What to do with unwanted items that do not go in the Blue Box or in a garbage bag at the end of the drive?
For years we have been conscious of the need to Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. The following is some information to aid in that process.
Household items in good repair can be taken to Thrift Stores etc. No charge.
Electronic Waste can be taken to the Restore (Habitat for Humanity) 223017 Grey Rd 17 (Springmount area) Owen Sound, 519-371-6776 Restore
Monday -Saturday 9 am- 5 pm. Sunday 10am -4pm. No charge.
Staples will also accept Electronic Waste at 1077 10th Street West, Owen Sound 519-372-2228. No charge.
Used cabinets, doors, windows, lighting and plumbing fixtures etc in good condition are accepted at the Restore (Habitat for Humanity). Information above. No charge.
Tires are accepted at Stephen’s Auto Wreckers, 452288 County Road 24, Wiarton 519-534-0258. Open Monday -Friday 9am – 5 pm. Stop at the office for direction to disposal site. No charge.
Metal Recycling can be taken to Stephen’s Auto Wreckers, location as above. Anything with metal in it even if only partly metal is accepted*. Stop at office for direction to disposal site. No charge.
*They will not accept appliances, ie fridges, freezers, dehumidifiers or AC with freon unless item has been tagged that freon has been removed.
Hazardous Waste can be taken to the Owen Sound Public Works Department. 1900 20th Street East, Owen Sound. On specific dates only. Check website for dates and list of acceptable product. No charge.
Owen Sound Garbage and Recycling
Items too large for curb side pickup and not suitable for one of the above locations can be taken to Miller Waste Systems 2085 20th Avenue East, Owen Sound.
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, Saturday 8am-2pm. 519-372-1855
Closed Sunday and Holidays.
Cost is based on weight.
They will accept appliances with freon ie, fridge, freezer and AC for a fixed fee of $39.95
Miller Waste Management
Any items set out at the end of the drive for pick up by interested persons must be removed by 8 pm of the same day according to the Township of Georgian Bluffs. If items are not picked up in a timely manner the Township of Georgian Bluffs will deal with this through ‘Response Based Complaint’ form.
Call Township of Georgian Bluffs 519-376-2729 or Bylaw Compliance Complaint Form
Let us do our part to keep our beautiful area just that…BEAUTIFUL.