The Municipality provides curbside garbage collection through the Public Works Department. For concerns regarding garbage collection please contact the Municipal Office at 705-724-2813, ext 221 or email office@powassan.net.
Click here for the 2026 Waste Collection Schedule
Recycling collection is managed through Circular Materials, as per Provincial Regulations. Emterra is the contractor used by Circular Materials for the Municipality.
Recycling is encouraged because it decreases landfill waste, saves energy, and conserves natural resources. Recycling can help you decrease your carbon footprint and live more sustainably.
Click here for the 2026 Recycling Collection Schedule Click here for the 2026 Recycling Guide
WASTE COLLECTION
The schedule remains the same as the 2025 schedule. Bags MUST be curbside by 7:00 A.M. on your scheduled pick up day.
Council passed By-law 2023-17 which restricts the garbage bag collection as follows:
- Two (2) bags for a residential dwelling
- Six (6) bags for a commercial dwelling
- Weight restriction for each bag is 40 lbs (maximum)
All items must be inside a bag to be collected, loose items will not be collected.
Tags for extra bags are available at the Municipal Office at 250 Clark Street ($2.00/tag).
Institutions and businesses who require more frequent pick ups can schedule additional pick ups by calling the Municipal Office at 705-724-2813. Each pick up is charged on a monthly basis.
FOR INFORMATION FOR THE DISPOSAL OF FATS, OILS AND GREASE, please click here
LANDFILL HOURS
Wednesday & Friday 8:00 am - 12:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Other services at the landfill include Recycling (including glass and metal), Electronic Waste Disposal, Used Tire Disposal.
Proof of residency is required to use the Landfill. User fees are set out in the User Fee By-Law and User Fee Schedule.
The landfill has recycling bins electronics, batteries and tires. There is no charge for disposing of these items properly at the landfill.
HAZARDOUS HOUSEHOLD WASTE
Hazardous waste must be dropped off at the Hazardous Waste Depot in North Bay:
112 Patton Street, North Bay | (705) 474-0400 ext:2333
Wednesday to Saturday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Hazardous Household Waste includes used batteries; oil containers; paint cans; corrosion liquids; pharmaceuticals; pesticides; propane tanks; old gas; antifreeze; household cleaners (aerosols); smoke alarms; poisons.
The Depot will NOT accept sharps (used needles) or PCB's.
Hazardous Waste Depot
RECYCLING
As mentioned above, Recycling Services in the Municipality of Powassan are provided, bi-weekly, and are managed through Circular Materials, as per Provincial Regulations. Emterra is the contractor used by Circular Materials for the Municipality. You may use any combination of green and/or blue boxes as well as clear bags for recycling items.
Recycling MUST be curbside by 7:00 A.M. on your scheduled pick-up day.
For concerns or other recycling-related questions, please contact Circular Materials: | 1-877-667-2626.