No change to Garbage Collection July 1, 2021

No Change to Garbage & Recycling Collection on July 1, 2021

There will be NO CHANGE to garbage and recycling collection on July 1, 2021.  If your regular collection day is Thursday July 1, 2021 please have your garbage and recycling curbside by 7 am on July 1, 2021.

 

Council Highlights - June 24, 2021

Check out the Council Highlights from the meeting on June 24, 2021

Reminder to Obey Traffic Signs

Reminder to Obey Traffic Signs

The Municipality of West Elgin would like to remind residents that they must obey all traffic signs.  We understand that the construction is disrupting normal traffic flow and routes, but all drivers still must obey stop signs and other traffic signs along detour routes.

For more information on the Downtown Rodney Reconstruction please see: https://www.elgincounty.ca/engineering-services-rodney-reconstruction/ 

Proclamation for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

West Elgin Council has issued a proclamation in support of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, 2021.

See Proclamation

Information on Frauds and Scams during COVID-19

Keeping Seniors Safe Brochure

Gypsy Moths News Release

European Gypsy Moths

The Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority has issued this media release about Gypsy Moths.  According to the LTCA gypsy moth outbreaks occur every 7 to 10 years, with eggs being laid over the winter on the bark of trees, in the spring eggs hatch and the larvae move up into the trees to feed into July.  Then, spongy egg masses can be seen on tree trunks and branches, followed by pupae and adult moths in July and August.

According to an Ontario Government webpage...