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    Town Hall Holiday Office Closure | Town of The Blue Mountains

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    They would like to advise residents of upcoming service changes during the Holiday Season.

    Town Hall

    Town Hall will be closed from 12 p.m. on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, until Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Town Hall will re-open with regular hours on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

    Waste Collection

    There will be no curbside waste collection on Wednesday, December 25. Collection services will resume on Thursday, December 26, with each subsequent collection date shifted to the following day.

    There will be no curbside waste collection on Wednesday, January 1. Collection services will resume on Thursday, January 2, with each subsequent collection date shifted to the following day.

    Operations staff have provided additional reminders regarding collection:

    • Christmas Tree Collection is from January 6 to January 16 on your usual day of collection. Trees must be curbside by 7 a.m. with no plastic bags or decorations, and free of snow
    • Please ensure your garbage box is accessible and clear of snow for waste collection
    • Please do not place your garbage within the road
    • First garbage bag is free, second bag must be tagged, third bag must have two tags
    • Bags can weigh up to 20 kgs (45 lbs)
    • When waste collection service is disrupted, double the limit will be collected on your next collection day

    The Town Waste Disposal Site will be closed on Thursday, December 26.

    For more information and service updates regarding waste collection, the “TBM Waste Resource App” is available for download from Apple & Android.

    The Blue Mountains Public Library

    The Blue Mountains Public Library will be closed on Tuesday, December 24, Wednesday, December 25, Thursday, December 26 and Wednesday, January 1. Both branches are open between Christmas and New Year’s. The L.E. Shore Library is open December 27, 28, 30, and until 2 p.m. on the 31; the Craigleith Heritage Depot is open December 27, 28, and 29.

    Beaver Valley Community Centre & Arena

    The Beaver Valley Community Centre will be closed on Wednesday, December 25, Thursday, December 26 and Wednesday, January 1.

    The Town is pleased to offer public skating throughout the holidays. Visit www.thebluemountains.ca/holiday-skating for more information.

    Other Services

    All essential services will continue to operate throughout the Holiday season. Online services are available 24/7 on the Town website.

    For after-hours Town-related emergencies, please call (519) 599-3131.

    For more information, please contact:

    Administration Department
    (519) 599-3131 ext. 306

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