General

A reminder that the deadline to register and pay for the October Curbside Bulk Garbage Pick-Up is next Tuesday, October 13, 2026, by 4:30pm. The pick-up is scheduled for Monday, October 19, 2026.

Please visit the Garbage & Recycling page on our website and click on the Curbside Bulk Garbage Pick-Up Program tab for more information and the registration form.

The Municipality of Bayham, in partnership with the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA), will be conducting fall hydrant flushing from October 26^th to November 13^th. This work includes flushing all municipal hydrants as part of a regular maintenance program to maintain water quality and ensure the proper operation of the water distribution system.

During this time, residents may experience temporary discolored water and/or reduced water pressure. If discoloration occurs, residents are advised to run cold water taps until the water clears and to avoid doing laundry until water clarity is restored.

Starting Tuesday, September 8, 2026, The County of Elgin will be undertaking rehabilitation work on the Eden Line Bridge. Elgin County will be sending a notice to all residents along Eden Line in the coming days.

For more information and updates on this project, please see the Notice of Construction: Eden Line Bridge Rehabilitation on the Elgin County website.  For information about construction updates across Elgin County, go to the Engage Elgin website.

A reminder that the deadline to register and pay for the September Curbside Bulk Garbage Pick-Up is next Tuesday, September 8, 2026, by 4:30pm. The pick-up is scheduled for Monday, September 14, 2026.

Please visit the Garbage & Recycling page on our website and click on the Curbside Bulk Garbage Pick-Up Program tab for more information and the registration form.

The County of Elgin will be spraying to control invasive Phragmites in specific areas along its rural roadsides. Spraying will commence on September 4th, weather permitting, and continue until September 18th. Specific locations where pesticide spraying will occur are shown on a map using this LINK.

For more information, please go to the Elgin County website.

The Curbside Bulk Garbage Program runs in the months of April, May, July, September and October with a $25/load fee.

The next curbside bulk garbage pick-up for this year is scheduled for Monday, September 14, with a registration and payment deadline of Tuesday, September 8.

NOTE - Online registration and fee paid to the Municipal Office is required at least 1 week prior to the pick-up date. Only those who complete the registration form and provide payment by the deadline will be included on the list. 

Please visit our Garbage & Recycling page on our website and click on the Curbside Bulk Garbage Collection tab for more information and to find the registration link for the application.

*Upcoming dates are:  Pickup on Monday, October 19, with a registration deadline of Tuesday, October 13.

Southwestern Public Health has issued an Environmental Health Update regarding high nitrate level in the drinking water supply at Richmond Community Drinking Water System. Please see NOTICE for more information.

If you have questions about nitrates in your drinking water, please consult your health care professional, or call Southwestern Public Health at 1-800-922-0096.

A reminder that the deadline to register and pay for the Curbside Bulk Garbage pickup is next Tuesday, July 7, 2026 by 4:30pm. The pickup is scheduled for Monday, July 13, 2026.

For more information on how to register and pay, please visit our Garbage & Recycling page on our website and click on the Curbside Bulk Garbage Collection tab.

Please see the notice for information regarding the proposed closure and conveyance of a portion of the Erieus Street road allowance.