General

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

The first curbside bulk garbage pick-up for this year is scheduled for Monday, April 13, with a registration and payment deadline of Tuesday, April 7.

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, May 11, with a registration deadline of Tuesday, May 5
Pickup on Monday, July 13, with a registration deadline of Tuesday, July 7

Road construction season is underway across Elgin County.

From pavement improvements to full road rebuilds, projects are happening on County roads across the region to keep them safe, reliable, and ready for the future. We know construction can be disruptive at times, but these investments help support local businesses, emergency services, agriculture, and daily travel for everyone who calls Elgin home.

Want to know what’s happening on County roads near you, when work is scheduled, and how traffic may be affected? Visit engageelgin.ca/construction for current Elgin County roads project updates and details. Please note, these projects focus on County roads ONLY, local municipal roads are managed by the Municipality of Bayham.

Stay informed and engaged by signing up for updates through Elgin County’s public engagement platform. By registering at engageelgin.ca/register, you can follow Elgin County road projects and stay updated on other County initiatives too, including planning matters, Council decisions, library programs, and more. Get timely updates, key milestones, and important notices delivered directly to your inbox.

Member of Parliament, Andrew Lawton, is hosting a Satellite Office Day at the Straffordville Community Centre in the Trackless Lounge on March 3rd from 12:30 - 4:30 PM to provide constituents on the east side of our riding, easier access to the many services his office offers. A representative from Service Canada will also be present. Come out to get help with your federal government issues or simply drop in to meet your new Member of Parliament in person. Please see flyer for more information.

Session 1: So You Want to Run for Council?

Have you ever thought about running for local Council — but weren’t sure where to start? 
Attend a free information session, “So You Want to Run for Council?”, covering everything you need to know before putting your name forward in the 2026 Municipal Election.

Including:
- How Municipal government works
- What Councillors actually do
- Eligibility, nominations, and campaign rules

When: March 27, 2026 | 7–9 PM
Where: East Elgin Community Complex – Imperial Hall, 531 Talbot St W., Aylmer

This event is open to anyone interested in running for local council in the Town of Aylmer, the Township of Malahide, and the Municipality of Bayham. No registration required.

For more Election information, please visit our Election page on our website.

A reminder about the Licence Free Fishing in Ontario for the Family Day weekend from February 14 -16. For more information, please visit the Ontario Family Fishing website. Be safe and have fun!

The Municipality of Bayham office will be closed for Family Day on Monday, February 16th, and reopens Tuesday, February 17th at 8:30am for regular business hours.

For any roads, water or sewer emergencies, please call our after-hours emergency line at 519-435-6454.

Enjoy the Family Day long weekend!

Thinking of Running in the 2026 Municipal Election?

Learn what’s involved and decide if it’s right for you by attending FREE Candidate Information Sessions.

✔ Open to anyone considering running in Aylmer, Malahide, or Bayham

✔ No registration required

For more information, please visit our Elections webpage. More details on individual sessions coming soon.

Voyent Alert! is a multi-purpose communication service and alerting app used to send alerts to residents, businesses, and visitors during critical events like road closures, extreme weather, fires or floods, etc., as well as general information like community events, council notices, waste and recycling collection notices. Registration for the service is FREE, simple and totally anonymous.

To receive notifications, you can sign up by going to our Voyent Alert! subpage on our website under ‘Our Community’ or look for the Voyent Alert! logo at the bottom right-hand corner on our main home page. 

Sign up for FREE today! Stay Alert! Stay connected!

The MAC meeting has been moved from January 21, 2026 to January 28, 2026 at the same time 5pm.

View the agenda on the Agendas & Minutes page of the Bayham website. The agenda remains the same.

Please be advised that between January 16 - 19, 2026 some areas of our website that link to our internal records management system may not be available due to scheduled IT maintenance.