CANADA DAY – Holiday Garbage Collection Schedule
Garbage collection for Wednesday, July 1st & Thursday, July 2nd will be moved ahead by 1 day (Wednesday collection will be Thursday - Thursday collection will be Friday).
RESIDENT & NON-RESIDENT ANNUAL SEASONAL PARKING PASS/PERMIT APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE!

Non-Resident Annual Seasonal Parking Permits for the East Beach Parking between May 1 to September 30, Monday to Thursday is $85.52 inclusive of tax and fees, and can be purchased by accessing this LINK on the HONK website. Friday to Sunday is $22/day and can be paid using the QR code posted onsite.
The Lighthouse has been declared surplus, as such, the Municipality is working with the Port Burwell Historical Society to reach an agreement to transfer ownership of the property. A target date of July 16, 2026 has been set to consider an agreement to be reviewed as a by-law.
The official notice, inclusive of instructions on how to comment as well as a diagram of the location can be inspected here: Notice of Intent to Sell or Dispose the Lighthouse
The Municipal after-hours drop box is temporarily unavailable due to construction.
During regular business hours, please bring all payments/documents upstairs to the Municipal Office or use the doorbell to the right of the main doors and someone will come down to assist you.
If you require any other accommodations, please call our office at 519-866-5521 to arrange.
Our apologies for any inconvenience.
There is a new job posting on the Career Opportunities Page for the position of Physical Services & Administration Clerk.
The 2026 Garbage Bag Tag Kits are now available for pick up at the Municipal Office during regular business hours.
Please be advised of important NEW changes to the 2026 Bayham Garbage Bag Tag Program, which will take effect on January 1, 2026.
For more information, please see the informational inserts in your new 2026 Garbage Bag Tag Kit, or visit our Garbage & Recycling page on our website.
Notice of Public Meeting - Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA-22/25 Weber - see NOTICE for details
Notice of the Passing of Zoning By-law Z817-2025 Countryside Communities Inc. - see NOTICE for details
Leaf and yard waste is collected curbside in urban areas throughout Bayham over a 4 week period in both the Spring and Fall, on Mondays, unless otherwise noted.
2025 Fall Dates: Mondays, starting October 20, 27 and November 3, 10, 2025
All leaf and yard waste must be placed at the curb by 7:00 am, in either paper bags, open reusable containers, or bundled in lengths not exceeding 4 ft. All individual containers must weigh less than 22 kilograms (48 pounds). Leaf and yard waste items do not require a bag tag.
Please visit our website on the Garbage & Recycling page for more information.
A reminder that the deadline to register and pay for the Curbside Bulk Garbage pickup is today, Tuesday, October 14, 2025. The pickup is scheduled for Monday, October 20, 2025.
Please visit our Garbage & Recycling page on our website and click on the Curbside Bulk Garbage Collection tab for more information on how to register and pay.
The Waterfront Advisory Committee teamed up with the Photographers of the Otter Valley to host a photography contest earlier this year.
The contest is now closed and the winning photographs are posted on our website under our Port Burwell Municipal East Beach page.
Winning photos will be displayed at the Straffordville Library and will also be published in the Aylmer Express.
Congratulations to all winners and a thank you to everyone who submitted photographs of our beautiful beach!
A reminder that Council will be holding a Special Meeting tonight, Thursday, October 9, 2025, at 6:00 pm to consider the SCC Expansion Tender results. The Special Meeting will take place in Council Chambers to utilize the hybrid meeting technology and residents should note that the Council Chambers has a maximum capacity of 63 people. Once this capacity is reached, no additional attendees will be permitted entry and you will be encouraged to watch the meeting via the YouTube live-stream. View the Special Meeting Agenda HERE.
A reminder that the deadline to register and pay for the Curbside Bulk Garbage pickup is coming up soon on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. The pickup is scheduled for Monday, October 20, 2025
Please visit our Garbage & Recycling page on our website and click on the Curbside Bulk Garbage Collection tab for more information.
This website uses cookies to enhance usability and provide you with a more personal experience. By using this website, you agree to our use of cookies as explained in our Privacy Policy.