Rural roads in Osgoode Ward are designed to support residents, farms, and local businesses while blending into the natural landscape. Unlike urban streets, these roads usually don’t have curbs or underground storm sewers—they use open ditches and drainage systems instead. The City of Ottawa maintains all municipal rural roads, including the road surface, shoulders, winter maintenance, and any culverts within the road allowance. For more details, visit the City’s Roads, Sidewalks & Pathways page.

Report a Pothole here.

Roadside ditches are a vital part of stormwater management in rural areas. They collect rain and meltwater, help prevent flooding and road damage, and protect nearby properties and farmland. While the City maintains ditches located within the road allowance, property owners may be responsible for keeping ditches on their land free of obstructions. It’s important not to alter or fill a ditch without approval, as this can cause drainage problems and is not permitted. For more information, visit the City’s Ditches page.

Many rural residents in Osgoode Ward rely on private wells for their drinking water. Private well owners are responsible for keeping their wells in good condition, protecting them from contamination, and ensuring their water is safe to drink. In rural Ottawa, drinking water can come from three main systems: private wells, communal wells, and trickle water systems.

Wells

Proper well management is essential in rural areas, where many residents rely on private wells as their primary source of drinking water. Regular maintenance helps protect water quality, prevent contamination, and ensure a safe and reliable supply for households. Rural well owners also have access to several resources, including Water Testing Services, provincial guidelines, and City of Ottawa support programs, to help them keep their wells in good working condition and safeguard their drinking water.

Managing Wells Resources

If you would like to order a copy of the official well record for your water well, please visit the Ministry of the Environment’s Well Records  or call 1-888-396-WELL (9355).

Ottawa Public Health provides comprehensive resources for residents who rely on private wells, including guidance on well maintenance, drought conditions, and how to properly sample well water for bacterial and chemical testing. Residents can find information on where to pick up and drop off water test kits, how to understand test results, and what steps to take if contamination is detected.

For more information: Well Water Testing

Most rural Ottawa homes are not connected to the City’s water and sewer systems and instead rely on a private septic system. This system treats all household wastewater—from toilets, sinks, showers, and appliances—which flows into a septic tank. Using water wisely helps keep your septic system working properly and lasting longer.

For more information: Septic Systems

The RVCA manages water, land, and natural resources in the Rideau watershed which includes parts of Osgoode and Manotick. For rural residents, this includes septic system guidance and records, floodplain mapping and development permits, water quality monitoring, environmental planning support, and stewardship and conservation programs.

For more information: Rideau Valley Conservation Authority

RVCA Boundary Map

The SNCA serves the South Nation watershed, covering parts of eastern Ottawa including areas of Osgoode Ward. Its work focuses on protecting local watersheds through monitoring and conservation, managing floods and droughts, issuing low water advisories, supporting environmental planning and permits, and delivering stewardship, habitat restoration, and education programs.

For more information: South Nation Conservation Authority

SNCA Boundary Map

Your waste collection calendar is at your fingertips! With the digital collection calendar, you can:

• Check your collection day

• Sign up for waste collection reminders and service alerts by email, text or phone call

• Print your calendar

Need Help with Sorting?

The Waste Explorer Tool lets you search any item and tells you exactly how to dispose of it, including whether it belongs in the blue bin, black bin, green bin, or garbage.

Read more on Garbage Collection: Solid Waste Collection

Read more on Green Bin Collection: Green Bin

For questions about recycling, blue & black bin replacement, or to report a missed pickup, please contact Miller Waste Services directly:
Phone: 1‑888‑852‑2374
Email: area2@millerwaste.ca

Need Help with Sorting?

The Waste Explorer Tool lets you search any item and tells you exactly how to dispose of it, including whether it belongs in the blue bin, black bin, green bin, or garbage. You can also visit Circular Materials for more information on what items can be recycled.

Ottawa Public Health

The City of Ottawa’s by-laws help keep our communities safe, healthy, and well‑maintained. They cover everyday activities—such as property standards, animal care, noise, parking, and fire safety—to ensure residents can enjoy their neighbourhoods responsibly. Understanding and following local by-laws helps protect public spaces, supports good neighbour relations, and maintains the quality of life across the city. For a complete list or to find a specific by-law, visit the City of Ottawa By-Laws A-Z page.

File a complaint here.

Residents can apply for an open‑air fire (burn) permit online or in person. Permits are only available for eligible non‑agricultural properties within approved burn zones, so be sure to check your address using the City’s Address Look-Up Tool. All applicants must follow the Open Air Fire By-Law, including required clearances from buildings and other structures.

Check here to see if a Burn Ban is in place.

Schedules & Maps

Route 222 (Vars/Carlsbad Springs)

Route 304 (Metcalfe/Greely)

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