Saturday will mark the last day this year that residents of Owen Sound and nearby townships and municipalities can ditch their household hazardous waste in one convenient spot.
The final household hazardous waste drop-off event of 2026 will be held at Owen Sound's Public Works Facility at 1900 20th Street East from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. It is open to all residents of Owen Sound, the townships of Chatsworth and Georgian Bluffs, and the municipalities of Grey Highlands and Meaford.
To keep the line moving quickly, it is recommended those with items to drop off bring valid identification with their home address, as well as a completed household hazardous waste form. The form can be downloaded from the city's website at OwenSound.ca/WasteForm.
Some common items that will be accepted at the drop-off event include paints and stains, aerosols and solvents, propane tanks, fuel, used oil and oil filters, batteries and antifreeze, household cleaners, fluorescent lights, fertilizers and pesticides, pool chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and fire extinguishers.
Commercial, industrial, agricultural waste, PCB materials, ammunition and flares, and infectious waste such as syringes will not be accepted.
