The Corporation of the Township of Laird

Township Newsletter – May 2019

The Corporation of the Township of Laird

Newsletter

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Summer Youth Program Jobs

Laird Township is accepting resumes for Summer Youth Program Positions. We are looking for a Caretaker Assistant and a Recreation – Summer Program Assistant. Please submit resumes to the Laird Municipal office by Wednesday, May 15, 2019.

CLOSURE: Lakeview Bridge

The Lakeview Bridge has been closed due to structural concerns. The bridge will remain closed to the public until it can be rebuilt. A grant application is being submitted to the Federal and Provincial Governments for assistance with this project.

Laird Cemetery Workbee

The Laird Cemetery Board is calling on volunteers to participate in a workbee to clean up the cemetery on Saturday, June 22, 2019 from 10 am – 4 pm. Please bring rakes, shovels, clippers, bug spray, and if required water and a lunch. We greatly appreciate all community support!

Fire Permits

Fire permits are required from April 1 to October 31, renewed every year at no cost. Property owners must come into the Township Office to sign for a permit. If you are not the property owner you must have consent in writing from the property owner to obtain a permit on their behalf.

Dog Training Classes

Laird Township Recreation is pleased to offer dog training classes by donation at the Laird Fairgrounds Gazebo. Classes will take place Wednesday evenings at 7 pm starting June through to September. Classes will be geared towards the Canadian Kennel Clubs Canine Good Neighbour Program. To REGISTER contact the Laird Township office at (705) 248-2395.

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Spring Clean-Up

Council has set disposal site hours for spring clean-up days as:

Saturday May 25, 2019 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday May 26, 2019 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

There is no charge for all household waste during these days, businesses are excluded. Items to be burned will not be accepted if a fire ban is in place. Do not put recyclable material in the land fill!

Items not taken at the Laird Waste Disposal Site:

  • Batteries
  • Biomedical Wastes
  • Used Oils
  • Radioactive Materials (Florescent bulbs)
  • Paints, unless dried in can
  • Computer & other electronic devises
  • Hazardous Materials
  • Liquids

Share Shed Guidelines UNACCAPTABLE Items Include: ACCEPTABLE Items Include:

× Hazardous Materials or Waste Small Household Items × Liquids of any kind Books and Magazines × Clothing or Stuffed Animals Children’s Toys (NO Fabric) × Large Appliances Sports Equipment × Microwave Ovens Small Appliances (in working condition) × Upholstery Furniture Tools (in working condition)

Household Hazardous Waste Depot

The Household Hazardous Waste Depot is located at 402 Fifth Line East (SSM City Landfill).

Electronics are accepted at the Household Hazardous Waste Depot. Please remove all power cords prior to drop off.

Open Tuesday to Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (April 2, 2019 to October 26, 2019).

Please visit City of Sault Ste. Marie website, search Household Hazardous Waste Depot, for a list of acceptable vs unacceptable waste for this site.