Have your say on changes to curbside waste collection

Potential changes could include the launch of a green bin program for food waste, changes to collection schedules, a limit on garbage bags and more

Oxford County is looking for public feedback on changes to the curbside collection program, including the potential launch of a “green bin” program to collect organic waste like food scraps and paper towels.

 Residents can share feedback through the online survey open now until April 30, 2024, at www.oxfordcounty.ca/speakup. Residents who fill out the...

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25 new emergency shelter beds opened in Oxford County

Newly renovated space at Old St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Woodstock expands the number of people served through Operation Sharing’s homeless shelter

More than 25 new beds have added to Oxford County’s emergency overnight shelter through an initiative between Operation Sharing (The Inn), Old St Paul’s Anglican Church and Oxford County, helping more people in crisis.

The expanded space at The Inn at 723 Dundas Street Woodstock opens its doors today, offering 25 additional emergency overnight beds in the...

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Large Item Collection in Oxford County runs from April to July

Oxford County’s Large Item Collection begins in Ingersoll on April 1, 2024. This special waste collection program is offered each year in Blandford-Blenheim, East Zorra-Tavistock, Ingersoll, Norwich, South-West Oxford, Tillsonburg and Zorra.

Large Item Collection is for large items only, it is not a spring cleanup. Acceptable materials include household furniture, carpet rolls and under padding (6 inches maximum, rolled and bundled), pool filters (no sand) and pool covers, water softeners (no salt...

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Council this Week: Highlights from the March 27 County Council agenda - 20240327

Public Works annual reports, child care and early years plan, and more

County Council meetings are broadcast live at www.oxfordcounty.ca/livestream. To download the full agenda or view past recordings of council meetings, visit www.oxfordcounty.ca/council.

Public Works brings forward four more program annual reports next council meeting.

• 2023 Annual Waste Management Reports. Oxford County’s waste...

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Oxford County Library seeking feedback from rural communities

Rural Community Engagement Survey is open now until May 1, 2024

Oxford County Library is looking for feedback from its rural communities to help shape the future of local libraries.

The Rural Community Engagement Survey is open now until May 1, 2024, for public input on library branch hours, the physical set-up of library spaces, collections, technology offerings, programs and activities, and more.

The survey, which can be accessed through Speak Up, Oxford! or the Oxford County Library website, takes...

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