News Release: December 18, 2018
Holiday Season Service and Delivery in Peel Region
BRAMPTON, ON. (December 17, 2018) – Region of Peel offices and non-emergency services will be closed for the holidays from Tuesday, December 25, 2018 to Tuesday, January 1, 2019, inclusive.
Waste Collection
| Regular Collection Day | Revised Collection Day |
Monday, December 24, 2018 |
No change |
Tuesday, December 25, 2018 |
Thursday, December 27, 2018 |
Wednesday, December 26, 2018 |
Friday, December 28, 2018 |
Thursday, December 27, 2018 |
Saturday, December 29, 2018 |
Monday, December 31, 2018 |
No change |
Tuesday, January 1, 2019 |
Wednesday, January 2, 2019 |
Wednesday, January 2, 2019 |
Thursday, January 3, 2019 |
Thursday, January 3, 2019 |
Friday, January 4, 2019 |
Holiday garbage exemption period
Garbage exemption takes place on your scheduled garbage collection day. Check your collection calendar to know your Exemption dates for December and January.
Community Recycling Centres (CRCs) closures
All CRCs will be closed Tuesday, December 25 to Wednesday, December 26 and Tuesday, January 1, 2019. All CRCs (except Bolton) will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Monday, December 24 and Monday, December 31. The CRCs will operate on regular hours from Thursday, December 27 to Sunday, December 30 and return to regular hours on Wednesday, January 2, 2019. Click here for CRC locations and hours.
Christmas Tree Disposal
The Region collects real Christmas trees from the curb. Put your Christmas tree at the curb on your scheduled recycling collection day during the weeks of January 7 and January 14, 2019. Trees taller than 3 m. (10 ft.) can be dropped off at any Peel Community Recycling Centre. Visit Where does it Go and type in “Christmas Tree” for more information on proper set-out. For residents in apartment/condominium buildings, please contact your property manager for correct disposal options.
Public Health Services and Clinics
| Access Peel | Days Open | Holiday Closures |
Breastfeeding Clinic (Brampton) |
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Breastfeeding Clinic (Meadowvale) |
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Breastfeeding Clinic (Fairview) |
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Family Health Call Centre |
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Dental Services at Peel Public Health Clinics |
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Healthy Sexuality Clinics (Meadowvale, Brampton and Malton) |
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Healthy Sexuality Clinics (Fairview) |
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Needle Exchange Program – Mobile van |
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Regular hours will resume for all Public Health Services and Clinics on Wednesday, January 2, 2019.
Human Services
Human Services Reception and Employment Resource Centres
7120 Hurontario St. in Mississauga and 10 Peel Centre Dr. in Brampton will be closed on Tuesday, December 25, and will reopen on Wednesday, January 2, 2019.
Children’s Services Operations
Closed on Tuesday, December 25 and will reopen on Wednesday, January 2, 2019.
Peel Access to Housing and Rent Supplement Offices
Closed at noon on Monday, December 24 and will reopen on Wednesday, January 2, 2019.
Peel Living
Closed on Tuesday, December 25 and will reopen on Wednesday, January 2, 2019.
For Peel Living emergency maintenance requests, contact the 24-hour request line at 905-790-7335.
Emergency shelter, food, medication or personal support
To access information about emergency shelter, visit the Emergency shelter web page, or call the Region of Peel at 905-791-7800. For emergencies related to food, medication or personal support, call the Region of Peel at 905-791-7800.
Ontario Works in Peel
Closed on Tuesday, December 25 and will reopen on Wednesday, January 2, 2019.
Transportation
TransHelp
Service hours will be from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. on Tuesday, December 25, Wednesday, December 26 and Tuesday, January 1, 2019.
All trips for Tuesday, December 25, Wednesday, December 26, and Thursday, December 27 must be booked by 6 p.m. on Monday, December 24.
All trips for Tuesday, January 1 and Wednesday, January 2 must be booked by 6 p.m. on Monday, December 31.
The TransHelp Office will be closed between Tuesday, December 25 and Tuesday, January 1, with regular office hours resuming on Wednesday, January 2, 2019.
All subscription trips, except for dialysis trips, will be cancelled for Tuesday, December 25, Wednesday, December 26 and Tuesday, January 1, 2019.
Contact TransHelp at 905-791-1015 with any questions.
Public Buses
Visit Brampton Transit and Mississauga Transit for holiday schedules.
Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA)
PAMA will close early (2 p.m.) on Monday, December 24. PAMA will be closed on Tuesday, December 25 and Wednesday, December 26. PAMA will close early (2 p.m.) on Monday, December 31 and will be closed on Tuesday, January 1, 2019.
Visit the PAMA website or call 905-791-4055 for information.
Media Contacts
Elysia MazarisCommunications Coordinator
Region of Peel
905-791-7800, ext. 4267
About Peel Region
In 2024, Peel Region marks its 50th anniversary. Peel Region works with residents and partners to create a healthy, safe, and connected Community for Life for approximately 1.5 million people and over 200,000 businesses in Brampton, Mississauga and Caledon. Peel's services touch the lives of residents every day. For more information explore peelregion.ca and follow us on X @regionofpeel and Instagram @peelregion.ca.
On December 13, 2023, the Ontario government announced that Peel Region will not be dissolved, and that Bill 112 legislation will be updated to reflect service delivery in Peel. Services for residents and businesses will continue without interruption. For updates and more information, visit Peel's transition page.
