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Christmas Tree Drop-off Sites Open Boxing Day
Posted on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 09:15 AM
The City will once again recycle natural trees from Dec. 26 - Jan. 12, grinding the trees into wood chips to be added to the compost pile at the City’s Solid Waste & Recycling Facility. Compost is given away each spring to beautify residents' lawns and flower gardens.
“Natural Christmas trees are recyclable,” said Jason Sherband, Manager of the City’s Solid Waste & Recycling Services Section. “The City’s nine Tree Drop-off Sites open on Boxing Day. Recycling the tree has become an eco-friendly...
Facilities Close as Province Moves Region to 14-Day Lockdown
Posted on Monday, December 21, 2020 11:30 AM
Premier Doug Ford announced today that a province-wide lockdown will be imposed starting at 12:01am on Dec. 26, placing the northern parts of Ontario, including the Thunder Bay District Health Unit zone, under a 14-day lockdown.
The City of Thunder Bay is preparing for temporary facility closures as of Dec. 26, for 14 days.
“We hear the Province saying loud and clear that we need this temporary lockdown to limit the spread of COVID-19 in Ontario,” said Mayor Bill Mauro. “We need to do our part...
Solid Waste & Recycling Facility and Depots Holiday Hours
Posted on Friday, December 18, 2020 06:30 AM
The City’s Solid Waste & Recycling Facility and the Recycling Depots operating hours change during the holiday season. The holiday hours are as follows:
- Sunday, Dec. 20 - CLOSED
- Monday, Dec. 21 - 8am - 6:30pm
- Tuesday, Dec. 22 - 8am - 6:30pm
- Wednesday, Dec. 23 - 8am - 6:30pm
- Thursday, Dec. 24 - 8am - 4:30pm
- Friday, Dec. 25 - CLOSED
- Saturday, Dec. 25 - CLOSED
- Sunday, Dec. 26 - CLOSED
- Monday, Dec. 28 - 8am - 6:30pm
- Tuesday, Dec. 29 - 8am - 6:30pm
- Wednesday, Dec. 30 - 8am - 6:30pm
- Thursday, Dec. 31 - 8am -...
COVID-19: MECG - Holidays Must Look and Feel Different This Year
Posted on Thursday, December 17, 2020 12:15 PM
The City’s Municipal Emergency Control Group discussed the importance of continued vigilance at its weekly meeting today with community partners as part of its ongoing management of the COVID-19 situation. The group continues to meet weekly.
They discussed ongoing efforts to manage the virus with Thunder Bay expected to remain for now in the Province’s Orange Restrict (intermediate measures) category. The Orange category of the Province’s COVID-19 Response Framework is outlined by the Province as...
Holiday Waste and Recycling Collection Changes
Posted on Thursday, December 17, 2020 11:00 AM
Garbage and recycling collection dates for all residents and businesses will change for the weeks of Dec. 21 and Dec. 28, as there is no collection on Friday, Dec. 25, 2020 or Friday, Jan. 1, 2021.
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New Dates Over Holidays:
Area 1 – BLUE Cards
Monday, Dec. 21
Monday, Dec. 28
Area 2 – ORANGE Cards
Tuesday, Dec. 22
Tuesday, Dec. 29
Area 3 – GREEN Cards
Wednesday, Dec. 23
Wednesday, Dec. 30
Area 4 – PINK Cards
Thursday, Dec. 24
Thursday, Dec. 31
Garbage and recycling...
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