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Composting is one way you can help reduce the amount of household garbage that needs to be collected each week.
Food scraps and organic materials can be added to compost piles and will rapidly biodegrade into a rich soil that can be used in your garden. Leaves, grass clippings and other garden debris can also be treated in this way.
At this time, the Township does not collect organic material or yard waste as part of its curbside collection program. Residents are encouraged to set up and manage composting at home.
Earth Machine and Green Cone Composters are available for sale at the Township office.
Managing Yard Waste |
There are lots of ways to reduce and manage the amount of yard waste you generate, making looking after compost piles easier. Many of these tips are healthy for your garden and beneficial for the environment and the animals that live in our yards and gardens.
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Leaf and Yard Waste Drop-off |
The City of Owen Sound Leaf & Yard Waste Composting Site is open to Georgian Bluffs residents to drop off leaves, grass clippings, plants, and small branches. The compost site is monitored, and users are expected to have their driver's license or other proof of residency, such as a tax bill or utility bill, on hand. Location: 2450 28th Avenue East, Owen Sound Hours: Monday to Sunday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For more information on accepted materials, mulch and compost pickup, and commercial registration, visit the Owen Sound Leaf and Yard Composting webpage. |
Earth Machine Composters |
The Earth Machine is a durable backyard compost bin designed to compost food and yard waste, diverting it from landfills. When residents are encouraged to divert organics from the waste stream and are educated about the benefits of composting, up to 50% of organic waste can be diverted from the waste stream.
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Green Cone Composters |
Green Cone Composters are also avilable for purchase for $140 from the Township Office, tax included. The Green Cone allows residents to compost more food waste and further reduce the amount of household organics being disposed of in landfills. Described as a “food waste digester,” the Green Cone allows for the diversion of meat, fish, bones, dairy products, coffee grounds, tea bags, raw or cooked food, and small amounts of pet waste. For more information visit Compostec's website. |