Mulmur residents will have access to diversion days at the township’s landfill site.
The landfill site is being used by an independent waste management company, Green for Life.
Residents will be allowed to drop off waste materials at the Mulmur landfill site into roll off bins, which Green for Life will haul away and dispose of the material. For the initial three days Green for Lifewould like to offer three waste streams of General waste, construction waste and yard waste.
Mayor Paul Mills said he has been working on providing this type of service for about two years.
“I have worked pretty hard getting this done for our people because I have heard nothing but complaints because they have to drive all the way to Orangeville and I understand that,” said Mills.
He said the biggest thing is that it is not costing the municipality anything, the company is using the municipal facility to offer a transfer station, saving people a trip.
Waste will be accepted from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sept. 19, Oct. 3 and Oct. 17. Fees range from $5 per bag up to $100 for large loads such as cube vans and large trailers.
Green for Life will not accept soil, concrete or brick.
Future collection dates will be determined based on participation.