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Waste and Diversion Sites

The Municipality of Grey Highlands is committed to ensuring that we extend the life of our Waste and Diversion Sites as long as possible. We are committed to a greener municipality and are working towards that goal in all of our operations, including using and discovering new diversion programs. By-Law 2019-063

Markdale Site

775557 Highway 10 - Monday, Tuesday, Friday & Saturday                                   9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Osprey Site

493926 Road 49 - Saturday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Artemesia Site

113524 Grey Road 14 - Sunday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

For Landfill Fees and Charges Check Schedule E of our      Fees and Charges Consolidated By-law 2012-63

Curbside Collection Map
Curbside Collection Map

Grey Highlands provides its residents curbside waste and recycling collection. Waste is collected every week and recycling is collected every other week, on the same day for each collection day. 

2021 Recycling and Waste Schedule

Check out our Curbside Pickup Tool!  

Enter your address and the tool will provide:

your pickup day of the week

your next garbage pickup date

your next recycling pickup date

Garbage Bag Tags

Waste bag tags are available for $2.50 each at the Grey Highlands Municipal Office, Markdale Foodland, Markdale Home Hardware, Flesherton Home Hardware, and Grey Highlands Libraries (Flesherton, Markdale & Kimberley). Garbage Bag Tags are also available online - Order here.

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Backyard Composting and Yard Waste

Using a backyard composter can reduce your waste by approximately 30% and can be done year-round. 

Yard Waste is can be dropped off at all Grey Highlands Waste and Diversion sites

Composters are available for purchase at the municipal office for $42. 

 

Contractors may dispose of waste on behalf of property owners. A Contractor Waste Disposal Site Authorization Form is required.

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Recycling

We can all do our part to reduce waste and keep items out of our landfills.  Large cardboard boxes may be bundled into a size of 61 cm x 61 cm x 31 cm (24” x 24” x 12”), tied and left at the curb for pick up at a maximum of 2 bundles per pick up.  Any additional bundles may be brought to the Waste Disposal Sites free of charge. 

Recycle bins can be purchased at the municipal office for $12.50.

Where does my recycling go?

Grey Highlands Diversion Programs Available:

At all Grey Highlands Waste and Diversion Sites


*NEW* Re-Use Center

Drop off your gently used items for other residents to pick up and enjoy.

CANCELLED until further notice due to Covid-19.

*NEW* Mattresses

Drop off your old mattresses for $15.00, they are now shipped out instead of going into the landfill.

Styrofoam

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

Reuseable Clothing

Drop off your unwated/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 2019-066.

Electronic Waste Recycling

Drop off your old/unwanted electronics in the waste 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 4 tires per visit for recycling at no charge.

Other Diversion Programs Available:


Take Back the Light 

Drop off of florescent and compact light bulbs at Ideal Supply at 94 Collingwood St, Flesherton

Take Back the Light

Household Hazardous  Waste 

This program is available through the City of Owen Sound FREE OF CHARGE for GH residents.

City of Owen Sound Waste

2020 Hazardous Waste Program

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.

Clean Farms

This program is for agricultural plastic containers and other inorganic waste from farms. Also helps farmers reduce waste. Drop off at Huron Bay Cooperative, Markdale

Clean Farms

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206 Toronto Street South Unit 1, Markdale |
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P.O. Box 409 Markdale, Ontario N0C 1H0

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