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Household Hazardous Waste

The Household Hazardous Waste Depot is OPEN for the 2024 season. The depot is located in Carleton Place, at 128 Patterson Crescent. Proof of residency is required! See here for more information: https://carletonplace.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/HHWAcceptedMaterials.pdf

Or, you can follow this link to determine where to take hazardous waste: https://rpra.ca/find-a-collection-site/

Garbage Tags

Effective January 1, 2023, the Township of Montague is moving forward with two (2) untagged bags of garbage each week. Additional bags must have a municipal bag tag. There will be NO allocation of municipal bag tags, however tags can still be purchased for $6 each at the Township Office. 

For more information about these changes please click on 4046-2024 Procedure for Waste Collection and Disposal By-Law

How often is garbage collected?

• Garbage is collected once a week.
• Only non-recyclable items should be placed in the garbage.
• Curbside collection is for bagged household garbage, blue or yellow box recycling only. No large item pick up, no leaf & yard waste.

Starting July 1st, 2023, the Township of Montague, like many other communities across Ontario, will no longer be responsible for the provision of recycling services, as Circular Materials will begin to manage recycling services for residential properties.  

Residential Concerns

• Starting July 1st, all services will operate the same (there are no changes to recycling collection or accepted materials), Circular Materials will continue to provide the same service level.
• Residents with recycling complaints, concerns, or requests for a new or replacement recycling bin will no longer contact the Township office, instead they will need to contact Emterra directly at 1-888-597-1541 or .
• Starting July 1st, residents can visit the Circular Materials website at www.circularmaterials.ca for information pertaining to recycling. We will update our website with recycling information as it becomes available from Circular Materials.

 Dual stream Recycling is a system where recyclable materials are separated into two streams - Containers and Fibres. Your recyclables - must be separated and placed in two separate recycling boxes. Please do not bag any recyclables – only shredded paper will be accepted in a clear plastic bag on fibre weeks.

- Containers (Plastics) belong in a yellow box.

*All items should be rinsed and be free of grease, food, and other residue.*

• Plastics  - Plastics labelled #1, 2, 3, 5, 6 & 7 – Including plastic bottles, lids, plastic food containers, jugs and trays
• Glass – Glass bottles and jars
• Metal – Tin, Beverage containers, aluminum cans, empty steel paint cans (no plastic paint cans or cans with plastic bottoms)
• Food and Beverage cartons – Boxed containers for beverages and soups (milk [dairy, soy, almond, etc.], juice, soup, broth)
• No Styrofoam

- Fibres (Paper) belong in a blue box.

• Paper – Newspaper, magazines, printer paper and writing paper, junk mail, and shredded paper (placed in clear plastic bag)
• Cardboard – Corrugated cardboard, brown, paper bags, box board - Folded down into bundles no larger than 4’ x 4’ x 1’

Please follow the acceptable items guidelines to know what material to put in which box.

Recycling is to be placed roadside by 7 a.m.

For Recycling Collection questions or complaints please contact Emterra at 1-888-597-1541 or by emailing

The Township shall complete a large item collection twice yearly; the first being the first full week of June, and the second being the first full week of October.

2024 large item dates are scheduled for June 3rd and 7th, and October 7th and 11th. If your regular collection date is Wednesday, your Large Item date will be the MONDAY. Friday regular collection and Large Item is the same day, based on truck availability. Large Items require ONE (1) SILVER tag, which can be purchased for $6.00 each at the Township office (cash, debit or cheque), Milano's Pizza in Merrickville (cash only) or Mr. Gas in Smiths Falls (cash only).

Every appliance must have an appropriate tag stating that the refrigeration has been removed by a certified technician.

Reducing waste = climate action

• Change for climate by reducing your waste and by diverting it properly. Garbage sent to landfill contributes to climate-changing greenhouse gas emissions

Composting

• Save money on bag tags and compost your kitchen and yard waste. Composters can be purchased at the Township Office for $47.00 (tax included)

Read more information about composting by clicking here.

Real Deal Store accepts and sells quality reusable household goods, furniture and building materials. Also, they now collect e-waste at their store. For more information call 613-283-7999 or www.realaction.ca.

Montague Public School
1200 Rosedale Rd S,
Smiths Falls, ON K7A 4S6
Tel.: 613-283-6426
montague.ucdsb.on.ca

Duncan J. Schoular Public School
41 McGill Street
Smiths Falls, ON K7A 3M9
Tel.: 613-283-1367
djschoular.ucdsb.on.ca

Chimo Elementary School
11 Ross St, Smiths Falls, ON K7A 4V6
Tel.: 613-283-1761
chimo.ucdsb.on.ca

St. Francis de Sales Catholic School
4 Ross St, Smiths Falls, ON K7A 4L5
Tel: 613-283-6101
stfrancisdesales.cdsbeo.on.ca

Calvary Christian Academy
9749 ON-15, Smiths Falls, K7A 4S7
Tel: 613-283-5089
calvaryca.com

