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saugeenshores.ca CONTACTS After HoursPort Elgin After HoursSouthampton Ontario Clean Water Agency Bruce County Planning Department Toll Free Bruce Area Solid Waste Recycling Southampton Tourist Camp (May-Oct) Port Elgin Tourist Camp (May-Oct) Port Elgin (May-Oct) Harbour Landfill Site (Mon, Wed, Sat) Fri, Centennial Pool Fire (non-emergencies) Department Police (non-emergencies) Department After HoursEmergencies Water/Wastewater Billing TaxesProperty Public Works Department Environmental Services Engineering Department Development Services Department Community Services Clerk’s Department CAO Office By-law Enforcement Building Department Toll Free -Fri,Phone (Mon 8:30am-4:30pm) ONN0H2C4 Port Elgin, 600 Tomlinson Drive, POBox 820 Municipal Office

519-389-1748 519-389-8205 1-866-214-6987 226-909-1601 1-800-794-9770 519-797-5557 519-797-3648 519-832-2512 519-832-6535 519-797-2863 519-832-2627 519-389-6120 519-832-9200 519-389-4646 x113 x128 x130 x130 x130 x120 x125 x100 x100 x138 x118 1-866-832-2008 519-832-2008 8. 7. 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. Please remember: on behalfofthe services Town. Bruce Area Solid Waste provides Recycling collections curbside Collection Garbage Address: 126Concession 14(Southampton) into theLandfillsite is15minutes Last entry prior to closing Saturday 9:00am-4:00pm Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00am-5:00pm keep ourroadsides litter free! toRemember tarpyour load ontheway to thelandfill, help to dispose waste at thelandfill site. based onthematerials andweight. There isaminimumcharge to in withtheattendant. All vehicles willbeweighed andcharged afee All vehicles entering thelandfillmustdrive over thescaleandcheck Information Landfill HOURS and New Years Day. ispickeduponallpublicholidays,Garbage except Day Christmas website for alisting. Bag tagscanbepurchased at many localretailers, seethe Town oftheroadway. portion driving notplace containersDo garbage onsnow banksorwithinthe BASWR willnotreturn for missedgarbage waste, materials, construction items, large bulky andrecycling. mustbefree ofprohibitedGarbage materials, suchashazardous garbage. Place broken glassorceramics inalabeledbox besidethe bag.each garbage or 11kgs. withabagtagonthetop baginthecontainer oron mustbeinasuitablecontainer weighingGarbage lessthan25lbs bagsoruseacontainergarbage withatight lid. by animals, residents are encouraged to place ablanketover their shallbeplaced at before thecurb Garbage 7am. To avoid damage January 2021

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2021 Blue Box Schedule Saugeen Ward Port Elgin Ward Southampton Ward saugeenshores.ca Recycling Information Waste Diversion Programs For information or to sign up for recycling reminders visit The following items are accepting at the brucerecycling.com/your-collection-days Landfill Site Fluorescent Light Bulbs Propane tanks Place in your Blue Box Cooling units Thermostats, barometers Sorting your recycling saves time and money. If an extra container is (must be certified Freon Free) Smoke detectors needed, a clear blue bag with SORTED materials will be collected. Rinse Batteries Fire extinguishers all containers to improve their chance of being recycled. For more tips see Tires Mattresses and Box Springs brucerecycling.com Electronic Waste (for a fee) For more information visit saugeenshores.ca Glass Bottles and Jars (rinsed, lids separated) Aluminum & Steel Food/Beverage cans (rinsed, lids placed inside can) Leaf and Yard Waste Empty Metal Aerosol & Paint Cans (empty, all metal, 1 gallon or smaller, Located on Concession 14, beside the landfill site, residents can lids separated) drop off leaves, and other yard waste. Food waste and brush are not accepted. Material may not be removed from the site. Plastic Screw Top Bottles (clean) with these symbols: Cardboard Recycling You can recycle flattened cardboard boxes at the following cardboard recycling depots: Port Elgin Sewage Treatment Plant (Lehnen Street) Public Works Garage (Concession 6 at Guyers Drive) Wide Mouth Plastic Tubs (clean) with these symbols: Southampton Landfill (Concession 14) Film Plastics Accepted materials will be recycled by a company in Ontario into plastic resin pellets to be used in manufacturing. Place clean, dry bags in the small round opening in the yellow bin at Rigid Plastic Packaging (clean) with these symbols: one of the following locations: Southampton Landfill, 126 Concession 14 TO Public Works Garage, 339 Concession 6 Remove all food, paper, stickers, receipts and only include #2 HDPE or #4 LDPE Plastic bags/film

