The City of Owen Sound will be host to a Household Hazardous Waste Event on Saturday, June 13. This event will be held at the Public Works Facility (1900 20th Street East) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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
You will also need a completed Household Hazardous Waste Form. The form can be printed at home and is available on the City’s website at OwenSound.ca/WasteForm.
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 or medical wastes (such as syringes)
- Radioactive wastes
- Explosives (ammunition, flares, gunpowder)
- Unidentified waste (unlabeled 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.
Residents are asked to tape the ends or place all rechargeable and Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cad) batteries in individual bags. If you are unsure of the battery type, please tape or bag it to be safe.
A full schedule of upcoming Household Hazardous Waste Days and other waste collection events is available at: OwenSound.ca/Waste.
