| Markdale Waste and Diversion Site |
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Address: 775557 Hwy 10 Hours of Operation: 9 am- 4 pm Days of Operation: Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday *Note: Hours subject to change for Statutory holidays, inclement weather etc. Items Accepted: Waste, Recycling, Mattress Diversion, Styrofoam Diversion, Drywall Recycling, Electronic Waste Recycling, Scrap Metal, Battery Recycling, Tire Recycling, Yard Waste. *Trailer loads and large bulky items accepted. Cash and Debit accepted. |
| Osprey Waste and Diversion Site |
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Address: 493926 Road 49 Hours of Operation: 9 am- 4 pm Days of Operation: Saturday *Note: Hours subject to change for Statutory holidays, inclement weather etc. Items Accepted: Bagged house waste, Recycling, Mattress Diversion, Styrofoam Diversion, Drywall Recycling, Electronic Waste Recycling, Scrap Metal, Battery Recycling, Tire Recycling, Yard Waste. *Trailer loads of waste and bulky items NOT accepted. Cash only. |
| Artemesia Waste and Diversion Site |
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Address: 113524 Grey Road 14 Hours of Operation: 10 am- 4 pm Days of Operation: Sunday *Note: Hours subject to change for Statutory holidays, inclement weather etc. Items Accepted: Bagged house waste, Recycling, Mattress Diversion, Styrofoam Diversion, Drywall Recycling, Electronic Waste Recycling, Scrap Metal, Battery Recycling, Tire Recycling, Yard Waste. *Trailer loads of waste and bulky items NOT accepted. Cash only. |
| Diversion Programs |
| Mattresses
Drop off your old mattresses for $25.00, they are now shipped out and diverted instead of going into the landfill.
Styrofoam Drop off your clean, block Styrofoam (that snaps when folded) at no charge to one of our waste and diversion sites.
Reusable Clothing Drop off your unwanted/used clothing into our reusable clothing bin at no charge.
Drywall Recycling Drop off your cut off and scraps of drywall as per the Fees and Charges By-Law.
Drop off your old/unwanted electronics in the electronic collection bins at no charge.
Scrap Metal Drop off your cut off and scraps of metal at no charge.
Battery Recycling & 9 Volt Battery Safety Single use and rechargeable household batteries are accepted at no charge. Car batteries are not accepted.
Drop off up to 10 tires per day for diversion at no charge.
Contact https://www.switchenergycorp.com/ for more information regarding agricultural plastic pick-up
Medication and Needles: All prescription, over-the-counter and natural health drugs are accepted at any pharmacy. Approved sharp containers can be picked up at any pharmacy and dropped back off once filled/used, free of charge. Health Products Stewardship Assoc.
Diabetes Canada Donation Declutter your home and make a difference. Support diabetes research and help divert landfill by donating. Find out more. |
| Household Hazardous Waste |
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Grey Highlands HazBin Program
HazBin 2025 Schedule:
2025 HazBin Collection Calendar
For more information, visit the HazBin Project Page
City of Owen Sound Hazardous Waste This program is available through the City of Owen Sound free of charge for Grey Highlands residents for the remainder of the 2024 year. |
| Re-Use Centres |
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All three of our Waste and Diversion Sites have a Re-Use Centre that is open during operating hours. Residents pay to dispose of the items but can take anything from the Re-Use Centre free of charge. Please note the Reuse Centre will close 1 hour before closing to allow attendants sufficient time to properly sort and organize. Items to Drop Off •Let the scale attendant know you have items for the Reuse Centre
•Pay the tipping fee as per the Fees and Charges By-law
•The attendant has the discretion to not accept item(s)
•Resident is responsible for unloading accepted item(s) at drop off-location
Item Removal •Select item(s) and load item(s) at own risk
•Fill out the waiver form that is located in the drop box in the Reuse Centre. Place the yellow copy in the drop box in the Reuse Centre
•The white copy is yours to keep
•There is no charge to take items home
The Municipality of Grey Highlands does not assume any responsibility for items selected or obtained from the Reuse Centre. The Municipality does not warrant or guarantee the items in any way and are taken “as is.”
Acceptable Materials •Small furniture (tables, chairs)
•Sporting equipment (baseballs, bats, hockey sticks, etc)
•Toys (no stuffed animals/fabric or battery powered)
•Books, vinyl records, DVDs, CDs, VHS, cassette tapes
•Houseware, dishes, pots, pans, utensils
•Dressers, desks, bookshelves
•Novelty items or “antiques-type” items
•Memorabilia, collectibles
•Bicycles
•Hand and garden tools (non-electric)
•Home décor and seasonal items
Items must be clean and in good working order.
Unacceptable Items: •Hazardous Waste
•Couches, large chairs
•Mattresses and box springs
•Electrical appliances
•Items containing Freon (fridges, dehumidifiers, etc)
•Clothing, footwear
•Linens, rugs, blankets, sleeping bags, pillows
•Auto parts, tires, batteries, automotive accessories
•Potentially unsanitary items (toilets, etc)
•Bulky items
•Infant equipment (car-seat, highchairs, etc)
•Food and beverages
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