Do not place in your Blue Box

Plastic Bags Planters and Pots Plastic Toys Styrofoam Furniture and Dishware Plastic Paint Pans Disposable Cups Industrial Plastics Glassware, Pottery, Dishes Tetra Packs Milk and Juice Cartons Cardboard and Pizza Boxes

Do not leave plastics outside the collection bins. February 2021

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Family Day Municipal Office and Valentine’s Day Landfill closed Property Tax Due Date 21 22 23 24 25 26 27

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2021 Blue Box Schedule Saugeen Ward Port Elgin Ward Southampton Ward saugeenshores.ca Winter Damage Neither the Municipality, nor the Snow Plow Operators will be held financially responsible for any damages to a homeowner’s property deemed to be on a municipal road allowance when performing their maintenance operations. This includes, but is not limited to, damages involving fences, sprinkler systems, mailboxes, entrance ways and entrance signage. Municipal Staff and Snow Plow Operators appreciate your cooperation and will continue to maintain the municipal road system to the best of their ability. March 2021

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World Water Day 28 29 30 31

2021 Blue Box Schedule Saugeen Ward Port Elgin Ward Southampton Ward saugeenshores.ca Spring Cleaning Week Spring Tree Sale - May 1 April 17-23, 2021 Pre-order April 1-16, 2021

Sign up to make a difference! The Town of Saugeen Shores encourages residents to participate Organize and register an outdoor cleanup with your friends, in our Spring Tree Sale. Planting trees will provide our family, group or club. The Town will provide gloves and bags, community with cleaner air and a healthier environment. and take away the garbage when you’re done! Sign up online at For more information, visit saugeenshores.ca. saugeenshores.ca or call 519-832-2008. Trees Trees within the municipal right of way are maintained by the Town. If you suspect a tree is in poor health contact Public Works at 519-832-2008 x130 for an inspection. Private trees interfering with infrastructure may be trimmed or removed by the Town. Emerald Ash Borer is still a concern in our area, do not transport firewood! Do not cut or trim a tree within the right of way of roads, trails, parks or the beach. Trees provide many benefits such as cooler temperatures, protection from erosion and habitat for animals. Help care for trees, water newly planted trees once a week with 10 to 15 litres of water, whether you planted it or the Town. There are no restrictions on watering trees. Signs of emerald ash borer usually become obvious when a tree is heavily infested: • Loss of leaves and dead branches in upper part of the tree, • Yellowing leaves, Plant a “Family Memory • Adult beetles feeding on leaves, • Unusually high woodpecker activity, Tree” • Long shoots growing from the tree trunk, • Vertical cracks in the tree trunk, Commemorate a special person or a special occasion such as a • S-shaped tunnels under the bark (filled with sawdust), and birthday, wedding or anniversary by planting a symbolic tree Small D-shaped holes within the community. Watch it grow over the years. A perfect • opportunity to visit the site and take family photos each year. Not all ash trees that are losing their leaves are a result of EAB. Some instances may be a matter of general ash decline. April 2021

