Waste Management
The Township of Ignace manages its own curbside garbage collection and operates the Ignace Waste Disposal site. The municipality is currently in the process of developing its Waste Management Strategic Plan that includes recycling and other waste diversion initiatives.
Garbage Collection Schedule
Monday (weekly) - Commercial / Industrial / Multi-Residential
Thursday (weekly) - Commercial /Industrial /Multi-Residential and Residential
Beginning May 29th, 2023 - Summer Hours
Garbage collection will be on:
Monday and Thursday (weekly) - Commercial /Industrial /Multi-Residential and Residential
**NOTE: If a collection day falls on a statutory holiday, garbage will be collected on the following business day
Residential Pick Up: Please have your garbage curbside by 6:30 am.
Commercial Pick Up: In accordance with the hours of operation for each business.
Landfill vouchers are required to dispose of solid waste. Vouchers and garbage bag tags are available at the:
- Township of Ignace Municipal Office - Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm, or
- Ignace Public Library during regular business hours - Available during business hours
- Ignace ShopRite During Regular Business hours
The Township of Ignace Waste Disposal Site : Hours of Operation Effective May 29, 2023
If the Monday falls on a holiday, then the landfill site will be closed for Monday and resume on Wednesday.
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Day
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Hours
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|---|---|
| Monday | 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
| Saturday | 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
EFFECTIVE October 29, 2023. Winter Hours will begin
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Day
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Hours
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|---|---|
| Wednesday | 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
| Saturday | 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Approval of waste material for drop-off is at the discretion of landfill staff. Any material rejected by the attendant will be discarded as directed by the attendant, including removal from the waste disposal site.
The full fee schedule for the Township of Ignace Waste Disposal Site is available here.
Ontario Tire Stewardship (OTS) Program
The Township of Ignace is now participating in the Ontario Tire Stewardship (OTS) Program. Under this program, the Ignace Waste Disposal Site is accepting tires free of charge from Ontario Residents.
There are no restrictions on the types of tires that can be brought to the Waste Disposal Site, but only fifty (50) tires can be brought to the site per day by any one Ontario Resident.