The Good, The Bad and the Cancelled Collection

Harsh weather and why garbage, recycling and compost collection can sometimes be missed.

We live in a climate that, at certain times of the year, brings us things like heavy snowfall, whiteouts and freezing rain, which can make travel on our roads quite hazardous. When this happens, your garbage, recycling and compost collection can be delayed or cancelled. During these bad weather days, Municipal staff will hear from some of our residents who are disappointed that they did not receive the level of service that they normally would and inquire about the process for waste collection. The process. The Municipality of Meaford is in a contractual relationship with Miller Waste Systems (Miller Waste), who is charged with the collection of our garbage, recycling and compost. During these bad weather events, based on the safety of their operators, Miller Waste will make a decision if collection should be delayed or cancelled for that day. When a decision is made that results in a service disruption to residents, Miller Waste informs Municipal staff, providing details on the next collection date. Municipal staff then communicate this information to you, the resident. It’s a big job. Miller Waste uses two different types of trucks, which operate year round. Compost and recycling are picked up on the same truck and garbage is picked up on a different truck. On a regular collection week, the compost/recycling trucks make 2,850 pick-ups and garbage trucks make 1,850 pick-ups. It’s important to know that waste collection is a complex system, with lots of moving parts and plenty of human power. When bad weather hits, please have patience and understanding, most importantly, consider the safety of the operators who make many stops all over the municipality each week. There are many ways to stay informed about waste collection as a resident here in the Municipality of Meaford and we invite you to find the method that is best for you. The Municipality works hard to communicate the most accurate and timely information on waste collection services and do so on our website, social media as well as on the nifty waste app. We invite you to download the app by visiting www.meaford.ca/waste. This app supports both Apple and Android devices. Stay informed, follow us on social media or check out our website at www.meaford.ca for more updates and information.

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at the Meaford Community Centre and the Meaford Curling Club

on Collingwood Street West Saturday, October 1

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, October 2

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Adm: $5, Under 12 $1

Proceeds to Community Projects appleharvestcraftshow.com

Did You Know the Municipality of Meaford has an Online Business Directory?

Help residents and visitors alike discover your wonderfully unique business. The Municipality is offering this as a free service for you to add to your marketing toolbox and we just ask that you help keep it updated. With over 2,500 weekly visitors to our website, increase your reach and promote your business with us. Visit www.meaford.ca/directory and follow the steps to register your business today!

Meaford Scarecrow Invasion & Family Festival

will be back in 2022 when Scarecrows Celebrate 25 YEARS!

From early September till Thanksgiving weekend hundreds of scarecrow on display throughout the Municipality of Meaford • downtown Meaford • Bognor • Leith • Annan

Come celebrate with us on Friday, September 30

Parade on Sykes Street at 6:00 p.m. Family activities at the Rotary Harbour Pavilion to follow

2022 Municipal and School Board Election October 24, 2022 VoTe

Want to vote by mail?

Download the form at www.meafordvotes.ca or call 519-538-1060 extension 1100. Register by Thursday September 15, 2022.

2 WAYS TO VOTE

In Person Vote by Mail

For more information please go to: www.meafordvotes.ca Call 519-538-1060 extension 1100 or email: elections@meaford.ca 40