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Garbage & Recycling Collection Delay Notice - December 16

It is anticipated Garbage and Recycling in some areas of today’s collection will not get picked up by 5:00 pm today. Collection Crews are working diligently and are hopeful to complete collection today.

If your material has not been picked up by 8:00 pm tonight, please either leave your materials curbside overnight, or remove and place it back at curbside by 7:00 am tomorrow morning, and it will be collected by the end of day.

We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

Holiday Hours and Closures in Brant

County of Brant facilities will be closed for the upcoming holidays, please find more information on locations below.

County of Brant Customer Service Offices

• County of Brant Customer Service Offices will be closed on Tuesday, December 24 at 12:00 pm and will re-open on Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 8:30 am.
• A number of services are available online. Visit our Online Services webpage.
• For urgent (non-emergency) matters, call 519.44BRANT (519.442.7268), 1.855.44BRANT and stay on the line to be connected...

County of Brant Blue Box Program Transitioning to Circular Materials in 2025

The Blue Box Recycling program in the County of Brant will be transitioning to be operated by Circular Materials, a not-for-profit organization managing Ontario's extended producer responsibility (EPR) system. This change, effective January 1, 2025, aligns with Ontario's Blue Box Regulation (O. Reg. 391/21) to make producers responsible for recycling the materials they create.

“This transition to Circular Materials represents a significant step forward for recycling in Ontario,” said Andrea...

Garbage & Recycling Collection Delay Notice - December 12

It is anticipated Garbage and Recycling in some areas of today’s collection will not get picked up by 5:00 pm today. Collection Crews are working diligently and are hopeful to complete collection today.

If your material has not been picked up by 8:00 pm tonight, please either leave your materials curbside overnight, or remove and place it back at curbside by 7:00 am tomorrow morning, and it will be collected by the end of day.

We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

Burford and St. George Santa Claus Parades - Temporary Road Use, December 14

Please be advised of Temporary Road Use taking place on Saturday, December 14 from 4:30-8:30 pm in Burford and St. George for the Santa Claus Parades. Full details are listed below:

Burford Santa Claus Parade

Date/Times: Saturday, December 14, 2024

Locations:

• Staging closures beginning at 3:30 pm
  • Brian Drive from Potter Drive to Delarine Drive
  • Delarine Drive from Brian Drive to Potter Drive
• Parade route closures beginning at 4:30 pm
  • Potter Drive from King Street to Brian Drive
  • King Street from Potter...

The 2025 Annual Calendar is Now Available Online!

The County of Brant's 2025 Annual Calendar is now available online!

Due to the ongoing Canada Post strike, the printed version of the calendar has not yet been distributed. We appreciate your patience and will mail calendars as soon as possible.

Also, to avoid unnecessary waste, printed copies are not currently available for pick-up at County of Brant Customer Service Offices or Community Centres. Updates will be shared as soon as they become available.

This year’s calendar is packed with helpful...

Free Drop-In Volleyball - December 10 and 11

Join us for FREE drop-in volleyball this week at Paris District High School:

Recreational Volleyball: Tonight, December 10, 8:00–10:00 pm
Competitive Volleyball: Tomorrow, December 11, 8:00–10:00 pm
Location: Paris District High School Gym

No registration needed—just show up to play! 

For more recreation drop-in programs, visit our Drop-In Calendar.

County of Brant Celebrates Community Volunteers at 2nd Annual Recognition Ceremony

On Thursday, December 5, the County of Brant celebrated volunteers from across the community at the 2nd Annual Volunteer Recognition Ceremony, held at the TF Warren Group Cainsville Community Centre. Awards were presented to 31 community groups and individual volunteers.

“Volunteers are the backbone of our communities, and we are incredibly grateful for their dedication,” said County of Brant Mayor David Bailey. “Whether they’re part of service clubs, sports organizations, or individuals giving...

Paris Seniors Club 99 Donates to the Wilkin Family Community Centre

The County of Brant is delighted to announce a generous donation of $3,000 from the Paris Seniors Club 99 to support the Wilkin Family Community Centre.

“Thank you to the Paris Seniors Club 99 for their contribution to this project,” said Mayor David Bailey. “This donation reflects their commitment to fostering a sense of community and belonging for seniors and residents across Brant. We are grateful for their ongoing support.”

Established to provide a welcoming space for seniors to connect,...

The County of Brant is seeking feedback on the proposed 2025 Budget

Beginning today, Friday, December 6, 2024, the County of Brant is calling on residents, businesses, and community partners to share their thoughts and priorities regarding the proposed 2025 Budget.

The County of Brant budget is a detailed financial plan that outlines how funds are prioritized and allocated to various services and projects in order to respond to the needs of the growing community. The proposed budget will outline key priorities for 2025, including infrastructure improvements,...