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# Regional Services
The Region of Waterloo delivers a variety of services to residents of the Township of Wellesley. While Township staff are always available to assist with services provided locally, they can also help direct residents to the appropriate department at the Region of Waterloo to ensure concerns are addressed.
Garbage and recycling in the Township of Wellesley is a service provided by the Region of Waterloo. Visit the Region of Waterloo Website for more information and the Collection Schedule.
## Seasonal services
The Region of Waterloo also provides seasonal services including:
* Christmas tree collection
* Yard waste collection
Visit the Region of Waterloo seasonal services page for details.
Wellesley Township has three Region of Waterloo Library branches:
* Linwood Branch
* St. Clements Branch
* Wellesley Branch
The Region of Waterloo Library has ten branches offering library services, programs and events to the four Waterloo Region Townships. Learn how you can become a member, discover the diverse collections including e-services and enjoy ongoing programs and events for people of all ages by visiting www.rwlibrary.ca.
## Utilities
A variety of utility providers serve the Township of Wellesley, including natural gas, hydro, internet, and cable TV. For details on available services, please visit the links below.
The primary cable, phone and internet providers in the Township are: Bell, Rogers, Mornington Communications and Xplore. All companies operate and maintain their own services and all questions or inquiries can be directed to the provider.
Hydro utilities in the Township are owned and maintained by Enova Power (Formally Waterloo North Hydro). All questions and inquiries can be directed to Enova Power
### Enova Power Corp.
As part of the responsibilities of the Mayor's office, the Mayor serves as a representative on the Enova Power Corp. Board of Directors, ensuring the Township of Wellesley has a voice in matters related to local energy services.
The City of Waterloo, the Township of Woolwich and the Township of Wellesley are the shareholders of The Enova Energy Corporation. Enova Energy Corporation is owned by the City of Kitchener (53.4%), the City of Waterloo (30.8%), the Township of Woolwich (8.5%), the Township of Wilmot (4.5%), and the Township of Wellesley (2.8%).
Natural gas services are provided by Enbridge Gas (formerly Union Gas) and all questions and inquiries can be forwarded to Enbridge.
#### Water & Wastewater
The Region of Waterloo is responsible for supplying clean and safe drinking water to the residents of the Township. The wastewater system in the Wellesley Settlement area is managed by the Region of Waterloo and is the only wastewater system in the Township of Wellesley. All other settlement areas operate on private septic systems.
Wellesley residents and businesses with a municipal water and/or wastewater connection receive water bills from the Region of Waterloo Finance Department.
The Region has a **paperless billing** option as well as a **direct withdrawal** option adding convenience and flexibility in payment methods for customers.
1. You can enroll for **Paperless E-billing** option to receive your invoices via email.
2. You can enroll for **Pre-authorized Debits** from your bank account for water bill payments.
Please contact **[email protected]** or call 226-753-2261 if you have any questions.
## Transportation
The Region of Waterloo is responsible for public transit including Grand River Transit (GRT) and taxi services.
Grand River Transit does not currently have any bus routes in the Township of Wellesley.
Visit the Region of Waterloo website for a list of licensed taxi services.
Kiwanis Transit provides specialized transit services for residents who can answer yes to one of the following:
* 65 years of age or older (proof of age required)
* Canadian National Institute for the Blind registrant (proof of registration required)
* Physically disabled
* Developmentally disabled
* Have a temporary disability that affects mobility
The Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) is a full-service, customer friendly facility which supports commercial, corporate and general aviation.
The Airport is only 10 minutes from Hwy. 401 and within a 20 minute drive from the cities of Cambridge, Kitchener and Waterloo. YKF is easy to navigate with free Wi-Fi, complimentary baggage carts, a licensed lounge and low cost parking.
VIA Rail runs between Kitchener and Toronto, Guelph, London, and Sarnia; the train station is located at 126 Weber St. W, near the corner of Victoria St. in the northeast corner of downtown. Via runs three trains a day in each direction.
GO Transit runs from Kitchener to Toronto via the train station located at 126 Weber St. W in Kitchener.
Contact Us
**Township of Wellesley**
4639 Lobsinger Line
St. Clements ON N0B 2M0
519-699-4611
519-699-4540 (facsimile)
**Township of Wellesley Recreation Complex**
1401 Queens Bush Road,
Wellesley, Ontario N0B 2T0
519-656-2222
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