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Town of Perth
Town Hall
80 Gore Street East
Perth, Ontario
K7H 1H9
Telephone: (613) 267-3311
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The Town of Perth has ended the annual distribution of garbage bag tags. Each household may now place up to two bags of garbage every other week on their scheduled collection day without a tag.
Bag tags are still required if you set out more than the two-bag limit. Leftover tags from previous years remain valid, and additional tags can be purchased at Town Hall. The current price is $3.30 per tag, with a planned reduction to $2.00 once the Town’s Fees & Charges By-law is updated.
The Town of Perth is inviting residents to have their say in shaping the 2026 municipal budget through an online survey and two new community drop-in sessions called Coffee with Nev.
On Sunday, October 26 at 2 p.m., the community is invited to gather at Darou Farm for a heartfelt vigil in honour of Reese Stanzel, a 15-year-old Perth youth whose life was tragically taken in October 2024. Hosted by Perth & District Community Partners, this commemorative event offers space for reflection, healing, and solidarity.
The Town of Perth is excited to announce the official opening of the Perth Dog Park, located at Darou Farm (2845 Rideau Ferry Road). The community is invited to join the celebration on Saturday, October 4, from 2–4 p.m.
The Town of Perth is proud to launch a new 11-part video series highlighting local business owners who have turned their “dream jobs” into reality, right here in Perth.
Tribunal-led mediation continues in relation to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) case concerning the proposed subdivision by CAIVAN (Perth GC) Limited (Case Number OLT-23000534).
The Council of the Town of Perth and Perth Fire Services invite the community to honour the life and service of Firefighter Brad Fielding on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.
Perth Night Market returns bigger than ever, with 120+ vendors, over 40 downtown businesses open late, and entertainment for all ages. The highly anticipated event takes place on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 5 to 10 p.m. in downtown Perth.
This fall, the Perth Museum invites the community to step back in time with A Death in the Family: A Victorian Mourning Experience. Running October 4, October 18, and November 1, this immersive experience offers guests a rare opportunity to uncover mystery, tradition, and intrigue inside the historic Matheson House.
The Council of the Town of Perth and Perth Fire Services wish to extend heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Volunteer Firefighter Brad Fielding, who passed away suddenly on September 2, 2025.
The Town of Perth will end the requirement to place bag tags on regular garbage bags and introduce a simpler bag-limit program. Tags will remain available for any additional bags beyond the bi-weekly allotment.
Contact Us
Town of Perth
Town Hall
80 Gore Street East
Perth, Ontario
K7H 1H9
Telephone: (613) 267-3311
Fax: (613) 267-5635
Email
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