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3

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2021 Blue Box Schedule Saugeen Ward Port Elgin Ward Southampton Ward saugeenshores.ca Hazardous Waste Cleaning the Natural Way Hazardous Waste Collection Eco-All Purpose Spray Household hazardous and special waste (HHSW) is found in Squirt some dish washing liquid into a spray bottle of white every home and includes fluorescent lights, batteries, cleaners, vinegar. The vinegar’s anti-bacterial and antiseptic properties paints and solvents, motor oil, and chemicals. The County of combine with the detergent’s cleansing action to make a cost- Bruce will be conducting Household Hazardous Waste Collection effective all-purpose cleaner. Events throughout Bruce County to help residents properly dispose of dangerous substances safely. Check our website for Cleaning Windows collection dates in Saugeen Shores. There will be three dates: Window-cleaning is a job for cool, cloudy days, so the sun doesn’t spring, summer and fall. dry the windows too fast, causing streaks. While there are many window-cleaning formulas on the market, the most effective is To reduce volumes, paints can be combined in one container. simply a squeeze of dish washing liquid in a small bucket of warm Empty or dried paint cans and aerosols are blue box recyclable. water. Apply the water vigorously with scrunched-up newspaper, Bring gasoline in containers that can be disposed of. Gas cans working first in circles, then up-and-down and sideways to remove will not be emptied and returned. dirt thoroughly while avoiding streaks. Commercial, agricultural, industrial, infectious, or radioactive waste, PCB’s and sharps will NOT be accepted. Natural Soap Scum Remover For further information: Juice six lemons and pour the strained juice into a spray bottle. County of Bruce Phone: 1-877-681-1291 Ext. 4 Apply the lemon juice thoroughly to your tiles, glass and fixtures. Highways Department Fax: (519) 507-3030 Rinse off and wipe dry. Your shower will be sparkling clean and 30 Park Street, P. O. Box 398 brucecounty.on.ca smelling fresh and fragrant. Walkerton, Ontario. N0G 2V0 DIY Pumiture Polish If you want your timber furniture to gleam without the expense Types of Hazardous Waste of commercial furniture polish, make your own polish by Corrosive Toxic combining 2 cups of olive oil with the juice of one lemon. Test Batteries (household Pesticides, over the polish on an unobtrusive area before use. Apply with a soft and auto), oven the counter and cloth onto hardwood furniture for a natural shine. This mixture cleaners, pool prescription chemicals, drain medicines, cleaners. must be used once it is made – do not store it. openers. Leftover tea is another excellent natural furniture polish as the Reactive Flammable Ammonia, pool Oils, solvents, tannic acid in the tea removes residue while giving a lustrous chemicals, bleach, gasoline, paint, BBQ finish. Place three or four black tea bags into a cup of boiling fluorescent bulbs propane tanks, nail water and leave them to steep while the water cools. Wipe the (tubes & compact). polish/cosmetics, anti tea water over timber furniture using a soft cloth. freeze. May 2021

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Property Tax Due Date Public Works Week – May 16-22 23 Victoria Day 24 25 26 27 28 29 Municipal Office and Landfill closed 30 31

2021 Blue Box Schedule Saugeen Ward Port Elgin Ward Southampton Ward saugeenshores.ca Call Before You Dig Landscaping On Town Before You Dig Property As a Contractor or Homeowner, you are responsible for obtaining locates for all utilities/services prior to digging. These services We would like to remind residents that when landscaping or include: natural gas pipes, telephone lines, hydro or cablevision completing site improvements on Town property near the roads, and water/sewer pipes. it is necessary to contact the Public Works Department prior to any work being completed. Tree removal on Town property is What is at Risk? strictly prohibited. Damaging underground services can have serious consequences such as: personal injury, loss of essential services, creating a safety risk for others, expensive restoration costs and potential legal actions.

Free Locating Service There is a free locate service called Ontario One Call to help you protect yourself and others from unnecessary damage. The location of the spots you should avoid are marked with specific colour codes (paint, stakes or flags), depending on the utility involved.

Ontario One Call 7 days a week and 24 hours a day Telephone: 1-800-400-2255 Fax: 1-800-400-8876 On-line: ontarioonecall.ca For more information please view By-Law 66-2018 on our website at www.saugeenshores.ca

For work within the street, a road occupancy permit or servicing permit may be needed. Contact the Public Works Department to determine. June 2021

