Recycling Update - January 2026

Big Recycling News for Smiths Falls! Ontario has rolled out a new, province-wide recycling program, and here’s what it means for you Who’s collecting now? Recycling is now managed by Circular Materials, with Miller Waste (TOPPS Environmental Solutions) collecting your yellow/black and blue bins right here in Smiths Falls.Garbage collection stays with the Town. Got questions or a missed pickup? Miller Waste: 1-888-852-2374 area2@millerwaste.ca (For bins, collection issues, or what goes where) So… what’s...

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Significant Weather Event: January 15, 2026

Please be advised that due to accumulated and ongoing snowfall, and in accordance with Ontario Regulation 239/02 under the Municipal Act, 2001 (as amended), The Town of Smiths Falls is declaring a Significant Weather Event effective 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 15, 2026.

This declaration suspends the standard timelines required for the Town of Smiths Falls to meet its winter maintenance objectives until the Significant Weather Event is officially declared over. As a result, it may take longer...

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Media Release: Council Imposes Penalties Due to Breach of Code of Conduct

The Town of Smiths Falls is providing an update following the review of comments made by Councillor Jay Brennan after the January 5, 2026, Council meeting.

On January 12, 2025, Committee of the Whole reviewed the audio recording of the meeting and heard from the involved parties. As part of the review, Councillor Brennan expressed deep remorse and regret for his comments and has publicly apologized to Council, Town staff, and the residents of Smiths Falls.

Following its review, the Committee...

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Media Release: 2026 Budget Engagement

The Town of Smiths Falls invites residents, businesses, and property owners to participate in the shaping of the 2026 municipal budget by providing valuable feedback on the initial draft.

The first draft of the 2026 budget, which outlines proposed service delivery costs and capital projects for the upcoming year, was presented to Council during its meetings on November 24, 2025 & December 8, 2025. A second draft will be brought forward for consideration at the Committee of the Whole meeting...

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Media Release: New Water Tower Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

The Town of Smiths Falls is pleased to announce the official ribbon cutting of the community’s new Water Tower, marking a major milestone in strengthening and modernizing the Town’s water infrastructure.

This significant project was made possible in part through funding from the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program Green Infrastructure Funding Stream. The Federal Government contributed 2,000,000 dollars, and the Province of Ontario contributed 1,666,500 dollars toward the construction of...

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