Welcome to our new website!
Welcome! We hope you find our new website helpful and easier to navigate. It's now as easy to use on your smartphone as your desktop. Take a tour and please tell us what you think.
Some types of waste can not be recycled or sent to landfill, such as electronic waste or hazardous materials. Find out how to safely dispose of special waste items to help protect the environment.
The Habitat for Humanity ReStore is the certified collection point for the Ontario Electronic Stewardship Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment.
At no cost, you can drop off electronics, including computers and peripherals (keyboards/mice), fax machines, televisions and cell phones.
For a list of accepted ewaste items please visit the Owen Sound ReStore ewaste items page.
Alternatively, you can call the ReStore at (519) 371-6776.
Grey Bruce ReStore location: 223017 Grey Road 17, Springmount
Hazardous Waste can be dropped off at:
City of Owen Sound Public Works Building, 1900 20th Street East, Owen Sound, ON N4K 5N6
Open 9:00 am to 2:00 pm on the following Saturdays:
2025 Dates:
Household Hazardous Waste includes items such as:
Details on the Hazardous Waste Program which is operated by the City of Owen Sound, can be found on the City of Owen Sound Waste Management Site. Residents of Georgian Bluffs may use the Hazardous Waste services, and will need to provide proof of address.
The Health Products Stewardship Association operates programs locally through participating pharmacies to collect these products.
Visit your local participating pharmacy to return these products. Find the one nearest you by visiting www.healthsteward.ca or by downloading the Recyclepedia App on your device.
Pharmaceuticals/medications/prescription drugs and medical sharps are household hazardous waste and should not be placed in the regular garbage collection.
Please contact us if you require information about the Medication Return Program or the Sharps Collection Program.
318062 Hwy 6 & 10. Owen Sound, ON, N4K 5N6
Benmet Steel is an industry leader in scrap metal recycling, paying cash for your scrap metal. For live pricing and information on materials they accept. visit https://www.benmetsteel.com/
Hours of Operation
Contact
Tires must be disposed of carefully. Some garages and auto wreckers may accept waste tires. There may be fees associated with disposal. Alternatively, these can be taken to the Waste Transfer station.
Georgian Bluffs residents may drop waste and garbage items, including bulky items not collected at the curbside, at the Waste Transfer Station. The Waste Transfer station is operated by Miller Waste Systems and there is a small fee associated with taking waste to the transfer station.
Please see the Miller Waste Facilities Webpage for details about the Waste Transfer Station.
Contact Us
Environmental Services
177964 Grey Road 18,
Owen Sound, ON N4K 5N5
This website uses cookies to enhance usability and provide you with a more personal experience. By using this website, you agree to our use of cookies as explained in our Privacy Policy.
