Open House Tonight to Display New Waste Carts

The Region of Peel is holding an open house at the Clarkson Community Centre today, Thursday, February 26, from 4:30 - 8:30 pm to provide residents with an opportunity to view -- and possibly select -- the new waste and recycling carts. Although the carts do not come into use until January 2016, residents must choose which size they want by March 31, 2015.

If you miss this open House because of time or work constraints, there is another one this weekend (Saturday, February 28) at South Common Mall Community Centre. The carts will also be on display at Mississauga City Hall all next week, Monday, March 2 - Friday, March 6.

Remember to choose which size of each cart you want and/or need before the end of March!

New Waste Collection Carts Coming to Mississauga

We have posted information on our website -- in the News section -- about the new cart-based waste and recycling system that is coming to Mississauga and Peel Region. A snippet appears on the Home page of the Birch Glen website; this snippet takes you to the article. However, for those of you who use this blog, below is a copy of the video from the Peel Region website on this subject. For further information on this important news, please go to www.peelregion.ca/carts. Here is the video:

Happy Halloween

Whether you decorate your house to be scary or kid-friendly is up to you. Just remember that there could be anywhere from 25 to 125 children out on the sidewalks and streets of Birch Glen this Friday evening. Their safety and enjoyment is extremely important. Decorate, but make sure there are no tripping or fire hazards on your property.

New fireworks rules for Mississauga

Where can you set off fireworks on Canada Day?

Mississauga has instituted new rules for fireworks displays which limits where residents can set off private fireworks. See this article in the Mississauga News for details.

Briefly ... fireworks displays are permitted only on private property. They are not permitted on public streets at all, nor in public parks unless residents or groups apply for a special permit.

For those residents who want to celebrate Canada Day with fireworks, please abide by the new rules -- or go to Port Credit or Celebration Square to view the sanctioned public displays.

Whatever you do, have a happy and safe Canada Day!

New Lights for Birchwood

The City has installed new lights along the pathway in Birchwood Park. The lights went in on Monday, May 5. We understand that the old ones will be removed once the full installation has been completed and the new lights are functioning. We hope they will provide a brighter, more efficient and consistent light source on the path. Let us know what you think.

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Misuse of New Garbage Cans in Birch Glen Park

We were all pleased to see the two new Recycle/Garbage cans that the City of

Mississauga Parks Department had installed on the North side of the pathway in Birch Glen Park. Brand new and bright blue, they replaced the old rusty ones we had by the bridge before. We had a new repository for litter and dog poop. But it looks as though some residents have something else in mind.
      On a recent walk through the park, the cans contained bags of household garbage as well as food waste that should have gone into a green bin. This has been reported to the Parks Department for follow-up.
       All residents of this neighbourhood should be aware that garbage, recycling and organic waste is collected once a week on Tuesday, and that it must be placed on the curb in front of each house. Two bags are permitted per address. Additional waste must have a tag. 
         Owners who have a secondary or rental apartment in their home should ensure their renter can place waste at the curb to prevent it ending up in the park waste bins.

Gypsy Moth Workshop on Nov. 23

Residents are invited to take part in a free public workshop to learn more about reducing the Gypsy moth population on private property. The workshop will take place at the Lorne Park Public Library, 1474 Truscott Drive, between 12:30--2:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 23, 2013.

If you are concerned that the trees on your property may have been infected with Gypsy moth, mark the date and be sure to attend this informative workshop.

We have posted further information about this workshop and the Gypsy Moth on the website.

No GO Train Service Nov.30 and Dec.1

Christmas in Clarkson Village

Last two yard waste pickups for 2013

There are only two  yard waste pickups left this year and they will happen these next two weeks.

• Tuesday, November 19 and
• Tuesday, November 26

These will be the final pickups for the winter season, starting up again in Spring 2014. Take advantage of these days to clear your yard and deck of all the fallen leaves and trimmed branches. Watch here for April startup dates.

Make sure to use open containers or paper yard waste bags if you want your yard waste to be collected.