Sewer problems

Your sewer line is blocked. Before you proceed with its cleaning outside the walls of your house, you must contact Ontario One Call at 1-800- 400-2255. It is possible that a natural gas line was installed in a way that it crossed through a sewer line. For your own protection, your family’s and neighbours’, call Ontario One Call, a free service available 24/7.

Who is responsible?

Landowners are responsible for the maintenance of the lateral sewer connecting to the municipal system. If you have sewer backflow problems, before you call the Town, hire a plumber who will determine where the problem is located. If after inspection, the blockage is on the Town’s side, the Town will have the repairs done as soon as possible and you will be entitled to a refund of expenses encountered up to a maximum of $760.00, upon submitting the invoice.

Garbage collection

Garbage bags or containers and recycling bins shall be put on your property at 1 meter from the curb or the sidewalk, no sooner than 5:00 p.m. the day prior to the collect. The daily collection will normally start at 6:00 a.m. Containers must not exceed 125 liters (28 gallons) or 80 pounds (36 kg) in total weight.

• 2021 calendar
• 2021 Holiday season calendar4.81 MB
• Town of Hawkesbury's 2022 calendar (which includes garbage collection)9.69 MB
• Chart for accepted materials in recycling bins
• Waste and Recyclable Material Collection routes

Curbside Restriction

The following items are not accepted at the regular curbside pick-up:

• ashes, sawdust or combustible materials;
• liquid or semi-liquid waste;
• hay, straw and manure, garden materials, yard waste and tree limbs;
• major appliances;
• fences, fence posts;
• hazardous waste, propane tanks;
• tires;
• construction or renovation debris;
• large household furnishings;
• crates or packing material;
• automobiles or vehicle parts.

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In this section, residents should find all the information needed to enjoy their living in Hawkesbury; in terms of garbage and recycling collections, procedures to follow before digging on private property or to learn about the rights and responsibilities of residents towards each other for the enjoyment of their properties.