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2021 Blue Box Schedule Saugeen Ward Port Elgin Ward Southampton Ward saugeenshores.ca Wild Parsnip Noxious Weeds Wild Parsnip can grow to a height of 0.5 to 1.5 metres. It has a single light green, hollow stem. Its leaves have distinct saw-toothed edges. Wild Parsnip has small To report any noxious weeds, please contact Public Works at yellow, 5-petalled flowers growing in clusters that in Canada bloom from June 519-832-2008 x130 through to October. It is mostly found in areas exposed to full sun, although it can grow in the semi-shade of forests and riverbanks. In Canada, Wild Parsnip is Poison Ivy most often found in disturbed areas (i.e. railway embankments, roadsides, trails, Poison Ivy is a woody vine that’s well known for its ability to cause an itchy shorelines, ditches, beaches, forest clearings, etc.). rash. The leaves of Poison Ivy have three pointed leaflets. The leaflet edges can What happens if I come into contact with Wild Parsnip? be smooth or toothed. They are reddish in the spring, turn green during the Wild Parsnip contains toxins that can cause serious reactions, including summer, and become various shades of yellow, orange, or red in the fall. It grows reddening, blistering, and ulceration of the skin. Severe burns can occur if on sandy, stony, or rocky shores, and sprouts in thickets, in clearings, and along your skin comes into contact with the plant and then is exposed to sunlight. the borders of woods or roadsides. Symptoms can occur within 48 hours and scarring and pigmentation can last What happens if I come into contact with Poison Ivy? for weeks and even months. All parts of the Poison Ivy plant, including the roots, contain the poisonous What should I do if I come into contact with Wild Parsnip? resin urushiol. Most people develop symptoms 24 to 48 hours after contact. If skin comes into contact, wash it thoroughly with soap and water. Avoid The inflamed areas often develop blisters, which leads to intense itchiness. Skin further exposure of the affected skin to UV/sunlight. If a burn like rash occurs, irritation resulting from Poison Ivy normally disappears in 7 to 15 days. seek medical attention. If there is a chance your eyes were exposed to direct What should I do if I get Poison Ivy on me? contact, immediately flush the eye with water and seek immediate medical Wash any areas that come into contact with soap and cold water. attention. How can I prevent myself from coming into contact with Wild Parsnip? Giant Hogweed When controlling Wild Parsnip, protective clothing, including waterproof Giant Hogweed is a perennial plant and is a member of the carrot family. A gloves, long sleeve shirts and pants, and eye protection are necessary. mature Giant Hogweed can grow up to 5.5 metres tall. The white flower clusters Remove protective clothing carefully to reduce the risk of skin coming into resemble those of Queen Anne’s-Lace, but tend to be more widely spaced and contact with sap that may be on your clothing. can form a flower-head almost one metre wide. The stem of a Giant Hogweed also contains many coarse hairs. It has the potential to spread rapidly and grows along roadsides, ditches, and streams. It invades old fields and native habitats such as woodlands. What happens if I come into contact with Giant Hogweed? The Giant Hogweed contains toxins that can cause severe dermatitis (inflammation of the skin). You can get sever burns if your skin comes into contact with the plant and then is exposed to sunlight. Symptoms occur within 48 hours and consist of painful blisters. Purplish scars may form that last many years. What should I do if I come into contact with Giant Hogweed? Wash the area well with soap and water. Keep the affected area out of the sun. If inflammation of the skin begins to occur, see a doctor. If you get it in your eye, flush your eye with water immediately and seek immediate medical attention. How can I prevent myself from coming into contact with Giant Hogweed? Wear protective clothing, including waterproof gloves, long sleeve shirts, pants, and eye protection. When finished, remove the protective clothing and wash with soap and water. July 2021

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2021 Blue Box Schedule Saugeen Ward Port Elgin Ward Southampton Ward saugeenshores.ca Ways to Save Water Lawn Watering Indoors Restrictions • Check all faucets, pipes and toilets for leaks. WATERWORKS BY-LAW 89-2001 • Install water saving shower heads and ultra-low-flush toilets. The Town of Saugeen Shores By-Law 89-2001 restricts the days • Take shorter showers. when residents can water their lawns all year round. • Never use your toilet as a wastebasket. EVEN-NUMBERED HOUSES ON EVEN-NUMBERED DAYS • Turn off the water while brushing your teeth or shaving. ODD-NUMBERED HOUSES ON ODD-NUMBERED DAYS • Defrost frozen food in the refrigerator. Between the hours of: 7:00 am to 9:00 am and 7:00 am and 9:00 pm • Rinse vegetables in a full sink or pan of water. Sandpoint Permits • Fully load your dishwasher. People with sandpoint systems are not limited to the watering • Rinse dishes in a full sink or pan of water. bylaw as long as they are using the sandpoint water. They are • Wash full loads of clothes. required to have a permit and a sign displayed that is clearly visible from the street. To get the permit visit the Town website (www.saugeenshores.ca) or call 519-832-2008 x130 Ways to Save Water Pool Fill Permits If you wish to fill your pool using a fire hydrant, you or your Outdoors contractor must get a permit to do so. To get the permit visit the Town website or call 519-832-2008 x130 • Don’t over-water landscaping. • Water your lawn or garden early in the morning or late in Lawn Watering Permits evening. For residents with new lawns that require daily watering, a lawn • Adjust sprinklers so that they don’t water the sidewalk or street. watering permit is required and is to be visible from the street. A • Don’t water on cool, rainy or windy days. new lawn includes new sod, seed or hydro-seeded lawns. To get • Equip all hoses with shut-off nozzles. the permit visit the Town website or call 519-832-2008 x130 • Use drip irrigation systems. Rain Barrels • Plant drought-tolerant or low water-use plants and grasses. Hand watering • Use shrubs and ground cover to reduce the amount of grass. using a watering • Place mulch around plants to reduce evaporation and can is permitted. discourage weeds. • Set your mower blades one notch higher, since longer grass means less evaporation. • Use a pool cover to cut down on water evaporation. • Use a bucket instead of a hose to wash your car. • Use a broom rather than a hose to clean sidewalks, driveways, A great way to collect rain water and water your gardens. loading docks and parking lots. August 2021

