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Reduced Load Restrictions to be Lifted April 29

Please be advised that the reduced load restrictions will be lifted for the Municipality of Mississippi Mills, effective Monday, April 29. 

Annual Mississippi Mills Exchange Day May 3-5, 2024

Do you have some unwanted items taking up valuable space? Now is the time to declutter your home!

The Municipality of Mississippi Mills’ annual Exchange Day is just around the corner, taking place May 3-5, 2024. This is an opportunity for residents to place unwanted items at the curb or hunt for some new treasures!

Items can be placed at the curb or end of your driveway on Friday, May 3 but if not taken, they must be brought back in on Sunday, May 5.

Some tips if participating in the annual...

Household Hazardous Waste Facility Opens for 2024 Season on May 18

The Household Hazardous Waste Facility will open for the 2024 season on Saturday, May 18.

Hours are: Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon.

The site is located in Carleton Place at 128 Patterson Crescent.

Please note the HHW facility is limited to the residents of Carleton Place, Beckwith, Drummond/North Elmsley, Montague, Mississippi Mills, Smiths Falls, and Perth.  Residents will be required to provide proof of residency.

Tips to reduce household hazardous waste

• Be a wise consumer:

If you purchase a...

Notice - Gravel Road Maintenance Operations

The Municipality's spring gravel road maintenance schedule has been affected by the large amount of rain we have received recently.

We appreciate your patience as our Roads and Public Works Department continues seasonal maintenance operations.

Council Highlights - April 23, 2024

Last night’s meeting began with a delegation from Danielle Shewfelt, Public Health Nurse with the Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit. Shewfelt provided information on the Older Adults of Leeds, Grenville and Lanark Review undertaken by the Health Unit. It assessed the services and supportive tools needed for older adults in order to make our communities more age friendly. 

A Public Meeting was held regarding a Zoning By-law Amendment for 112 Cedar Hill Side Road in Pakenham, to re-zone...

Howie Road Depot Reopening for the Season

The Howie Road Waste and Recycle Depot will reopen for the season on Wednesday, May 1, 2024.

Hours for the depot, located at 1470 Howie Road, Ottawa, are:

• Saturdays: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• Wednesdays: 3 to 7 p.m.

Accepted items:

• Cardboard (free)

• Recyclables

• Yard waste – leaves, brush (free)

• Units containing Freon ($50)

• Units with Freon removed and certified (free)

The depot will close for the season on November 2, 2024.

April 29th Deadline Fast Approaching for Community Awards Nominations

Have you heard? Nominations are now open for the 2024 Mississippi Mills Community Awards!

Developed in 2022, these awards recognize the outstanding efforts, actions and achievements of individuals in our community who positively impact the social, cultural or civic life in Mississippi Mills.

The nomination deadline is fast approaching! All nominations must be received by 12 p.m. (noon) on Monday, April 29.

NEW THIS YEAR – We’ve added two new award categories – Business Champion and Welcoming...