



There have been some issues with bears in the township, Dunlop said. “I feel for them,” he said, but added, “If they recycle properly and there’s no food in the bins, why would the bears get into those bins?”ĭeputy Mayor Jane Dunlop noted the county has some bear bins that can be provided to residents, but they have to pass the smell test and prove they’re disposing of their waste in proper ways. Some are concerned “the bears are going to get at it,” said Mayor Mike Burkett. “While we recognize that a great amount of work goes into planning for the new waste collection system, it is requested that the township’s seasonal areas, particularly the northern seasonal areas near Port Severn and Severn Falls, be serviced on Mondays in the future,” staff wrote.Ĭouncil was especially concerned about seasonal residences as many leave their cottages on Sundays, putting their waste out for collection before they leave. The township had hoped to see collection happen on Mondays in certain areas. 2, garbage day in Severn will be Tuesday instead of Wednesday. Severn residents will have to adapt to a new waste collection schedule now that the County of Simcoe has switched to an automated cart system.
