• Owen Jones Community Clean up in Support of the Quinte Trash Bash

    In 2022, Prince Edward County Declared April 22 to be Owen Jones Community Clean up Day. In support of the declaration, an inaugural community clean up was hosted on Earth day in 2022 to commemorate Owen Jones and his contributions to keeping the streets of the County trash free. Read the proclamation. Prince Edward County […]

  • Composter Giveaway

    115 Lake Street 115 County Road 10, Picton, Ontario

    Prince Edward County recognizes the benefits of composting organics. particularly the cost benefits composting at home can have on the overall waste management budget. In support of this, the County is giving away a limited number of composters to the public to support the most efficient means of managing organics waste; Back yard composting. A […]

  • Hazardous & Electronic Waste Mobile Event

    Recurring
    75 County Road 1 (Sandy Hook Road) 75 County Road 1, Picton, Ontario, Canada

    Quinte Waste Solutions has published the 2023 calendar for household hazardous waste disposal events. Events will take place in April, June, August and October. County residents can drop household hazardous and electronic waste free of charge. The event takes place at 75 County Road 1 (Sandy Hook Road). Household hazardous waste can be found in almost […]

  • Earth Week Talks: The Beauty of Compost/Staff Tree Update

    Macaulay Church 23 Church Street, Picton, Ontario, Canada

    Composting plays a key role in sustainable management of food and yard waste. Join Lise Bois (the Horticultural Society), and Robin Riley (Former Parks Superintendent and avid composter) for a discussion on the benefits of composts as well as a presentation on the various ways composting can be done in your backyard. The event will […]

  • COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic

    Prince Edward Community Centre 375 Picton Main Street, Picton, Ontario, Canada

    A COVID-19 vaccination clinic will be held at the Prince Edward Community Centre (375 Picton Main Street, Picton) on Tuesday, April 25 from 3 pm to 6:30 pm This clinic is by appointment only and is available to all people over the age of 6 months. You can book an appointment by going online to […]

  • Council Meeting

    Shire Hall 332 Main Street, Picton, Ontario, Canada

    All Council, Planning, Committee of the Whole and Advisory Committee Meetings are open to the public and attendance is welcomed and encouraged. Council, Planning and Committee of the Whole meetings are also streamed live on The County’s YouTube Channel. To view the full schedule of all Council-related meetings and to access the meeting agendas (including past […]

  • Mulch Giveaways

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    The Milford Landfill 1132 Old Milford Road, Picton, Ontario, Canada

    Join us at the Milford Landfill for the first of many Mulch giveaways. Bring your shovels and containers and help yourself to as much mulch as you can carry. Prince Edward County receives a large amount of brush each year from its residents which is converted to mulch and is now provided to residents at […]

  • Committee of the Whole Meeting

    Shire Hall 332 Main Street, Picton, Ontario, Canada

    All Council, Planning, Committee of the Whole and Advisory Committee Meetings are open to the public and attendance is welcomed and encouraged. Council, Planning and Committee of the Whole meetings are also streamed live on The County’s YouTube Channel. To view the full schedule of all Council-related meetings and to access the meeting agendas (including past […]

  • Volunteer Open House and Earth Week Talks 2: The Beauty of Compost/Wetlands, Wildlife and Global Warming

    Highline Hall 111 Belleville Street, Wellington, Ontario, Canada

    Prince Edward County thrives on efforts from its volunteer community. The County and its Staff recognize the extreme efforts and positive change community volunteers make in our home. Our Volunteer Open House is intended to showcase the exciting efforts our environmental based groups have undertaken and highlight upcoming projects each group are working on. Residents […]

  • Large Item Swap

    Prince Edward County is supporting beneficial re-use of large items through endorsing a large item swap. During the event, residents within settlement areas are encouraged to place their lightly used large items at the curb for other residents to take and continue to use. Large items could include furniture, electronics, tools, etc. Promoting the driving […]

  • Tree Seedling Giveaway 2023

    The Emerald Ash borer is in the process of decimating local population of Ash trees in the County and in much of Ontario. To offset this loss, Prince Edward county is hosting a tree giveaway for folks impacted by the EAB and those wishing to plant trees on their private property. Trees have been purchased […]

  • Virtual Public Meeting: Tulip Estates Subdivision (12697 Loyalist Parkway)

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    A virtual public information meeting will take place on Tuesday, May 2 at 7 pm for the planning applications 13-T-19-504 & Z58-19. The County has received applications for a draft plan of subdivision and zoning by-law amendment located at 12697 Loyalist Parkway in the wards of Picton and Bloomfield/Hallowell. The applications would result in the […]