NOTE: There is no telephone service at the landfill. Security cameras are present and operating on site, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. 

Most landfill enquiries can be addressed as indicated below.

You may present your enquiry to our on-site landfill attendants Danielle and Paul during landfill operating days/hours, or by calling the municipal office at 705 744 2700.   Our student landfill attendant Bradlee is also present at the landfill on Saturdays to assist you.  

If you witness thefts or break-ins at the landfill, or to report knowlege of persons who are comitting these offences at the landfill, please contact us at 705 744 2700, our local OPP or Crimestoppers where anonymous reports are accepted. Let's put a stop to break-ins and thefts at the Calvin Township!

 

Waste Management

The Municipality of Calvin takes active measures to prolong the life of the Municipal Landfill Site.  Although the landfill site’s useful life is limited, studies show it is possible to increase the life expectancy.

The Municipality works in partnership with Resource Productivity & Recovery Authority, Ontario Electronic Stewardship and Ontario Tire Stewardship to recycle scrap metal, electronics and tires.

We have an area for reusable items called “Free to a Good Home” also known as “The Calvin Mall”.

Landfill Site

The municipal landfill site is located at 111 Adams Road.

Summer hours: April 1 to September 30

Tuesday: 1 pm to 6 pm
Saturday: 10 am to 3 pm

Winter hours: October 1 to March 30

Tuesday: 1 pm to 4 pm
Saturday: 10 am to 3 pm

Proof of residency must be presented to landfill attendants.

Fees and Charges

Fees and Charges By-Law 2025-11

 

Disposal Programs

Hazardous Waste Site: for location in North Bay, hours of operation and a list of some basic types of hazardous materials. For more information on Household Hazardous Waste, visit City of North Bay website.

The Municipality of Calvin also works with the Ontario Medication Returns Program (OMRP) and the Ontario Sharps Collection Program (OSCP), which administer and offer drop off locations through a very large network of community pharmacies across the province. Through the OMRP, any member of the public can return unused or expired medications or health products directly back to the pharmacy. The OSCP offers members of the public an approved sharps container for medical sharps and needles, this container can be retrieved at your local pharmacy. Both of these programs are completely free to the public as they are funded by the producers.

The programs already exist and operate in our community. The programs provide for safe and proper disposal, diverting pharmaceuticals and sharps away from landfills. Furthermore, redirecting these waste streams to the OMRP network will reduce our risks and costs in managing them.

  • The Health Products Stewardship Association operates programs locally through participating pharmacies to collect these products.
  • Visit your local participating pharmacy to return these products. Find the one nearest you by visiting www.healthsteward.ca or by downloading the Recyclepedia App on your device.
  • Pharmaceuticals/medications/prescription drugs and medical sharps are household hazardous waste and should not be placed in the regular garbage collection.

 

 

 

 

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS

Environmental Advisory Committee

 

Are you a resident of Calvin who is interested in protecting the environment?

 

Are you a positive recycler?

 

Would you like to help preserve our landfill?

 

The Municipality of Calvin is seeking two volunteers who will be positive contributors to our newly formed Environmental Advisory Committee.

 

This Committee will meet one evening a month and, through the Chairperson will advise Council on waste diversion activities to ensure that we extend the life of the landfill.

 

If you are interested in volunteering please send and email to [email protected] before March 28th, 2025, expressing your understanding and support of the terms of reference for the Environmental Advisory Committee, along with information about why you are interested in participating on this committee. 

 

Don’t forget to add your full name, home address and phone number!

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TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Mandate:

The Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) was established by the Council for the Municipality of Calvin through resolution number 2025-58 at the meeting of Council on February 11th, 2025, to draft Waste Management Plan for adoption by Council and ultimately Calvin ratepayers and tenants.

The EAC will address the need to extend the capacity limits of the landfill with a goal to extend the capacity limits of Calvin’s landfill, the establishment of a comprehensive waste management plan will minimize waste disposal at the landfill and improve public participation in diversion and recycling programs.

