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Missed Waste Collection - August 26, 2026
Waste Management was not able to complete the scheduled pickup in parts of the Township on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, due to a medical situation.
The following missed areas have been noted, and will be recollected on Thursday, August 27, 2026, weather permitting.
Please place your waste at the roadside before 7 a.m. to ensure Waste Management will be successful in recollection. If you live outside the areas noted above and your waste was also not picked up, please contact Waste Management directly at canresidential@wm.com or by calling 1-800-561-1655.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
The new cart-based waste collection program features three different bins to sort waste into; garbage, recycling, and organics.
Sorting your waste correctly helps reduce the amount of waste that ends up in the landfill and supports recycling and composting, so our waste is disposed of in the most environmentally responsible way possible.
Garbage includes any other household waste that is not accept in Recycling or Organics bins for pickup. Some types of garbage, like hazardous materials, need to be disposed of separately.
You should not place any of the following items in your household garbage collection:
Recycling collection is now managed by Circular Materials Ontario, and there are more types of packaging than ever that can now go in your recycling bin. Visit Circular Materials website to learn how to be recycle ready, what goes in recycling, and recycling cart tips and tricks: Circular Materials - Georgian Bluffs.
Use the Recycle Coach below to see if an item is recyclable. Type in the name of a material and get a list of possible matches and how to properly dispose of each item.
Beginning in July of 2026, Organics will be picked up weekly for Georgian Bluffs Residents. The Organics Bin or "Green Bin" makes it easy for you to divert organic waste from landfills, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and turn food scraps, soiled paper, and other compostable materials into useful compost, all while protecting the environment and reducing overall waste.
Important: Please ensure that only compostable bags are used in organics bins - not garbage bags! Bags are not required in the organics bins. If you do choose to use bags for cleanliness, or to prevent food scraps from freezing to the sides of the container in the winter months, please make sure they are 100% compostable.
✔️ Food Scraps – Fruits, vegetables, eggshells, coffee grounds, tea bags, meat, bones, dairy
✔️ Soiled Paper – Napkins, paper towels, paper plates
✔️ Pet Waste – Includes small animal poop, cat litter, wood shavings or pellets (like from a hamster cage). Must be alone or in certified compostable pet waste bags; biodegradable bags are NOT accepted
✔️ Other Compostable Items – Wooden stir sticks, popsicle sticks, certified compostable bags
Note: In winter, please make sure the contents are not frozen or sticking to the bin. Green Bins with frozen contents may not be emptied completely.
🚫 Plastic bags
🚫Diapers
🚫Cigarette butts and ashes
🚫Glass
🚫Metal
🚫Greasy pizza boxes
🚫Tray liners from meat trays
🚫Non-compostable and biodegradable packaging
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
Georgian Bluffs has a clothing donation bin from Diabetes Canada located at the Township office at 177964 Grey Road 18, Owen Sound. If you have clothing you would like to donate, simply drop it in the bin.
What's accepted: Gently used clothing and footwear, Household & Textiles such as blankets, sheets, towels etc. Accessories such as backpacks, belts, gloves, hats, jewelry, mittens, purses, scarves, ties, toques
What's not accepted: Hazardous material, electronics and infant equipment. All donated textiles must be dry and free of any medical or hazardous liquids such as grease/oil, blood and vomit. Due to sanitary, health and safety concerns some items are not accepted.
Net proceeds raised directly support Diabetes Canada.
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:
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/
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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
Township of Georgian Bluffs
177964 Grey Road 18,
Owen Sound, ON N4K 5N5
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Phone: 519-376-2729
Fax: 519-372-1620
