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.

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.

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. 

January 9, 2026 - The Long Point Region Conservation Authority is issuing a Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety for the entire watershed. View the Notice for more information. 

A reminder to pick up your 2026 Garbage Tag kits at the Municipal Office before Wednesday, December 24^th at 12pm, as the office will be closed then for the holidays until Friday, January 2, 2026 and you will need your new 2026 Bag Tags in the New Year, however if you have any 2025 tags left over at the end of the year, you can now use them up in 2026 only.

The Garbage & Recycling collection for the weeks of Christmas and New Year’s are as follows:

• Thursday, December 25, 2025 will be moved to Friday, December 26, 2025.  
• Thursday, January 1, 2026, will be moved to Friday, January 2, 2026. 
• All other pickup days remain the same.

Please see NOTICE for additional 2025/2026 bag tag and waste collection pickup information over the holidays.

As the holiday season approaches, Elgin County is wrapping up the year with festive spirit and exciting updates, including the launch of our brand-new Holiday Gift Guide. From a special business-themed rendition of ’Twas the Night Before Christmas and highlights from our Cultivating Success in Small Towns Fall Event to important infrastructure updates, new business spotlights, and milestone anniversaries worth celebrating, this edition shines a light on the achievements that make our region strong. We are grateful for the dedication and resilience of our local business community as we look ahead to a bright and prosperous new year.

For more information, check out the new Economic Development Website.