News Release: December 17, 2019
Holiday service hours at the Region of Peel
Brampton, ON. (December 17, 2019) – Region of Peel offices and non-emergency services will be closed for the holidays from Wednesday Dec. 25, 2019 to Wednesday Jan. 1, 2020, inclusive.
Waste collection
Residents are advised that during the week of Dec. 25, all recycling, garbage and organics collection will take place two days later than your regular collection day. Please note that waste will be collected on Saturday for residents with a regular Thursday collection day. During the week of Jan. 1, all recycling, garbage and organics collection will be one day later than your regular collection day. Check your collection calendar to find your day or sign up to receive free weekly waste collection reminders.
Community Recycling Centres (CRCs)
All CRCs will be closed Wednesday Dec. 25, Thursday Dec. 26 and Wednesday Jan. 1, 2020. All CRCs will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 24 and Tuesday, Dec. 31. The CRCs will operate on regular hours from Friday, Dec. 27 to Monday, Dec. 30 and return to regular hours on Thursday Jan. 2, 2020. Find your CRC location and hours open.
Public Health Services and Clinics
| Access Peel | Holiday Closures | Days Open | Regular Hours Resume |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Feeding Support Clinic (Brampton) | Dec. 24-26, 28-29, 31 and Jan. 1 | Dec. 23, 27, 30 | Jan. 2 |
| Baby Feeding Support Clinic (Meadowvale) | Dec. 24-26, 28-29 and Jan. 1 | Dec. 23, 27, 30-31 | Jan. 2 |
| Baby Feeding Support Clinic (Fairview) | Dec. 25-26, 28-29, 31 and Jan. 1 | Dec. 23-24, 27, 30 | Jan. 2 |
| Family Health Contact Centre | Dec. 25-26, 28-29 and Jan. 1 | Dec. 23-24, 27, 30-31 | Jan. 2 |
| Oral Health Services at Peel Public Health Clinics (Brampton clinic) | Dec. 25-29 and Jan. 1 | Dec. 23-24, 30-31 | Jan. 2 |
| Oral Health Services at Peel Public Health Clinics (Fairview clinic) | Dec. 25-26, 28-31 and Jan. 1 | Dec. 23-24, 27 | Jan. 2 |
| Healthy Sexuality Clinics (Meadowvale, Brampton and Malton) | Dec. 24-26, 31 and Jan. 1 | Dec. 27-28 | Jan. 2 |
| Healthy Sexuality Clinics (Fairview) | Dec. 25-26, 31 and Jan. 1 | Dec. 24, 27-28 | Jan. 2 |
| Peel Works Needle Exchange Program (PWNEP) – Mobile Van | Dec. 25-26 and Jan. 1 | Dec. 24, 27-29, 31 | Jan. 2 |
Regular hours will resume for all Public Health Services and Clinics on Thursday Jan. 2, 2020.
Human Services
Human Services Reception, Employment Resource Centres, Children’s Services Operations, Ontario Works, and Peel Living offices will be closed Wednesday Dec. 25 to Wednesday Jan. 1, 2020, and will reopen on Thursday Jan. 2, 2020. For Peel Living emergency maintenance requests, contact the 24-hour request line at 905-790-7335. Peel Access to Housing and Rent Supplement offices will be closed at noon on Tuesday, Dec. 24 and reopen on Thursday Jan. 2, 2020. To access information about emergency shelters, visit the Emergency shelter 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.
TransHelp
All specific trips for Wednesday Dec. 25, Thursday Dec. 26 and Friday, Dec. 27 must be booked by 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 24.
Flexible trips will not be accommodated after 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 24 or any time of day on Wednesday Dec. 25 and Thursday Dec. 26.
All specific trips for Wednesday Jan. 1, 2020 and Thursday Jan. 2, 2020 must be booked by 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31.
Flexible trips will not be accommodated after 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31 or any time of day on Wednesday Jan. 1, 2020.
On Wednesday Dec. 25 (Christmas Day), Thursday Dec. 26 (Boxing Day) and Wednesday Jan. 1, 2020 (New Year’s Day):
- TransHelp will operate from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m.
- All subscription trips will be cancelled, with the exception of dialysis trips.
The TransHelp office will be closed between Wednesday Dec. 25 and Wednesday Jan. 1, 2020 and will reopen on Thursday Jan. 2, 2020.
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 Tuesday, Dec. 24. PAMA will be closed on Wednesday Dec. 25 and Thursday Dec. 26. PAMA will close early (2 p.m.) on Tuesday, Dec. 31 and will be closed on Wednesday Jan.1, 2020.
Visit the PAMA website or call 905-791-4055 for information.
Media Contacts
Angelica SpataroCommunications Coordinator
Region of Peel
905-791-7800, ext. 6046
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.
