Public Works garage is located at 315 Sixth St
Landfill
  • Located on Hwy 600 approximately 4 miles north from Atwood Ave
  • Landfill tipping fees payable to caretaker on site
  • Site can be accessed when closed; all trips must be supervised by a town employee and extra fees paid
Program: Rainy River (Town of) - Town Hall - Public Works
Organization: Rainy River (Town of)
Rainy River (Town of) - Town Hall
Phone Numbers: 807-852-3244
After Hours: 807-852-3244
Fax: 807-852-3553
Email: rainyriver@tbaytel.net
Website: www.rainyriver.ca
Address:
PO Box 488
Rainy River, ON
P0W 1L0
Street
Address
:
201 Atwood Ave
Rainy River
Location:
  • Located at Atwood Ave/Hwy 11 across from the Royal Canadian Legion
  • Closest intersection is at Atwood Ave and 4th St
Accessibility:
Partially Accessible
Accessibility Notes: Partially Accessible - Entrance -- Accessible from street level, no automatic push button door; Parking -- No designated handicapped parking space; Washroom -- Has side holding bar
Hours: Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm

Landfill: Wed, Sat 9 am-4 pm

Recycle Bins: Mon-Sun 24 hours
Public Contacts: Leroy Hancharyk - Public Works Foreman and Water Treatment Plant Operator
807-852-4485 * lhancharyk@tbaytel.net

Service Description: Responsible for the maintenance and operation of municipal infrastructure

Roads and Transportation
  • Maintains and repairs local roads, curbs, sidewalks and ditches
  • Responsible for snow removal, sanding and salting roadways and sidewalks
  • Responsible for street lighting and town signage
Sewer and Wastewater
  • Provides and maintains sewer and wastewater services
  • Operates a water treatment plant
Waste and Recycling Management (Landfill)
  • Responsible for regular collection of solid waste
  • Collection schedule is posted online
  • Recyclables may be dropped off in bins located in yard of Public Works garage



Fees: Service fees - Landfill
Application: No application process
Eligibility / Target Population: Waste and Recycling Management (Landfill)

  • Tipping fees required for using landfill site for dumping
Languages: English
Area Served: District of Rainy River
See Also: Government Services - Municipal
Last Updated: 3/5/2025
Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=172099

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