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Natural gas smells bad for a good reason

While natural gas is one of the safest fuels, small leaks can sometimes occur.  Because natural gas is odourless and colourless in its pure state, we add a scent called mercaptan to give it rotten egg or sulphur smell so leaks can be detected.

If you think you smell natural gas ….

-          DON’T hit switches, use a phone, smoke or create any other source of ignition;

-          DO exit your home immediately;

-          DO call 911 from outside or a neighbour’s home.

Learn more at www.kitchenerutilities.ca/gasleaks

Leaf Collection in your Neighbourhood

Leaves that blow or are raked onto streets can cover stormwater drains, creating blockages. This can lead to localized flooding during rainstorms or during the spring snow melt.

Help keep our stormwater drains clear this fall by collecting and disposing of your leaves properly.

•                        If you can, mulch or compost your leaves at home!

•                        Drop off your leaves at one of Kitchener’s leaf drop locations.

•                        Compost leaves in paper bags through the Region’s yard waste program or at a regional waste management site. Learn more: RegionOfWaterloo.ca/YardWaste

•                        We offer scheduled curbside collection of loose leaves on assigned weeks in designated neighbourhoods. Use our online map at kitchener.ca/LeafCollection to see if your neighbourhood qualifies!

Learn more at www.Kitchener.ca/LeafCollection for leaf drop off locations and program dates.