The first of eight Household Hazardous Waste Day events of 2026 will be held at the Public Works Facility (1900 20th Street East, Owen Sound) from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
When attending the events, and to help move through the line as quickly as possible, residents are asked to bring valid ID indicating their home address from the townships listed below. They are also asked to complete the Household Hazardous Waste Form ahead of time at OwenSound.ca/WasteForm.
This very popular program is open to residents from the following participating partner municipalities:
- City of Owen Sound
- Township of Chatsworth
- Township of Georgian Bluffs
- Municipality of Grey Highlands
- Municipality of Meaford
Hazardous waste from commercial, industrial or farm operations cannot be accepted. A full list of accepted materials is available at OwenSound.ca/Waste. Please note that the following is not accepted:
- Infectious wastes (such as syringes; for information about sharps and syringe disposal,
- Radioactive wastes
- Explosives (ammunition, flares, gunpowder)
- Unidentified waste (unlabelled items)
- Improperly contained waste (compromised containers, missing lids, leaking materials)
Residents are reminded that improperly contained waste, such as compromised containers, missing lids, and leaking materials, should never be transported. They pose a health and safety risk and will not be accepted. Before bringing the original container to the site, safely place it in a clean, labelled container.
A full schedule of upcoming Household Hazardous Waste Days and other waste collection events is available at: OwenSound.ca/Waste.
Additionally, the City of Owen Sound also offers a leaf and yard waste compost site to Owen Sound, Georgian Bluffs and Meaford residents. Other waste management efforts and information are available at OwenSound.ca/Waste.
