The last two Household Hazardous Waste Day Events of 2022 will be held at the Public Works Facility at 1900 20th Street East from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 1st  and Saturday, October 15th, 2022.

To help move through the line as quickly as possible, residents are asked to complete the Household Hazardous Waste Form prior to attending the event.

This very popular program is open to residents of:

• City of Owen Sound
• Township of Chatsworth
• Township of Georgian Bluffs
• Municipality of Grey Highlands
• Municipality of Meaford
• Municipality of West Grey

Hazardous waste from commercial, industrial or farm operations cannot be accepted.

Please note that the following items cannot be accepted:

• Infectious wastes (such as syringes)
• Radioactive wastes
• Explosives (ammunition, flares, gun powder)
• Unidentified waste (unlabeled items)
• Improperly contained waste (compromised containers, missing lids, leaking materials)

For a full list of what is accepted, and to download a copy of the Hazardous Waste Report form (that can be completed before arrival), residents are asked to visit the City Website at: OwenSound.ca/Waste.

For more information, please contact Rick Chappell at 519-376-4440 ext. 1226 or email [email protected].

The City of Owen Sound’s Household Hazardous Waste Days are aimed at keeping hazardous waste out of Ontario’s landfills and waterways. The materials dropped off are recycled or otherwise disposed of in a safe and environmentally friendly matter.

Source: media release