Waste and Diversion Sites

   Service      By-Law 

   Amount 
Household bagged waste, only if scale unavailable 2025-009 $3/Bag, $5 minimum 
Mattress and couches (sofa, loveseat and sectional) 2025-009 $25
Solid wood furniture (no upholstry)  2025-009 $15 per load 
Non-steel household furniture and bulky items 2025-009 $15 Per item
Sorted waste (residential/ commercial/ industrial)  2025-009 $300/tonne, $10 minimum
Unsorted waste - construction or demolition loads (permitted materials only) 2025-009 $500/tonne, $10 minimum
Special opening (minimum fee per load) 24hr notice required  2025-009 $100
Brush to be chipped  2025-009 <45kg N/C, over 45kg - $10 flat rate
Drywall  2025-009 <4' x 8' sheet N/C; >4' x 8' sheet - $150/tonne 
Contaminated Soil*  2025-009 $500/tonne
Concrete blocks, stones, bricks (<2' x 2' and no rebar)  2025-009 <45kg N/C, Over 45kg - $10 flat rate
Appliances with Freon or not certified  2025-009 $30
Appliances with Freon removed (tagged & certified) 2025-009 N/C
* Contaminated soil: must originate within the boundaries of Grey Highlands, analysis must be provided and approval obtained from the director of Environmental Services as set out under the COA issued by the MECP that lists the requirements for Waste Disposal Site operations.

Full details of the current Fees and Charges by-law 2025-009, as amended 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

                  Address: 775557 Hwy 10

            Hours of Operation: 9AM to 4PM

Days of Operation: Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday
 Items Accepted      Items NOT Accepted
  • Waste 
  • Recycling
  • Mattress
  • Clean White Block Styrofoam
  • Drywall
  • Electronic Waste 
  • Scrape Metal 
  • Household Batteries
  • Tires
  • Yard Waste & Brush
  • Trailer Loads 
  • Bulky Items 
  • Stumps & Large Rocks 
  • Fill & Clean Earth
  • Concrete (larger than 2' x 2' or contains rebar)
  • Prescriptions & Needles
  • Sealed Plastic & Metal Drums
  • Compressed Gas Cylinders 
  • Asbestos
  • Ammunition
  • Liquid Waste
  • Household Hazardous Waste (Haz Bin Only)
 * Note: Hours subject to change for statutory holidays, inclement weather etc. Debit and Cash accepted. 

The Markdale Waste and Diversion Site is open Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. The address is 775557 Highway 10

Address: 493926 Road 49

Hours of Operation: 9AM to 4 PM

Days of Operation: Saturday
Items Accepted  Items NOT Accepted
  • Bagged House Waste
  • Recycling
  • Mattresses
  • Clean White Block Styrofoam
  • Drywall 
  • Electronic Waste
  • Scrap Metal
  • Household Batteries
  • Tires
  • Yard Waste & Brish
  • Household Hazardous Waste (Haz Bin Dates Only)
  • Trailer Loads of Waste
  • Bulky Items
  • Stumps & Large Rocks 
  • Fill & Clean Earth
  • Concrete 
  • Prescriptions & Needles 
  • Sealed Plastic & Metal Drums
  • Compressed Gas Cylinders 
  • Asbestos 
  • Ammunition 
  • Liquid Waste
  • Construction Waste
* Note: Hours subject to change for statutory holidays, inclement weather etc. Cash only.

The Osprey Waste and Diversion Site is open Saturday's from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. The address is 493926 Road 49.

Address: 113524 Grey Road 14

Hours of Operation: 10AM to 4PM

Days of Operation: Sunday

Items Accepted 

Items NOT Accepted 
  • Bagged House Waste 
  • Recycling
  • Mattresses
  • Clean White Block Styrofoam
  • Drywall 
  • Electronic Waste
  • Scrap Metal 
  • Household Batteries
  • Tires 
  • Yard Waste & Brush
  • Household Hazardous Waste (HazBin Dates Only)
  • Trailer Loads of Waste
  • Bulky Items
  • Stumps & Clean Earth
  • Concrete
  • Prescriptions & Needle
  • Sealed Plastic & Metal Drums
  • Compressed Gas Cylinders 
  • Asbestos 
  • Ammunition
  • Liquid Waste 
  • Construction
*Note: Hours Subject to change for statutory holidays, inclement weather, etc. Cash only.

The Artemesia Waste and Diversion Site is open Sundays from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. The address is 113524 Grey Road 14.

 

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.

 

 

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.

Grey Highlands HazBin Program

HazBin 2026 Schedule:

Saturday, April 25 - Osprey WDS

Saturday, May 23 - Osprey WDS

Saturday, June 27 - Osprey WDS

 

Grey Highlands

2026 Household Hazardous Waste Days 
Identification Must be Presented as Proof of Residency in Grey Highlands

Artemesia WDS

113524 Grey Road 14

10AM to 4PM

Osprey WDS

493926 Road 49

9AM to 3:30PM
  • Sunday, March 15
  • Sunday, March 22
  • Sunday, March 29
  • Sunday, July 26
  • Sunday. August 23
  • Sunday, September 27
  • Saturday, April 25
  • Saturday, May 23
  • Saturday, June 27
  • Saturday, October 24
  • Saturday, November 14
  • Saturday, November 28

For more information email enviro@greyhighlands.ca

or 

Call 519-986-2811 Ext 246

 

2026 HazBin Collection Calendar

 

HazBin Resident Form

                         

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 2026.

City of Owen Sound Waste Page and Schedule

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

Contact Us

Municipality of Grey Highlands
PO Box 409
206 Toronto Street South
Markdale, ON
N0C 1H0

Phone: 519-986-2811
Toll free: 1-888-342-4059
Fax: 519-986-3643
Email: info@greyhighlands.ca

Hours of operation:

Monday to Friday
8:30 am - 4:30 pm