Waste and Diversion Sites

Full details of the current Fees and Charges by-law 2025-009 can be found here, which includes costs for disposing of various types of waste and other services offered at our facilities.

If you have any questions or need help understanding the fees, feel free to contact our Environmental Services team at enviro@greyhighlands.ca

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.

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.

Grey Highlands HazBin Program

 

2025 HazBin Collection Calendar

HazBin Resident Form

For more information, visit the HazBin Project Page

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

Item Removal

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

Items must be clean and in good working order.

Unacceptable Items: