Waste Collection in Ward 9 is Proceeding

Posted on by Councillor Brad Clark

Collection is going ahead

Friday collection in Wards 6, 9 and 11 (and a small area in Ward 5):

These waste collection routes are serviced by our Contractor, GFL.  GFL has crews on the routes and anticipate collecting all garbage, green bin, yard waste and bulky items today.

Collection is cancelled, with options

Friday collection in Wards 4, 5, 12 (rural) and 13:

These routes are serviced by our City waste collection staff.  The collection of garbage, green bin, yard waste will not occur today.  At this time, impacted residents are asked to bring their waste back in from the curb and set it out on their collection day next Friday July 24th. To help with compounding residential waste for two weeks, the garbage container limit for Friday July 24th will be three (3) bags / containers for that day only. Reminder the weight limit per bag / container is 50 lbs.

Alternatively, residents with a Thursday or Friday waste collection day who did not receive waste collection this week are able to deliver their waste to the city’s three Community Recycling Centres (locations) at no charge today or on Saturday July 18th. 

  • Residents will be asked for postal code to confirm waste collection day
  • Recyclables must be separated from garbage
  • Food waste is considered garbage and must be packaged in a bag for drop off
  • CRCs are not open Sundays

An extension to the drop off option may occur if Monday’s collection program is impacted by the sustained poor air quality.

Blue Box Recycling is going ahead

The Contractor for the transitioned blue box program has advised that they will be collecting blue box recycling today.  All seven Wards with recycling collection today (4, 5, 6, 9, 11, 12 and 13) should anticipate having their blue boxes collected today.

Less strenuous activities to continue

City waste collection staff have been assigned to less strenuous cleanliness activities such as emptying litter containers in the downtown with the support of a mechanical tipper. 

Operationally, the team continues to assess waste collection day by day.  At this time we are monitoring resources for projected air quality over the coming days. Waste collection staff will report to work Monday morning anticipating to head out on Monday waste collection routes.

Waste Management staff are working with Corporate Communications to update our residents of this service impact including a Public Service Announcement,  adding an announcement on the City’s webpage and sharing across social media channels.

We thank the residents for their patience and apologize for the inconvenience this may cause.

Hamilton Water Winter Updates

Posted on by lyndzeefreeman

Catch Basins: A catch basin is a structure that collects rainwater and prevents debris from entering the drainage system. It helps prevent flooding and keeps the system clear of pollutants. During winter months, it’s important to keep catch basins free of snow and ice. This allows proper drainage during thaw cycles and helps prevent flooding when the weather warms up. To keep catch basins working at their best in your neighbourhood:

  1. Keep ice and snow from collecting near catch basins, and help keep leaves and yard waste from roadways, ditches, and sidewalks.
  2. Dispose of litter properly to prevent blockages in the sewer system.
  3. Report any issues by calling 905-546-2489 for removal.

To report misuse of a catch basin, such as litter or pollutants, to report spills—any unusual release of pollutants, or request maintenance—call the City of Hamilton at 905-546-2489 (CITY). Connecting directly with an operator via the 24/7 Contact Center helps to ensure prompt cleanup, investigation, and prevention.  Catch Basin and Street Drain Use

Keep Hydrants Clear: Remember to shovel an area around fire hydrants, ensuring they remain visible and accessible for emergency responders. Winter Fire Safety

Frozen Pipe Awareness and Prevention: Protect your homes from frozen pipes. This video contains helpful tips: How to Keep Your Pipes from Freezing, and more information can be found on the Frozen Pipes page of our website.

Winter Safety Around Stormwater Ponds: Ice depth can vary significantly across the surface of stormwater ponds, and the continuous flow of water makes ice conditions unstable. Ponds collect runoff from roadways that contain salt, lowering the freezing temperature of the water. Air pockets can easily form in the ice, posing additional risks. Even if a stormwater pond appears fully frozen, it is important to stay off the ice. The ice may still be unstable, and there may be areas of open water beneath the surface. Many of these ponds are located in remote areas, far from help. It is imperative to stay off any ice surface, including stormwater ponds, regardless of their appearance. Stormwater Management Ponds.

Turn Off Your Water When You Go Away: Turning off the water when you go away protects your property. The City of Hamilton Leak Protection Program will not cover unattended homes that have not had the building control water valve turned off and the plumbing system drained. Homes left without heat for any period are also at risk. To request a water turn-off at the curb, call the City Contact Center at 905-546-2489 (CITY). There is a fee for this service.   Water Efficient Homes

These important messages will help ensure the safety and well-being of our community throughout the winter season.