The Public Works Division, Operations Building, 495 - 11th Street N.W.
Telephone: 204-239-8352
Fax: 204-857-7275

STREET SWEEPING/SNOW CLEARING
When required, street sweeping and snow clearing will take place the next working day after garbage collection in your area if conditions warrant. 

PARKING BAN INFORMATION
In the Event of a major snow storm, the Mayor may authorize a City wide parking ban to allow the streets to be cleaned.  This ban would be in effect from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. and would last until all city streets have been cleared.  Parking would not be allowed on any city street during this time.  Several signs around the City display the status of the ban.  You may also call 857-PARK for information regarding the ban.

PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE REGIONAL LANDFILL
Residents may deliver waste to the Portage la Prairie Regional Landfill site located 12 km north of the City on PR 240 and 8 km east on PR 227.  Tipping Fees of $28.00 per metric tonne apply to all City Residents and all Commercial Users within the RM of Portage.  Tipping Fees for all users outside the Rural Municipality are $42.00 per metric tonne.

Hours of Operations:
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.,  Tuesday to Saturday

Closed Sunday & Monday & All Statutory Holidays

SOLID WASTE/RECYCLING COLLECTION
The City of Portage la Prairie operates a 5-day solid waste collection cycle.  Schedules may be obtained at City Hall, or by telephoning the Operations Department at 239-8346.  You may also view the garbage collection schedule on-line by clicking here.  Garbage collection is on the front street year round.  It is advised that you put your garbage out prior to 7:00 a.m. on your collection day. Recyclable material is collected on a 10-day cycle on the same day as garbage pick-up.

View the Recycling and Waste Reduction Guide to learn more about the City of Portage la Prairie's recycling program.

View the City of Portage la Prairie Solid Waste By-law No. 04-8244.

SEWER BLOCKAGE
If you experience sewer blockage problems at your home, please call a plumber of your choice.  The City will pay the plumber's costs if the blockage is in the main line, or if it is in the sewer service line and caused by tree roots from a City boulevard tree.  If the problem is caused by roots from a City tree, a sample of the roots must accompany any claims. View the Water Works By-law No. 
 

AVOIDING BASEMENT FLOODING

For information on how to avoid basement flooding due to sewer back-ups, groundwater infiltration, or overland seepage, please click here.