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Public Works
The County of Wellington handles garbage collection and recycling. They provide curbside pickup for garbage and recyclables and various landfill sites. For more information contact: County of Wellington Please visit www.wellington.ca for all information relating to the County of Wellington. Litter and debris is not only an eyesore for the community but is expensive for the municipality to pick up and dispose of. Illegal dumping is a major concern for the Public Works Department. We are asking for the public's assistance in helping us keep the Township clean. Anyone witnessing illegal dumping activities should note the licence plate number and report this information to the Public Works Department (519) 856-9596 extension 120. Citizens should not attempt to stop this dumping themselves. If you notice items in ditches or illegally dumped elsewhere on municipal property, we ask that you call us with your concern. Staff will attempt to pickup the items at their earliest convenience. 2008 Outside Water Use Restrictions Pamphlet If you have any questions, contact Donna Button at the Public Works Department by calling (519) 856-9596 extension 122. Vehicles parked on roadways cause problems for snow clearing equipment. There is a restriction on parking from Nov 1 to April 1 during the hours of 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. Vehicles parked on the road during these hours will be tagged. Vehicles which are blocking snow removal operations, may be towed away at the owner’s expense. Your assistance during the winter season will help the Township provide efficient and economical winter maintenance. Winter Road Maintenance Preparation The Road Department has stockpiled sand and salt for use on Township roads this winter. In addition the Township’s fleet of 5 trucks, 1 grader and 1 loader has been serviced and prepared for whatever Mother Nature has to offer.
Roads will be cleared according to classification (generally traffic volume & speed limit determine classification) with the busier class 2 roads being cleared first followed by secondary roads and local streets. Each of the Township’s 7 pieces of snow removal equipment has a predetermined route it follows each time snow clearing is required.
Public cooperation is an important factor in the success of the Township’s winter road maintenance program. By following these simple guidelines, you can make a significant contribution to the Township’s snow control efforts.
If you have any questions about the Township’s winter road maintenance program, please contact Loretta Vince at the Public Works Department by calling (519) 856-9596 extension 120. All landscaping, including decorative stones, curbing, sprinkler heads, that are on boulevards/road allowances, are to be moved by the owner of the property to a minimum of 1.5 metres from the curb or roadside to facilitate snow plowing, snow removal and snow blowing. The Township of Guelph/Eramosa is responsible for the maintenance of over 200 km of public roadways. It operates out of two works yards. One located at 8348 Wellington Road 124 and the other at 7366 Wellington Road 30. Traffic counts on these roads range from 25 vehicles per day to well over 10,000 vehicles per day. These variations in traffic volumes present a challenge to the Township for staff to maintain these roads in a safe condition. If you observe conditions which you feel require attention or have a concern, do not hesitate to contact Loretta Vince by calling (519) 856-9596 extension 120. Sod Repairs After the winter season, we request your co-operation in notifying us of any sod damage caused by a wing or snow plow digging into lawns or boulevards. Minimal damages should be repaired by the homeowner, however, Township staff will topsoil and seed those areas where the winter control equipment has caused considerable damages. Again, it is the homeowner’s responsibility to care for the newly planted seed by ensuring they water the area. Markers indicating where sidewalks and driveways are located would be of assistance to staff in the winter and help prevent unnecessary repairs. The Rockwood Toilet Rebate Program Important Changes to the Rockwood Toilet Rebate Program - Effective January 1, 2011Effective January 1, 2011, the toilet eligibility criteria of the Toilet Rebate Program has changed to the US EPA's WaterSense Performance Standard guidelines. As part of this change, our Township will offer rebates of $75 for each (up to two) approved high efficiency (3.0L and 4.8L) and dual flush (3/4.8L or 3/6L) models.The 6L toilets will no longer be eligible for a rebate. Residents must purchase a WaterSense toilet model in order to qualify for the toilet rebate. To ensure you purchase a toilet that is eligible for a rebate, check the WaterSense list:
Application Form for your toilet rebate.
Residents living within the Gazer Mooney Subdivision may contact the City of Guelph's rebate program:
Questions? E-mail: dbutton@get.on.ca Rockwood Toilet Rebate Program Frequently Asked Questions
1. Why was the Rockwood Toilet Rebate Program introduced? m 2. Who is eligible to participate in the toilet rebate program? 3. How do I apply for the rebate? 5. How many rebates can I apply for? 6. Can I purchase any six-litre toilet? 7. Where can I purchase my new toilet? 8. What do I do with my old toilet? 9. How and when will I receive my rebate? 10. How long are rebates available? 1. Why was the Rockwood Toilet Rebate Program introduced? Conserving water saves you money! By limiting our daily use of water, we also reduce monthly water and sewer bills. Conserving water in the home can be easy and cost very little, but the impact it can make is significant.