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2021 Blue Box Schedule Saugeen Ward Port Elgin Ward Southampton Ward saugeenshores.ca Reduce the Risk of Preparing Your Cottage Frozen Water Lines for Winter

Residents are reminded to take measures to reduce the risk of • Inspect your septic tank and follow the manufacturer’s frozen water lines and meters this winter. service recommendations and timelines. We suggest the following: • If your cottage has a sump pump, make sure it stays in good • Winterize your water meter to prevent freezing damage. working order all winter long to avoid flooding when snow • Get regular meter inspections to prevent damage. melts. • Protect meters in non-insulated meter pits with polyurethane • Turn off your water supply. Drain your pipes and all water or expanded polystyrene slabs. Ensure protective frame and containers to prevent freezing (and possibly bursting). cap are tightly secured, and cover is closed. • Clean your gutters once all the leaves have fallen from nearby • Protect meter and the pipes from exposure to cold drafts. trees. Clogged gutters can cause water to back up under your • Ask a licensed plumber or supplier about materials to shingles, leading to a leaky roof. insulate your pipes and meters. • Meters in unheated garages should be insulated. • Inspect roof and replace broken or missing shingles to avoid • Disconnect and drain all outdoor hoses. leaks and cave-ins. • Seal air leaks in your home and garage. • Keep pesky pests outdoors. Check for openings small animals Do Not: may be able to squeeze through. Use a chimney cap or cover • Use moisture absorbing materials (straws, textiles, paper, to stop unwanted visitors from getting in. glass wool) to insulate. • Unplug major appliances to help prevent electrical fires and • Use an open flame or pour hot water on meter if it freezes. other issues. Do not turn off your entire power supply. • Completely turn off the heat when it is cold. • If your cottage has a furnace, consider setting the thermostat • Solely rely on Town’s curb stop to turn off water supply to to 10°C to prevent frost build-up. your residence. Always verify flow has been stopped. • If you choose to turn heat off entirely, ensure your gas is During Extremely Cold Weather also turned off, and you’ve properly prepared your pipes to • Open cabinet doors to allow circulation of warmer air around prevent freezing. plumbing. • Get rid of fire hazards. Remove loose paper products (books • If your lines are prone to freezing, consider running a small and newspapers), old rags, chemicals, and other items that stream of water from your tap. This will be at your expense. could easily catch or spread fire. When leaving for an extended period of time during winter • Clean out the fridge and cupboards. Food can attract insects months, the Town recommends having a licensed plumber and animals. winterize your water meter to avoid damage. The Town charges a fee to repair frozen water meters. September 2021

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Bruce Area Solid Waste Recycling Annual Food Drive, September 14-25 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

