Selwyn Township - The recent freezing rainstorm has passed, but many areas across the municipality are still dealing with its aftermath, particularly widespread power outages. Clean-up efforts are well underway, and Hydro One crews are working tirelessly to restore electricity. However, due to the extent of the damage, full restoration may take several days.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work through recovery together.
Please continue to check our website and social media for the latest updates.
Landfill & Brush Disposal
• Smith Landfill is OPEN and operating under regular hours.
• Brush will be accepted free of charge until further notice – please bring your Landfill Pass when dropping off materials.
• The Township will NOT be collecting brush at the roadside.
• Do NOT place brush in the ditches, as this can cause flooding, property damage, and unsafe road conditions.
• Brush can also be disposed of at the following Peterborough County Depot locations free-of-charge until April 14th:
o Centre Line Depot – 1275 County Road 24
o Douro Depot – 713 County Road 4o Millbrook Depot – 1111 County Road 10
o Havelock Depot – 649 County Road 46
o Buckhorn Depot – 2467 County Road 36
Garbage & Recycling Collection Updates
• Garbage collection for Monday, March 31st was CANCELLED.
Affected residents may put out double the amount next week (April 7 th)
• Garbage and recycling collection will proceed as much as possible this week.
Updates on collection will be posted on our social media platforms.
Warming Centres
• Bridgenorth Community Hall (836 Charles St., Bridgenorth) will operate from April1st through 5th as a warming centre:
o Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 10am to 5pm
o Wednesday: 10am to 7pm
o Saturday: 10am to 2pm
Media Release
• The City of Peterborough has also opened reception centres at the following locations. Visit the City of Peterborough website for hours of operation.
o Healthy Planet Arena, banquet hall, 911 Monaghan Rd.
o Miskin Law Community Complex, 271 Lansdowne St. W.
o Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre, 775 Brealey Dr.
Parks & Trails Advisory
• Please avoid all trails and parks until further notice.
Power Outages & Safety Measures
• Hydro One crews are actively working to restore service as quickly as possible.
• Stay at least 10 metres away from downed power lines
• Report downed lines to Hydro One by calling 1-800-434-1235, texting 92887(WATTS), through the Hydro One app, or via the Hydro One outage map.Generator & Carbon Monoxide Safety
• Do NOT backfeed your home’s electrical system with a generator! Plug appliances directly into the generator
.• Connecting multiple households to one generator is dangerous!
• Operate generators outdoors – never place them near windows, doors, or vents.
• Turn off the generator before refueling and allow it to cool down.
• Never run BBQs, charcoal grills, or gas appliances indoors, including in garages or enclosed spaces.
• Check your wood stove’s ventilation to prevent harmful gas buildup.
• Install and test carbon monoxide detectors in your home to ensure safety.
Traffic Safety
• Treat all intersections as four-way stops until signals are restored.
• Be aware of downed power lines across roads.
We thank residents for their cooperation and patience during this time. Please stay safe, follow all safety guidelines, and check for further updates as recovery efforts continue.
For more information and updates, visit: selwyntownship.ca/icestorm or follow us onFacebook, Instagram and X (Twitter).
