Township of Lanark Highlands

09/08/2026

The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago; the second best time is now!

Fall Seedling Giveaway for Lanark County residents. 🌱🍂

Saturday, Sept. 19, 9 a.m.-11 a.m. (or while quantities last).

2 locations:
📍Public Works Garage, 99 Christie Lake Road, Perth

📍Almonte Depot, 4752 County Road 29 N, Almonte

Maximum 10 seedlings per household. Maximum 5 maple seedlings per household. Please bring a bag or box to take your seedlings home.

Questions?
Email: [email protected] or call 613-267-4200 ext. 3102.

09/08/2026

📢 Reminder for all Lanark Highlands Residents!

All Township waste sites will be switching to winter hours starting Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
Before your next visit, please check our website for the updated hours. 🗑♻️
https://www.lanarkhighlands.ca/services-payments/waste-recycling/transfer-stations

09/04/2026

The Municipal Office will be closed
Monday September 7, 2026 for Labour Day and will reopen on Tuesday September 8, 2026.

Happy Labour Day!

09/04/2026

Labour Day Weekend Waste Site Hours

📅SATURDAY, September 5th - Regular Hours
📅SUNDAY, September 6th - ALL SITES CLOSED
📅MONDAY, September 7th –
McDonalds Corners: 2 - 7pm
Snye Road: 12 - 6pm
Robertson Lake: 3 - 6pm
Flower Station: 4 - 6pm
Middleville: 3 - 6pm

09/03/2026

🚧 We’re Hiring – Public Works Manager

The Township of Lanark Highlands is seeking an experienced and motivated Public Works Manager to join our team.

Interested in helping lead the delivery of essential municipal infrastructure and services in our community?

👉 View the full job description and application details: https://www.lanarkhighlands.ca/town-hall/employment-opportunities/public-works-manager

Apply by 4:00 p.m. on September 22, 2026

09/02/2026

Lanark Highlands 2026 Backyard Compost Program
🌻Make less garbage. Save more money. Grow something good🌻

Ready to cut down on household waste and give your garden a natural boost?
Backyard composting is an easy way to divert 30–50% of household waste, reduce trips to the waste site, and create free fertilizer right at home.

For a limited time, Earth Machine compost bins are available for only $35 including HST — a $100 value!

✅ Less garbage
✅ Fewer waste-site trips
✅ Free garden fertilizer
✅ A smaller carbon footprint

Quantities are limited, so don’t wait!

📍 Visit our website https://www.lanarkhighlands.ca/services-payments/waste-recycling/compost for more information!

09/01/2026

📢 2027 Municipal Grants Program – Applications Open Today!

The Township of Lanark Highlands is now accepting applications for the 2027 Municipal Grants Program.

Municipal grants provide funding to eligible non-profit community organizations and registered charities that deliver programs, services and initiatives that benefit our community.

📅 Applications open: September 1, 2026
⏰ Deadline to apply: October 31, 2026

Before completing your application, please review the Municipal Grants Policy for eligibility requirements and program details.

👉 Learn more, review the policy and find the application here: https://www.lanarkhighlands.ca/business/grants-funding-support

08/31/2026

Labour Day Weekend Waste Site Hours

All Lanark Highlands waste sites regularly open on Sundays will be CLOSED on Sunday, September 6, 2026, and will be OPEN Monday, September 7, 2026, with Sunday hours.
There will be no changes to Middleville waste site hours on Monday, September 7, 2026.

📅SATURDAY, September 5th - Regular Hours
📅SUNDAY, September 6th - ALL SITES CLOSED
📅MONDAY, September 7th –
McDonalds Corners: 2 - 7pm
Snye Road: 12 - 6pm
Robertson Lake: 3 - 6pm
Flower Station: 4 - 6pm
Middleville: 3 - 6pm

08/26/2026

🚧 We’re hiring Seasonal Equipment Operators! 🚧

The Township of Lanark Highlands is looking for dependable, motivated individuals with experience or knowledge in heavy equipment operation and road maintenance to join our Public Works team on a seasonal (temporary), full-time basis.

📍 Position: Seasonal (Temporary) Full-Time Equipment Operators
🛠️ Department: Public Works
✅ Ideal candidates: Reliable, safety-minded, and comfortable with road maintenance and heavy equipment operation

Interested? Apply today!!
https://www.lanarkhighlands.ca/town-hall/employment-opportunities/public-works-equipment-operator-4

08/26/2026

REMINDER: FIRST INSTALLMENT OF THE FINAL TAX BILL DUE
AUGUST 28/206