The EAC will also make recommendations to Council as they relate to the transition of Producer Responsibility Blue Box Recycling and the challenges that the Municipality may have.

Objectives:

  • Identify and address challenges anticipated with the transition of the blue box program.
  • Develop and present to Council for discussion, amendment or adoption a waste management plan to extend the life of the landfill focused on the 5-step hierarchy for sustainable waste management. (reduce, reuse, recycle, recover, disposal)

Membership:

Composition

  • One member of Council appointed by Council who will act as chairperson of the Committee
  • Two member- at -large residents, appointed through a formal application process designed and carried out by Committee Staff and Council’s appointee. These members shall not be employees of the Municipality, and they will serve in a volunteer capacity without compensation.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Members are expected to actively participate in discussions and to contribute to the group initiatives in a positive manner.
  • As Council’s representative, its appointed member will Chair Committee meetings and report to Council on behalf of the Committee.
  • The Public Works Superintendent shall work closely with the Chairperson to draft agendas and contribute research and knowledge to support the committee’s work. They will be responsible for ensuring the Ad-Hoc’s responsibility to always adhering to the Municipality’s Procedural By-law.

Governance:

Reporting:

  • The EAC shall function as an ad-hoc Committee of Council reporting through the Chair to Council.

Meetings:

  • The EAC will meet at least once a month. The day of month & time of meetings shall be set at its first meeting. Additional meetings will be scheduled as needed or required.
  • Meetings will be conducted in person, virtually, or through teleconferencing to ensure accessibility for all members.
  • Meetings will be conducted in accordance with the Municipality of Calvin’s Procedural by-law as amended from time to time.

Quorum and Decision Making:

  • Quorum shall be as per the Procedural By-law, a majority of members, (exclusive of staff) who must be present either physically or virtually.
  • Recommendations to Council will be reached through a majority vote of members. (exclusive of staff)

Administrative Support:

  • As per the Procedural By-law, the Deputy Clerk will be present at all meetings to carry out the position’s legislative duties including recording and storing Committee proceedings and providing administrative support to the committee before/after meetings.

Term and Review:

  • It is anticipated that the EAC will be a committee for approximately one to two years. The Committee will require a resolution of Council to disband.
  • Amendments to the Terms of Reference may be suggested by the Committee to Council and / or adjusted by Council as it deems appropriate.

Confidentiality and Code of Conduct:

  • Members shall respect the confidentiality of discussions and decisions where applicable.
  • Members shall act in good faith, with professionalism and respect for all participants. Members shall follow the Municipality of Calvin’s Code of Conduct for Council.

Recycling in Calvin

To help speed your visit to the landfill, you are requested to sort recyclables from household garbage, both in clear bags or in the case of recyclables, in seperate bins. Cardboard must be sorted seperately.

GLASS RECYCLING AT THE CALVIN LANDFILL BEGINS NOW!
With the ultimate goal of extending the landfill’s life, beginning this week, please separate your glass from the rest of your waste before tossing it over the edge. Blue Totes dedicated to glass will be available to collect your glass.
What is accepted:
All food and beverage glass bottles and jars are accepted, including colored glass. It is not necessary to remove labels. Remove and recycle metal lids and plastic lids.
Not accepted:
Medication bottles
Light bulbs
Window glass
Mirror glass
Crystal
Drinking glasses
Ceramics (e.g. plates, mugs).
We will report back to you about how much glass you diverted from the landfill at the end of the year. Help us to make that a big number!
In the meantime, enjoy this short video. It's made in the USA but the message is the same. Why recycle glass? The answer is clear.
 
 

Recyclables Accepted At Calvin Landfill Site

Sorting your Recyclables at the landfill

2025 Blue Box Transition Program-Backgrounder

Circular Economy- Canada.ca

Learn about Recycling in Ontario-RPRA