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Green Bin Program - COMING SOON!

Owen Sound's Green Bin Program will be starting collection the first week of June! Residents will be able to use green bins to dispose of organic waste, such as food scraps, soiled paper, pet waste, and other compostable materials, with curbside collection every week. Bins will be delivered straight to eligible homes. Click here for all the details!

 

Future Owen Sound - Vision 2050

The Future Owen Sound—Vision 2050 survey resulted in resulted in nearly 1,000 surveys completed and more than 5,000 qualitative responses recorded.  Click here for the Future Owen Sound - Vision 2050 Survey Report

Water Meter Replacement Project

Owen Sound is replacing aging residential water meters with upgraded technology to improve reading efficiency, enhance consumption awareness, detect leaks, and support future monthly billing.
City Manager's Updates

City Manager's Updates

Monthly highlights of successes and upcoming priorities in the City of Owen Sound.  Presented at the end of each month to Council and the public.  Click here to view the latest updates.

GOST

Inter-community Transit: GOST (Guelph Owen Sound Transportation) is a public transportation service connecting people from Owen Sound to Guelph and stops in between including Chatsworth, Williamsford, Durham, Mount Forest, Arthur, Fergus and Elora.

Guelph Owen Sound Transit (GOST)

Recreation Programs

We have a fantastic community. Stay healthy and keep active in Owen Sound!

Recreation and Programs

Owen Sound Tourism

Learn about the local events, attractions, accommodations, and more! 

Owen Sound Tourism

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