An average single family home uses more than 300 Litres of water per day for indoor needs, of which 5-10% can be wasted due to leaks. By installing more efficient water fixtures such as low flush toilets and making conscious efforts to save water, a total use of water can be decreased by 35% or more. Why do we need to save water? Water-conserving efforts result in diverting less water from our source water which contributes to a healthier environment. Fish, wildlife and birds depend on these same water resources. Conserving water also decreases the amount of used water (both treated and polluted) being discharged back into the environment. Water conservation also moderates the use of water and wastewater treatment plants, postponing the need for investments in new infrastructure. Finding new sources of water and building associated water infrastructure is very costly. The cost to save water through efficiency programs, such as the toilet rebate program, is approximately one-third the cost of constructing new water supplies. Our Township is like
The Toilet Rebate Program is available to Rockwood residents that are connected to the
3. How do I apply for the rebate?
The toilet rebate program provides $75 rebates to residents who replace a high water use toilet (6 litres or more) with one of the eligible toilet models which mee the US Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) WaterSense Performance Standard guidelnes.
5. How many rebates can I apply for? Residential rebates are limited to two per household.
6. Can I purchase any six-litre toilet? All eligible toilet models must meet the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) WaterSense Performance Standard guidelines. The WaterSense standards require toilet models to be either dual flush (3/4.8L or 3/6L) or high efficiency (3.0L or 4.8L/flush) and must include chemical resistant trim components and a minimum flush capacity of 350 grams. Independent, third-party licensed bodies certify that products meet the WaterSense criteria for water efficiency and performance.
To ensure you purchase a toilet that is eligible for a rebate, check the WaterSense list:
All Stars toilet models are available at a number of local hardware stores, kitchen and bath stores, as well as from local plumbers. Make sure the toilet you purchase is an approved All Stars model in order to qualify for a rebate from the Township of Guelph/Eramosa.
The rebate amount will be sent to you by cheque
As soon as the application form and receipt is received, the Township will verify and process the application. Once the application is approved, the rebate amount will sent to you by cheque.
The program is reviewed annually and there are a limited number of rebates available each year. Rebates are available on a first come, first served basis so apply for yours today!
Reporting a burned out light? When reporting burned out streetlights, try to have a very good description of which light it is. There are normally identifying numbers located on the pole, or an exact street address would be of assistance to the repair crew. To report a burned out light, please contact Loretta Vince at the Public Works Department by calling (519) 856-9596 extension 120. Top
For After Hours Service on a Township Road, please call (519) 856-9596 extension 150. Indicate your service requirements and ask to be transferred to our On-Call Service Operator. Municipal Drinking Water Sampling & Lead Testing Program Rockwood Volunteers Sought For Lead-testing in Private Homes The Township of Guelph/Eramosa is now entering the third 12 month period for lead sampling and is now seeking out volunteer homes and businesses for testing in Rockwood. The Hamilton Drive Water System is now exempt from plumbing sampling for lead. However, distribution system sampling is still required for pH and alkalinity for every "winter, summer" period with the addition of Lead sampling every 3rd year (distribution only). Rockwood Water Supply is now able to sample under the reduced sampling protocol as not more than 10 per cent of plumbing sample results exceeded 5 micrograms per litre and no plumbing sample results exceeded the lead standard of 10 micrograms per litre. In the past Rockwood residents have provided us with the ability to achieve the requirements set out to us by the Ministry of the Environment and hope to be just as successful in recruiting Twenty (20) volunteers for this round of Lead testing. Once between February 15, 2012 - April 15, 2012 Again between June 15, 2012 - October 15, 2012 This free offer is to everyone connected to Municipal water regardless of the age of your home. However, there are particular homes or businesses that we hope are interested in participating in this free program. If your home was built prior to 1955 you may have lead plumbing within your home or if your home was built prior to 1990 lead solder could have been used as the building code was not amended until 1989. Volunteers' Commitment By volunteering, participants commit to having two water operators visit their homes to take a sample from your kitchen tap twice per year. Operators collect three one-litre samples of tap water over the course of one hour. The samples are taken after letting a tap run for five minutes, allowed to settle for 30-35 minutes (during which time the plumbing is not used) and then the samples are collected. The test results will be shared with you and must also be communicated to the Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health and the Ministry of the Environment. For more information on Ontario's lead-testing regulation (Regulation 170/03 - under Schedule 15) visit the Ministry of the Environment's drinking water site or call its public information centre at 1-800-565-4923. Any questions regarding our service, please call Donna Button at (519) 856-9596 extension 122. 2012 Community Lead Testing Application Form Municipal Drinking Water System News - click here! Water Ontario Regulation 453/07 - Financial Plan
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