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2021 Blue Box Schedule Saugeen Ward Port Elgin Ward Southampton Ward saugeenshores.ca Composting Green Cone Solar We have composters and solar digesters available to purchase at cost. Composting organics helps reduce these materials from Digester ending up in landfills while also improves garden nutrients at home. The Green Cone works quickly to digest almost all organic How to Buy: waste with minimal effort on your part. It’s double walls heat Call 519-832-2008 x130 to arrange for purchase and payment. up in the Sun and cycle warmed air to the chamber below You will receive a return call when your composter or Green which is humid and connected to the surrounding soil. This is Cone is available for pickup (1-3 business days). the perfect microsystem for the natural processes of digestion, For the Green Cone, follow installation and usage instructions. decomposition and dehydration. Doing all three aerobically (with oxygen) reduces possible odours and means that the Green Cone can handle the full spectrum of organic waste unlike Backyard Composting a regular composter which is best used for only fruit, vegetable Using a backyard composters is a great way to manage your and garden waste. own waste at home. Leaves and other yard waste, and some food waste can be turned into dark, nutrient-rich, earthy- smelling compost. It’s a natural choice! What can go in a backyard composter: Coffee grounds and tea bags Corn stalks Egg shells Fruit and vegetable scraps (peels, cuttings, cores, rinds) Grass trimmings (dry) Hay, straw Leaves Plant cuttings, pine needles Pumpkins Sawdust Shredded newspaper, shredded cardboard Wood ashes (cold) No meats, fish and bones, fatty foods (cheese, butter, oils), and no dog and cat feces. No diseased or insect-infected plants and no weeds with mature seeds. No coloured paper. Put this in your paper products and plastic bag blue box. No grass treated with herbicides or pesticides. No charcoal or coal ashes. No treated wood. October 2021

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Thanksgiving Day Municipal Office and Landfill closed 17 18 19 20 21 22 23

Waste Reduction Week – October 18-24 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

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2021 Blue Box Schedule Saugeen Ward Port Elgin Ward Southampton Ward saugeenshores.ca cleared. The Town priorities streets and sidewalks for main arterial Winter Road Safety roads down to cul-de-sac residential street. Sidewalks are prioritized near schools and the downtowns. Parking Restrictions For Snow Clearing BY-LAW 51-2013 - Prohibited Parking In accordance with BY-LAW 51-2013 - “No person shall park a vehicle on any highway (street) between the hours of 2:00am and 8:00am Road Closures commencing November 1st and ending on March 31st, in every year. Highway Traffic Act, Section 134 Any vehicles obstructing traffic or interfering with snow removal Driving on a closed highway operations or parked on shoulder or boulevard will be issued a ticket is prohibited. “Where signs or removed at the owner’s expense”. or traffic control devices have been posted or placed Placement Of Snow On Municipal Right-Of-Ways under subsection (2), no Residents of the Town of Saugeen Shores are reminded that, person shall drive or operate pursuant to Section 181 of the Highway Traffic Act: a motor vehicle on the closed “No person shall deposit snow or ice on a roadway without permission highway or part thereof in in writing to do so from the Ministry or the Road Authority responsible intentional disobedience of for the maintenance of the road R.S.O. 1990, s181.” Deposition of the signs or traffic control these materials on the roadway interferes with property maintenance devices.” Obey road closure practices. Your attention to this Act is required to assist us with keeping signs at all times. the roads maintained in a safe and useable condition. Winter Tips Significant Weather Plow drivers do not intend to block your driveway with the windrow but it is a result of clearing the road. Shoveling in the same direction as Event traffic flow will reduce the size of the windrows. The Town and/or County of Bruce will declare a Significant Weather Canada Post is responsible for clearing the snow in front of the Event when required to, in accordance with Provincial Regulations. mailboxes. During these events the Town recommends that residents restrict travel to only necessary and essential trips. If residents need to travel Marking the end of your driveway and sidewalks can assist the drivers on streets or sidewalks, using caution and care is necessary. The Town in knowing where the sidewalk is. Make sure it is a flexible marker that will advertise the beginning and end of the event through social will not harm the equipment. The Town repairs damage to lawns in the media and news releases to radio. spring when they are able. You can help by: Winter Operations Plan Clearing the sidewalk in front of your house Placing garbage bind in the driveway not on the snow banks Residents can view the Winter Operations Plan on the Town website Clearing snow away from catchbasins in the street (https://www.saugeenshores.ca/en/living-in-our-community/snow- Making Sure fire hydrants are accessible from the street clearing.aspx). It describes the plow routes and what sidewalks are Reminding children not to play in the snowbanks near the road December 2021

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