Town Launches New Waste Collection App

The Town of Carleton Place is transitioning to a new service provider for our waste app. Starting Wednesday, August 13th, residents of Carleton Place can begin accessing Recycle Coach from their desktop computers or mobile devices.  Recycle Coach allows residents to get waste disposal information when they need it, and it is absolutely free. If … Read more

Water Demand Status – Red – Limit

The Town of Carleton Place is asking residents to be very cognizant of the need to limit water until weather conditions improve in order to ensure there are enough reserves in the water distribution system to accommodate emergency services. The Town has implemented a colour-coded Water Demand Status system to help residents make informed decisions … Read more

Water Demand Status – Yellow – Conserve

The demand at the water treatment plant has decreased to the Yellow – Conserve level, which indicates that water usage is higher than normal, but not at critical levels. Please continue to use our water wisely and conserve it where possible. Tips for Conserving Water 1. Water when the sun is low to minimize evaporation. … Read more

Construction Update – July 24th, 2025

The Town of Carleton Place would like to remind residents that weather, staffing, and supply of materials can impact the construction schedule. Activities anticipated for the upcoming week include the following: Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants Mobilization activities continue with excavation scheduled to begin on August 5th. Dufferin Street Broken concrete curb and sidewalk are … Read more

Lane Reductions – Sussex Street and Princess Street – July 29th and August 1st

There will be lane reductions at the intersection of Sussex Street and Princess Street on July 29th and August 1st to accommodate wastewater by-pass pumping at this intersection to allow for the installation of a new manhole. Flagmen will be on-site to direct traffic. Motorists are encouraged to find alternate routes where possible, as there may be … Read more

DS2-2025 Sewer Upsizing Project – Update

Beginning tonight, Cavanagh will commence overnight construction to cross McNeely Avenue at the Independent grocery store intersection. Crews will be excavating through the intersection to remove the existing sewer line and install a larger-diameter pipe. Work will start on the east side of the intersection and move westward. Lane reductions will be in place during … Read more

Civic Holiday Waste Collection

Monday, August 4th, 2025 – Civic Holiday Waste Collection Due to the Civic Holiday on Monday, August 4th, 2025, garbage & recycling collection will instead occur on Tuesday, August 5th, 2025. No other waste collection days will be impacted by the Civic Holiday.   For waste collection questions, please call: 613-257-1195 For recycling questions, please call … Read more

Heat Warning

Environment Canada has issued a Heat Warning – A prolonged period of near heat warning levels begins today until possibly Thursday, with daytime highs of 29 to 32 degrees Celsius and a humidex of 35 to 40. Overnight lows of 19 to 23 degrees Celsius will provide little relief from the heat. Please see the … Read more