Burn Ban Lifted

Effective August 28, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. the burn ban is lifted in the Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan.

By-law 2022-50 is still in effect in its entirety.

🔥 The fire risk remains at the high status.

⚠️Please use caution when having an open-air burn.⚠️
👀Stay with your fire at all times - never leave it unattended.
🌪 If it is too windy - don't burn.
🧯Keep a means of extinguishing your fire with you at all times.

Completely extinguish the fire when you are finished using it/sitting by it.

Burn Ban Lifted - August 28, 2025

Labour Day Holiday Closure Notice

Closures for the Labour Day long weekend.

The Township & Fire Administration Offices and Waste Transfer Station will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025.

Garbage & Recycling Collection

There are no garbage or recycling changes due to the Labour Day weekend.
Please be sure to have all collection out by 7:00 a.m.

 

 

 

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There are many requirements for building, planning and zoning when looking at a new project in OSM Township. Be sure you know what is required and have the proper permits before you start a project.

Burn Permits

Burn permits are required for any fire that is not a campfire type fire in OSM Township. Online permit applications are now available.

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The OSM Township provides curbside garbage and recycling pick-up to residents.

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A public consultation period is required when property owners request any Planning Act application. All planning notice documents can be found in this section

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