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Wellington County ‘Recycle Coach Waste App’ Now Available

— February 16, 2022

View the brief video below for information on the new app from the County Of Wellington:

Leaf And Yard Waste Collection Begins
— April 16, 2021

This is a reminder for all urban residents that your April leaf and yard waste curbside collection is coming up! Urban residents in Mapleton, Centre Wellington (West of Hwy 6), Erin, and Guelph/Eramosa, your monthly curbside collection of leaf and…
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Your Old Clothing Can Help Canadians Affected By Diabetes
— October 26, 2020

Solid Waste Services has a partnership with the Canadian Diabetes Association Clothesline Programme. Funds raised from the sale of the textiles are used to promote the health of Canadians affected by diabetes through research, education, service and advocacy. A Textile…
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Nestlé Waters Canada $50,000 Recycling Program Launches In Puslinch
— August 26, 2020

An innovative public-spaces recycling program funded by Nestlé Waters Canada is now up and running in Puslinch, marked by bright blue and black dual-recycling bins in outdoor locations across the township. The program, designed by Reclay StewardEdge and Recycle Everywhere,…
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Puslinch Council Votes To Accept Public Spaces Recycling Program From Nestlé Waters Canada
— February 9, 2020

Nestlé Waters Canada contributed over $50,000 to implement the program designed by Reclay StewardEdge and Recycle Everywhere. Nestlé Waters Canada announced today that Puslinch Council voted unanimously to begin the implementation of the innovative public-space recycling program designed by Reclay…
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Recycling Bins & Highway 6 – A Dangerous Combination
— October 14, 2016

I live on Hwy 6, Puslinch, On and have been putting out recycling bins. For the past two pickups, after they are emptied they are left sitting on the shoulder of the hwy and this week right against the pavement….
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Conversations with the Mayor: Solid Waste Services Update
— September 11, 2015

Daina Makinson and I sat down with Mayor and County Councillor Dennis Lever to discuss what’s happening with Solid Waste Services (“SWS”) in Wellington County. We hope this will be one of many in a series of conversations to keep…
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Reminder: Friday Garbage, Recycling & Green Bin Pick-Up Moved To Saturday
— April 1, 2021

Garbage, Recycling & Green bin pick-ups scheduled for this Friday, April 2nd in Puslinch will be collected on Saturday instead due to the Good Friday holiday. Also, the first curbside Leaf and Yard waste collection in urban areas only is…
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Expanded Leaf And Yard Waste Services Approved For Wellington County
— September 29, 2020

via guelphtoday The county is increasing leaf and yard waste services starting in October. Council approved expanding pick-up to once a month from April to November for urban residents. This means twice the amount of pick-ups than before. Leaf and…
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Green Bin And More Frequent Recycling Pickup To Begin Next Week
— July 2, 2020

Green bins have been delivered to eligible households across Wellington County, and the highly anticipated curbside collection service will begin on July 7. The new curbside collection programme will have: Standardized collection frequency for both urban and rural households. Materials…
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Ministry of Environment Orders Puslinch Recycling Company To Clean Up Its Act
— February 9, 2020

via guelphtoday.com The Ministry of the Environment has ordered a Puslinch recycling company to clean up the piles of glass on its site that include contaminants discharging into the natural environment. NexCycle takes in glass collected from municipal recycling programs,…
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County Council Votes To Expand Rural Waste & Recycling Collection And Change User Fees
— March 31, 2016

During today’s Wellington County Council meeting, Council approved expanding waste and recyclable collection to all rural households, and to change user fees for waste disposal. Both changes will take effect on July 1, 2016. “Expanding rural collection will allow all…
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