Curbside collection of large items occurs in the spring and fall in Pembroke.
Large item collection is for household items like furniture, mattresses, scrap metal, and electronic waste only. General regulations include:
- Items smaller than 9 inches x 14 inches x 22 inches or items that can fit into a standard garbage bag or can will not be collected
- Material placed out in cardboard boxes or garbage bags or containers will not be collected
- Construction and renovation materials such as toilets, wood, windows, doors, and wooden pallets will not be collected
- Tires and hazardous waste such as propane tanks, paint cans, and fluorescent light bulbs will not be collected
- Clothing and textiles will not be collected
- Extra bags of garbage will not be collected. Large volume is not the same as large item
- Acceptable materials must be manageable by two people and cannot exceed 80 pounds, 27 cubic feet, or 6 feet long
- Scavenging of materials that are set-out for large item collection is not permitted under municipal by-laws
For more information, including a list of acceptable and unacceptable items and this year's collection dates, visit the Ottawa Valley Waste Recovery Centre's website.