Don’t feed the Bears!
The Corporation of the Township of Manitouwadge
Public Notice
Use of Bear Proof Dumpsters
We are experiencing problems with bears in certain areas of town.
Please use the Bear Proof Dumpsters (stenciled with bear image) regularly in your area for household waste only.
Please note that only household and kitchen waste which has been well wrapped and drained of all liquid mattershould be placed into these dumpsters for collectible waste.
Any Bear Proof Dumpsters will be removed if they are abused by the disposing of rubbish, wood, broken glass,metal scraps into them.
PLEASE NOTE EFFECTIVE May 15th 2010
Any loose garbage placed outside your garbage containers
OR
garbage cans that exceed 20 kgs in weight WILL NOT BE PICKED UP FOR COLLECTION as per Garbage By-Law 92-45.
Paper products/cartons must be collapsed & securley tied in bundles .
Visit for entirety of Garbage By-Law
If you have any questions relating to the bear proof dumpsters please call Omer Collin/Public Works Superintendant at (807)826-3227, x230 or Municipal By-Laws Cherie Gray/MLEO at 802 826-3227, x244.
Bear Problems Call MNR 1866 514 2327(BEAR)
or
Call 911 For Life Threatening Emergencies
Thank you for your co-operation!
