parks and cemeteries, road construction and paving projects, and so much more.

They also provide technical support to other departments within the City for such things as land development and the provision of infrastructure data. The following information is important to take note of.

Recycling

The City contracts Portage & District Recycling (PDRI) for the collection of residential recycling. PDRI is also a fully operational household hazardous waste depot located at 700 Phillips Street. The items below can not be put out for recycling pick-up, but are accepted at the depot from Monday to Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

• pesticides

• flammable liquids

• corrosive liquids (bleach/Drano)

• oxidizing liquids

• compressed gas (propane tanks)

• adhesives

• fire extinguishers

• toxic liquids (lidocaine chloride)

Solid Waste

The City of Portage la Prairie operates a five-day solid waste collection cycle. The 2023 solid waste collection schedules may be viewed on our website, obtained at City Hall, or by telephoning the Operations Department at 204-239-8346. Solid waste collection is on the front street year-round. It is advised that you put your garbage out before 7:00 a.m. on your collection day. There is a two-bag/