Changes to Recycling Collection Now in Effect

Beginning January 1, 2026, the Province of Ontario has taken over responsibility for residential recycling collection.

The Township will no longer provide recycling services. Instead, recycling collection will be managed by Circular Materials Ontario (CMO) on behalf of producers.

✅ Garbage collection will continue as usual.
📅The recycling collection schedule will continue as usual.
♻️ For materials accepted and service questions, please visit:
👉 www.circularmaterials.ca

For more information on the upcoming change, visit the Circular Materials Website:

 [Circular Materials Ontario Site]

Other Waste Disposal

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

Mission Thrift Store in Owen Sound will also accept used electronic waste and small appliances. They will not accept large appliances such as stoves, refrigerators, etc.

Phone Number: 519-416-7780

Location: 1698 18th Avenue East, Owen Sound

Hazardous Waste can be dropped off at: 

City of Owen Sound Public Works Building, 1900 20th Street East, Owen Sound, ON N4K 5N6

Please complete and print this form before drop-off: Hazardous Waste Report Form

Open 9:00 am to 2:00 pm on the following Saturdays:

2026 Dates:

  • Saturday, April 25
  • Saturday, May 23
  • Saturday, June 13
  • Saturday, July 11
  • Saturday, August 15
  • Saturday, September 12
  • Saturday, October 3
  • Saturday, October 24

Household Hazardous Waste includes items such as:

  • paints
  • aerosols
  • pesticides
  • oxidizers
  • acids
  • caustics
  • miscellaneous organics (caulking, glues, drywall compounds, varnish, etcetera)
  • batteries
  • fluorescent bulb/tubes
  • used cooking oil

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.

Benmet Steel & Metal

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

  • Monday to Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 
  • Saturday: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 

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. 

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

Waste Services
177964 Grey Road 18,
Owen Sound, ON N4K 5N5

Email Waste Services
Phone: 519-376-2729 ext. 804