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# Garbage and Recycling
Waste Collection & Disposal
Fire Risk
Medium
Who looks after Waste and Recycling?
Starting January 1st, 2026, recycling will be managed by the province through Circular Materials (CM). The Township has been provided a dedicated webpage at **circularmaterials.ca/plummeradditional**.
Questions and concerns for recycling will be managed by CM, with contact information found on the webpage.
The Township will continue to maintain control of garbage collection.
Where can I access a Recycling Calendar?
Recycling Calendars are available at the Township Office or by clicking on the link below.
2026 Plummer Additional Recycling calendar
Who can I ask if I have questions regarding waste disposal and recycling collection?
You can call Green For Life (GFL) at 1-800-430-7778 to obtain additional information on waste disposal and recycling ***collection***. The Township Office can also provide more information if needed, as well as by clicking on the link below:
Tri-Neighbours By-Law 2009-01 as of March 2021
#### **WASTE COLLECTION**
Why might my garbage and recycling not get picked up?
Garbage will not be picked up if it is not placed in clear garbage bags. Also, garbage will not be picked up if the waste management technician observes that there are recyclable materials in the garbage. It is the responsibility of the property owner to clean up any debris from damaged garbage bags caused by wildlife.
Is the Clear Bag Policy still in effect?
The clear bag policy ***is*** in effect. If garbage is not placed loosely in clear garbage bags, it will not be picked up on garbage day.
#### **WASTE DISPOSAL**
Where is the Landfill site, and when is it open to the public?
Tri-Neighbours Waste Management Site Location: 1314 Eastline Road in Rose Township.
**If attending the Landfill Site, please ensure that you have your Green Access Card which can be obtained at the Municipal Office.**
##### **Hours of Operation:**
**April 1 to November 30:**
Wednesdays 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
***AND***
Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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**December 1 to March 31:**
Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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When a Statutory Holiday falls on a Saturday, these sites will operate during the same hours on the next day being Sunday.
Call-outs will be allowed at the Waste Management Site based on the availability of the Site Attendant.
**Note:** The Bruce Mines Transfer Site (on Taylor Street, Bruce Mines) no longer accepts brush from Plummer Additional ratepayers. You can take brush to the Tri-Neighbours Site at 1314 East Line Road (at the times indicated above) and at the Thessalon Transfer Site (Fridays 3-7 from April 1 to October 31).
Where can I dispose of Special household waste?
Household Special Waste is not accepted at the Tri-neighbours landfill site and must be brought to the HSW depot located at 115 Industrial Park Cresent in Sault Ste Marie. Tri-neighbours access cards will be required to enter the HSW depot. The access cards are available at the Township office.
They accept:
* Acids
* Aerosols (spray paint, hair spray)
* Antifreeze
* Bases (Cleaning Solutions, etc)
* Batteries (Automotive and Household)
* Fire Extinguishers
* Flammables (Cleaning Solvents)
* Oil
* Oil Filters
* Oxidizers (Chlorine, Fertilizer)
* Paint
* Pesticides
Who do I call for Special Dump Deliveries?
Call Mike Jones at (705) 206-3763
Is battery recycling available?
Battery recycling is available in Plummer Additional. You can deposit household batteries such as A, AA, B, C, D, 9-volt, button, computer batteries and more in containers located at the Township Office, Landfill Site or the Library. Please **no** vehicle batteries.
**FIRE BURN BAN NOTICE:**
A Fire Ban has been enacted for the Municipality of Bruce Mines ***and*** Plummer Additional effective June 3rd, 2026 at 7:03 p.m. The Fire Ban is in effect until further notice.
**NO** open air burning is permitted, including fireworks.