🌿 Township of Melancthon Branch Pick-Up & Disposal – Update (April 2025)

The Public Works Department is currently performing branch pick-up in local hamlets:

• Corbetton & Riverview – Monday, April 14 & Tuesday, April 15

• Horning’s Mills – Wednesday, April 16 & Thursday, April 17

➡️ Rural/Outlying Areas will be addressed next week.
Only property owners who called by Friday, April 11 to be added to the list will have their branches collected.  Please ensure that all branches are at the road by end of the day today.

❌ Missed the Deadline?

If you didn’t call ahead, here are your alternative disposal options:

1. Fire Permit –

   • Cost: $15 (valid until Dec. 31, 2025)

   • Apply Online or in person at:

     • 📍 157101 Highway 10, Municipal Office

2. Offer Free Firewood Online –

   Trade your branches for cleanup help!

3. Hire a Contractor –

   Local yard and tree service providers can assist.

4. GFL Yard Waste Pickup/Drop-off –

   • Branches must be:

     • Cut to 4 ft. lengths

     • Max 3 inches in diameter

     • Bundled with twine (max 44 lbs.)

Horning’s Mills Community Hall is a busy place this April!We’ve got something fun for everyone – don’t miss out on these amazing community events:

BINGO Night – Saturday, April 12th

Come out for a night of numbers, laughter, and prizes!

Euchre Night – Wednesday, April 16th

Calling all Euchre fans to join us for a friendly evening of cards and conversation.

Easter Egg Hunt & Breakfast – Sunday, April 20th

Bring the kids for a fun-filled morning of hunting eggs and enjoying a delicious breakfast! There will be a special visit from the Easter Bunny!

Earth Day in the Village – Saturday, April 26th

Join us in celebrating our planet with a community clean-up! There will be free compost and wood chips!

All events held at Horning’s Mills Community Hall More details below – mark your calendars and invite your friends!

🌿 Township of Melancthon Branch Pick-Up & Disposal – Important Info & Dates 🌿

The Township will be assisting with branch pick-up in our local Hamlets and rural areas. Please review the criteria and dates below to ensure your branches are ready for collection.

✅ Pick-Up Criteria:

• Branches no more than 6” in diameter

• Maximum 10’ in length

• Piled no higher than 3’

• Tree trunks facing out for easier handling

📍 Hamlet Curbside Dates (branches MUST be to the curb by the dates below for disposal – there will be NO exceptions to these dates).  The branches will be disposed of shortly after these dates.

• Horning’s Mills – Tuesday, April 15

• Corbetton – Wednesday, April 9

• Riverview – Wednesday, April 9

🏡 Rural Property Owners:
Please call the Township Office by April 11th to be added to the list. Same pick-up criteria applies.  There will be no exception to this date.  Only those people who have called the Office will have their branches disposed of.

🌟 Other Options for Branch Disposal:

• Obtain a Fire Permit for $15 (valid till December 31^st).  This can be done online – melancthontownship.ca/municipal-services/municipal-fire-permits/ or by attending the Municipal Office – 157101 Highway 10

• Post online to offer free firewood in exchange for cleanup

• Hire a contractor

• Contact GFL for yard waste pickup or drop-off

  (Branches must be cut to 4’ lengths, max 3” in diameter, and securely bundled with twine – max. 44 lbs.)

📞 Questions? Give us a call at the Township Office – 519-925-5525. We’re here to help!

Please note on the events below that BINGO has been rescheduled to Saturday, April 12, 2025