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Click here to view the 2022 / 2023 Garbage and Recycling Schedule.
Click here to view a colour accessible version of the 2022 / 2023 Garbage and Recycling Schedule.
The Township of Georgian Bluffs commissioned the development of a Long Term Waste Management Plan from Gasmsby and Mannerow Limited.
If you have any questions, please contact the Operations Department at (519) 376-2729.
Bag Tags | ||||||
All Garbage bags require Bag Tags.
Bag tags are available for $2.00 at the Township Office and the following locations: Owen Sound:
Shallow Lake:
Hepworth:
Wiarton:
Other:
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Biogrid | ||||||
The BIOGRID plant is currently maintained by one operator on an "as needed basis". The lagoons are managed by the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA). All employees working at the BIOGRID are certified by the MOE to be Sewage Treatment Level 1 Operators. In 2013, the BIOGRID Digester generated electricity for 11 months. Scheduled maintenance to the engine and generator was performed in October. We have not received our revenue data from Hydro One for December at this time. For the 10 months of production data we have available, Hydro One paid the Joint Board $68,987.25. Like any municipal service, including garbage collection, snow clearing, or road maintenance, there are very few opportunities for municipalities to generate revenue. Sewage treatment is no different. They all cost the tax payer money. By processing domestic solid waste and source-separated organics, including fats, oils, and greases, we are able to access a previously untapped revenue opportunity. The BIOGRID sewage treatment plant pays money back to Chatsworth and Georgian Bluffs to partially offset the fixed operating costs all sewage treatment facilities are burdened with. As a bonus, BIOGRID produces an environmentally safe fertilizer that can be used in farming as a safe alternative to chemical fertilizers. The Joint Board encourages all residents of Chatsworth and Georgian bluffs to instruct sewage haulers to bring your septic tank waste to the BIOGRID for processing. It's" the environmentally right thing to do".
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Composting | ||||||
Earth Machine composters are for sale at the Township Office for $50.00 including taxes. | ||||||
Curbside Collection | ||||||
Township of Georgian Bluffs garbage is collected every week by Waste Management on behalf of the Township. Residents of the former Keppel Township and Shallow Lake will receive pick up on Monday's. Collection for former Sarawak and Derby residents occurs every Wednesday. Residents who have concerns regarding collection, including missed collection can contact the Waste Management customer service line toll free at (888) 730-3344. Curbside collection begins at 7:00 AM. To ensure collection, all garbage must be out prior to this time. Not sure which former municipality you live in?Check out our new Curbside Pickup Tool!Simply enter your address and the tool will provide:
In 2009 Council enacted By-law 74-2009 wherein each bag of garbage would require a tag. These may be purchased at the office or at various bag tag locations throughout the Township. As per the by-law, garbage must be at the curb on the day of pick-up by 7:00 AM in a clearly visible area with the bag tag facing the road. Maximum bag size is 26" x 36" and not exceeding 22 kilograms per bag. Garbage boxes or bins must have a visible marker to indicate "full" or "empty". To ensure the bag tag does not come off in the cold weather, wrap the tag around the tied knot & fasten it to itself. A limit of 4 bags per collection has also been put in place. |
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Electronic and Hazardous Waste | ||||||
Now that the Township landfill site is closed, electronic waste can be taken to the Owen Sound ReStore free of charge as part of the Ontario Electronic Stewardship Program. Household hazardous waste days allow for the safe and proper disposal of hazardous substances. The City of Owen Sound hosts disposal days 8 times per year at the City of Owen Sound Public Works Facility, Household Hazardous Waste Depot located at 1900 20th Street East, Owen Sound. Through an agreement with the City this service is open to all Georgian Bluffs residents and allows residents to safely and environmentally responsibly dispose of hazardous waste. The 8 disposal days for 2022 are:
Hours of operation are 9:00 a.m. to 2:00p.m. Hazardous Waste is items such as:
Please visit the City of Owen Sound's hazardous materials list for a more complete listing. Prescription and Over the Counter Medication:
Please contact the office if you require information about the Medication Return Program or the Sharps Collection Program. |
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Miller Transfer Station | ||||||
Miller Waste Systems accepts all solid waste from the residents of Georgian Bluffs at their waste transfer station located at:
Miller Waste System
2085 20th Avenue East
Owen Sound, Ontario
519-372-1855
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Closed Sunday and Statutory Holidays
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Recycling | ||||||
Township of Georgian Bluffs Recycling is collected every two weeks by Waste Management on rotating basis. Residents of the former northern part of Keppel Township and Derby Township are collected one week on Monday and Wednesday respectively. The following week residents of the southern portion of the former Keppel Township and Shallow Lake on the Monday and the former Sarawak on Wednesday. Residents who have concerns regarding collection, including missed collection can contact the Waste Management customer service line toll free at (888) 730-3344. Curbside collection begins at 7:00 AM. To ensure collection, all recycling must be out prior to this time. Not sure which former municipality you live in?Check out our new Curbside Pickup Tool!Simply enter your address and the tool will provide:
Blue BoxesThe Township of Georgian Bluffs has Blue Boxes available at the Township Office for $10.00. The use of Blue Boxes is strongly recommended as the use of plastic bags contaminates the recycling process. Acceptable material for the blue box:
Unacceptable material for blue box:
For more information on how to effectively and efficiently maximize your recycling to minimize your garbage, visit Waste Management's Recycle Right Webpage. |
Tire Disposal |
The former Ontario Tire Stewardship Program was a province-wide program directed to divert scrap tires away from burning and landfills to the 3R's (reduce, recycle & reuse) was discontinued effective December 31, 2018.
Starting January 1, 2019 used tires moved to the new individual producer responsibility framework under the authority of the Resource Productivity & Recovery Authority (RPRA). Now to keep tires out of landfills, tire producers are responsible for ensuring used tires are collected and recycled or reused. The Tires Regulation under the Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act, 2016 (RRCEA) designates tires as the first material under Ontario’s individual producer responsibility framework (IPR). To assist our residents with the disposal of old and unwanted tires, the Township is currently aware of three private organizations which will accept used tires including the Miller Waste Transfer Station (519-372-1855), Grey Bruce Auto Wreckers (519-371-8380),and Stephens Auto Wreckers (519-534-0258). As these are privately run organizations it is advised that you contact them directly prior to bringing tires for disposal to confirm acceptance. The Township provides these names and contact phone numbers for information only. |