Significant Weather Event Declared

The Township of Georgian Bluffs has declared a significant weather event due to forecasted and/or observed weather conditions. The declaration is to notify the public that due to the current or forecasted conditions, caution is to be observed when travelling on roads maintained by the Township of Georgian Bluffs, and that it may take longer than usual to bring the condition of the roads back to a state of repair.

We expect delays to waste collection due to the weather and road conditions.

Please use caution and allow yourself extra time to reach your destination. Gravel roads in particular have been impacted by the freeze/thaw cycle, so please be extra cautious on gravel roads. The significant weather event remains in effect until the event is declared to be over.

For more information on road conditions in Georgian Bluffs, visit www.georgianbluffs.ca/snowclearing. For active Weather Warnings, visit the Environment Canada Website. 

Holiday Office Closure

The Georgian Bluffs Township offices are closed for the holidays from noon on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, until Friday, January 2, 2026. Regular business hours will resume on Monday, January 5, 2026, at 9 a.m.

During this time, please make use of our online services at www.georgianbluffs.ca for any inquiries.

For missed waste pickups, please reach out to Waste Management directly at canresidential@wm.com or 1-800-561-1655.

Georgian Bluffs wishes everyone a safe and happy holiday season, and looks forward to another great year in 2026.

Waste Pickup Missed Due to Winter Weather

By Township of Georgian Bluffs - Dec 10, 2025

UPDATE Thursday, December 11, 2025:

Please see below an updated list of missed waste pickup areas from yesterday. We have confirmed that recollection for all missed waste pickups in the Derby and Sarawak routes will take place Monday, December 15.

  • Ishwar Drive, Indira Ave, Macintosh/Sutacriti, Presqu'ile Road
  • Grey Road 17B to Sommer Street, Derby Keppel Townline, Highway 6 & 21, Young’s Drive, Atkins Street
  • Vault Works Road, West Street, Park Street, Somers Street, 24th Street West, 27th Street West, McMillan Street, Urstadt Street, Aiken Street, Carney Street, 29th Street West, Finden Street
  • Grey Road 17A, Grey Road 1 from Grey Road 17A to East Linton Side Road West, East Linton Side Road W up to Concession 14 off Church Side Road W
  • Deviation Road, Falls Road, Church Hewitson Road

If your street is missing from the list and your waste wasn’t collected, please let us know through Contact GB or by calling 519-376-2729.

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Due to winter weather conditions, waste collection will not be completed in parts of the Township today.

Crews are not able to complete all scheduled pickups in the former Township of Derby route. Missed pickups in Derby will be recollected on Monday, December 15, 2025, weather permitting.

If you live outside the Derby area and your waste was also not picked up, please report it through Contact GB so we can follow up with the service provider.

We appreciate your patience as crews work safely in winter conditions, and thank you for your cooperation.

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