Smiths Falls and District Collegiate Institute
299 Percy Street,
Smiths Falls, ON K7A 5M2
Tel.: 613-283-0288
smithsfalls.ucdsb.on.ca

St. Luke Catholic High School
4 Ross Street Smiths Falls, ON K7A 4L5
Tel.: 613-283-4477
thestewart.ucdsb.on.ca

Calvary Christian High School
9749 ON-15, Smiths Falls, K7A 4S7
Tel: 613-283-5089
calvaryca.com

Algonquin College - Perth Campus
7 Craig St
Perth, ON K7H 1X7
Tel.: 613-267-2859
algonquincollege.com

Algonquin College - Ottawa Campus
1385 Woodroffe Ave
Nepean, ON K2G 1V8
Tel.: 613-727-4723
algonquincollege.com

T.R. Leger School of Continuing Education
10 Ontario Street
Smiths Falls K7A 4K7
Tel.: 613-283-5418
trleger.ucdsb.on.ca

Head Office
225 Central Ave W,
Brockville, ON, K6V 5X1
Toll-free: 1-800-267-7131
ucdsb.on.ca

Western Region Education Centre
2755 Highway 43
Kemptville, ON K0G 1J0
Toll-free: 1-800-443-4562
cdsbeo.on.ca

2445 Boul. St-Laurent
Ottawa, ON K1G 6C3
Bureau Sans frais : 1-888-33CEPEO
cepeo.on.ca

4000, Rue Labelle,
Ottawa, ON K1J 1A1
Bureau Sans frais : 1-888-230-5131
ecolecatholique.ca

DECLARATION OF INTEREST REGISTRY

Where a Member of Council or Local Board declares a direct or indirect pecuniary interest in accordance with the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act or a conflict of interest in accordance with the Code of Conduct for Council and Local Boards, the Municipality is required to maintain a registry. 

The original declaration filed can be viewed at the Municipal Office during regular office hours. 

The Committee of Adjustment consists of three residents of the community and a secretary who is an employee of the Township.  The Committee meets whenever there is an application for consideration. The purpose of the Committee is to evaluate and make decisions on minor variances and permit a change of use or extension of non-conforming use.

While it is the legislative mandate of the OPP Detachment Board to work with the Detachment Commander to make decisions where appropriate and submit information to the Municipal Councils in other matters in accordance with the Community Safety and Policing Act (CSPA), the purpose of the OPP Detachment Board is to:

• Comply with the prescribed standards, if any, with respect to the exercise of its powers and the performance of its duties under the Act;
• Make decisions on matters within their jurisdiction and provide advice and information to Municipal Councils on specialized matters as outlined in the Act;
• Facilitate public input on programs and ideas when appropriate and approved by the OPP Detachment Board to ensure the work of the Board is representative of the communities it serves;
• Make decisions in enhancing the quality of life and ensuring the safety and security of all persons and property in the community, in keeping with the Minister’s Strategic Plan and the OPP Detachment Board strategic plan or the annual objectives and principles as established by the OPP Detachment Board; and
• Conduct itself in keeping with the prescribed Code of Conduct under the CSPA (Section 35(6)) and in keeping with the OPP Detachment Board’s Procedural By-law.

View the Inaugural Meeting Agenda & Regular Meeting Agenda Package here: April 23, 2025 Inaugural & Regular Meeting Agendas

The MRCC meets on the fourth Thursday of every month at 7pm.

The Terms of Reference can be found here: MRCC Terms of Reference

Council operates under a Committee of the Whole Structure whereby Community Services and Corporate Services committee meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month and Economic Development and Public Works committee meetings are held the fourth Wednesday of each month. County Council meets prior to each of the committee meetings at 5p.m. 

The Merrickville-Wolford Public Library Board is made up of 6 members appointed by the Municipal Council: 5 from Merrickville-Wolford (including one Council member) and 1 from Montague Township.

What does the Library Board do?

The Public Libraries Act, a provincial statute, designates library boards as governing boards. As such, library boards perform many functions, including the following tasks:

• determine library services
• advocate on behalf of the library
• overseeing the library’s finances
• seek funds through the Municipal Council’s budget and through other funding opportunities
• appoint and oversee the Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

**** There are two representatives appointed to the Merrickville Public Library Board. *****

Smiths Falls Library Board

There is one citizen representative appointed to the Smiths Falls Library Board. 

Montague Board Member

Sarrahlynn Martin

Livestock Investigators follow provincial mandates by OMAFA. More information can be found on the Ontario Government Website

Contact: Clare Porter - 613-283-4841

Fenceviewers are required per the line fences act, found here: Ontario Line Fences Act

To inquiry about a Fenceviewing, please contact Allison Vereyken at  or 613-283-7478 ext. 250.

One member of Council is appointed to represent the Township. For more information on the Authority and their activities, please visit their website.