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News Update - Thursday, March 26, 2020

Bluewater Recycling Association has contacted the municipal office and has reported that there are multiple residents taking advantage of the "no tags needed" during this time as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.

The Township of Adelaide Metcalfe would like to remind residents of the following:
- 7 bag limit on waste collection
- Only standard sized garbage bags and/or cans
- No more than 45 lbs and/or not exceeding 30 gallons

News Update - Friday, March 20, 2020 - The County of Middlesex has compiled a document of resources and supports for businesses during the COVID-19 outbreak. This guide will be updated as new information becomes available.  Click here for the guide.

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News Release - Tuesday, March 17, 2020 - Please be advised that Mayor Smith has declared an emergency, as of 2:14 PM, for the Township of Adelaide Metcalfe in order to assist in containing COVID-19 and protect the health and well-being of Ontarians.

There are no new procedures in place for the Township facilities. Township staff are still at the office, however the office remains CLOSED to the public.

News Release - Tuesday, March 17, 2020 - Please be advised that due to social distancing measures being adhered to by the Township, the requirement to have a BAG TAG on each bag of garbage has been SUSPENDED effective immediately until April 7, 2020.

Bluewater Recycling Association has been contacted by the Township to continue collecting with or without a tag on your garbage until April 7, 2020.

If your garbage does not get collected due to no tag, please notify the Township 519-247-3687 or by email jturk@adelaidemetcalfe.on.ca

News Release - Monday, March 16, 2020 - Township of Adelaide Metcalfe Closure of Facilities

The World Health Organization declared COVID-19 to be a global pandemic. Communities need to take aggressive and urgent action to prevent the spread of the disease. The Township is closely monitoring COVID-19 related closures and cancellations in our community and the region.

As social distancing is one of the preventative measures that we are all being asked to take right now, we request that you limit attendance at the Township Office to ESSENTIAL BUSINESS ONLY, effective immediately.

You can now receive your Property Tax bill electroincally!  Sign up now and you will be able to have access to your 2020 and subsequent tax bills.

Click here for more information.

Bluewater Recycling Association has mailed out an information sheet regarding the NEW AUTOMATED COLLECTION SERVICE that was approved by Council that is scheduled to begin May 2020.  Garbage bag tags will no longer be required once the Township switches over to the new automated collection service.  For more information contact Bluewater Recycling Association at
1-800-265-9799 Ext. 243.  If you have not received the notice from Bluewater Recycling, please click here.

If you have a concern regarding the new automated collection system, please fill out the attached complaint form and submit to the Clerk.  All fields must be filled out in order to assess the validity of the concern.  Staff will be reviewing concerns prior to implementation to ensure a successful switch from bag tags to wheelie bins.

Special Policy Area Review

Further information can be found here.

Have a concern with a CN railroad crossing in Adelaide Metcalfe? 

Members of the public can reach out to CN directly via CN’s Public Inquiry Line at 1-888-888-5909 or at contact@cn.ca

Property Taxes are due yearly on the following dates:

• February 28
• May 31
• August 31
• November 30

The Township offers a variety of payment methods:  cash, cheque and debit are available at the office, as well as telepayment through your bank and online banking.  The Township also offers Pre-Authorized Payment (PAP).  There are two (2) options….monthly or on the due date.  If it’s outside office hours and you need to drop a payment off, no problem!!  The Township has a drop box beside the door.  Your choice for your convenience!

To see a full list of road closures/road construction in the Township during the 2020 construction season, please click here.

Adelaide Metcalfe Recycling Program

Bluewater Recycling Association has announced changes to the program.  To view those changes, click here.