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The Town of Gander advises residents that Household Hazardous Waste Day has been rescheduled to Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Steele Community Centre parking lot.

Some residents may have received an earlier email or text message containing an incorrect date. We apologize for any confusion.

Please note that the Waste Transfer Station will still operate as scheduled on Saturday, September 19.

Visit Garbage Collection and Disposal | Town of Gander for more information.

Please note that the Household Hazardous Waste Day has been rescheduled to Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Steele Community Centre parking lot.

This free event allows residents to safely dispose of household products that are toxic, corrosive, flammable, explosive or stored in pressurized containers. These items are not accepted through regular curbside garbage collection.

For more information visit: Garbage Collection and Disposal | Town of Gander

Please be advised that the Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 23 has been cancelled.

The next regular Council meeting will take place on Wednesday, October 14 at 4:00pm.

WASTE DISPOSAL EVENTS – SEPTEMBER 2026

The Town of Gander would like to remind residents of two upcoming waste disposal events.

Waste Transfer Station – September 19

The Waste Transfer Station will be open on Saturday, September 19, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Household Hazardous Waste Day – October 3

The Town of Gander’s annual Household Hazardous Waste Day will also take place on Saturday, October 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Steele Community Centre parking lot.

Residents can dispose of household hazardous waste, including products that are toxic, corrosive, flammable, explosive or stored in pressurized containers. These materials are not accepted through regular curbside garbage collection.

This event is free of charge for residents.

Fore more information on both events please visit: https://www.gandercanada.com/garbage 

Please be advised that construction work will take place on Airport Boulevard from Monday, September 14 to Wednesday, September 16, 2026, as part of ongoing water and sewer infrastructure upgrades.

On Monday, September 14, one lane of Airport Boulevard, closest to Sullivan Avenue, will be closed to accommodate water and sewer upgrades. Motorists should expect delays and use caution in the area.

On Tuesday, September 15 and Wednesday, September 16, a section of Airport Boulevard will be closed to traffic to facilitate water and sewer upgrades.

During the closure, motorists will be detoured via Stadium Road → Bell Place → Elizabeth Drive → Airport Boulevard/Elizabeth Drive traffic lights. 

View detour here.

Large vehicles and commercial traffic will be required to use Fraser Road as an alternate route.

Motorists are asked to plan accordingly, allow additional travel time, follow all posted traffic control signage and use caution in the construction area.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation while this work is completed.

Targa Newfoundland will be taking place in Gander on Tuesday, September 15, with two runs scheduled along the Come From Away Memorial Stage route.

Roads along the route shown on the map will be closed from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

For everyone’s safety, do not drive or walk on the route while roads are closed. Please follow all posted signage, safety tape and directions from Targa officials.

Residents and motorists are encouraged to review the route in advance and plan accordingly.

For the full Targa Newfoundland schedule, visit www.targanfld.com  

View Targa Safety Guidelines

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WATER SHUT OFF & ROAD CLOSURE: September 10, 2026

Please be advised that there will be a water shut off tomorrow, September 10, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., affecting 85–97 Rickenbacker Road.

During this time, Rickenbacker Road will also be closed in the work area, with traffic detoured via Mollison Crescent.

Motorists are asked to use caution in the area and follow all posted signage.

We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your cooperation.

DISCRETIONARY NOTICE - 9 Wilcockson Crescent 

Notice is hereby given that Council has received an application from 96360 NL & Lab. Inc. (Deep Kleen) to operate a home office for a commercial cleaning business from 9 Wilcockson Crescent. 

It is noted that home occupation is permitted as a “discretionary use” for the zone in which this property is located.

Anyone wishing to make representation on this matter must do so in writing prior to 4:00pm on September 21, 2026. Further information on this matter may be obtained by contacting the Planning and Development Department at 651-5910.

Development Officer
Town of Gander
100 Elizabeth Drive
Gander, NL   A1V 1G7
Email: dquinton@gandercanada.com 

The Town of Gander advises residents that the systematic flushing of all main water lines will begin tomorrow September 9 continuing until late October. Flushing operations take place daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

During this period, residents may experience fluctuating water pressure, discoloured water, or debris in the water lines. If this occurs, run the water until it clears, then remove faucet aerators and carefully flush any debris from screens and washers, ensuring all parts are reassembled in the correct order and orientation.

Residents are advised to avoid washing laundry between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. while water main flushing is active in their area to prevent possible staining.

The purpose of this flushing program is to help maintain and improve water quality.