Waste and Diversion Sites

Markdale Waste and Diversion Site:

Address: 775557 Hwy 10

Hours of Operation: 9 am- 4 pm

Days of Operation: Monday, 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 only.

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.

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.

Drop off your old mattresses for $25.00, they are now shipped out and diverted instead of going into the landfill.

Styrofoam

Clean, block styrofoam (that snaps when folded) must be in clear plastic bags.

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.

Electronic Waste Recycling

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.

Tire Recycling

Drop off up to 10 tires per day for diversion at no charge.

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.

This program is available through the City of Owen Sound FREE of CHARGE for Grey Highlands residents.

Hazardous Waste Flyer

City of Owen Sound Waste