Green Bin Delivery Has Started

Owen Sound's Green Bin program collection begins in June of 2025, and green bins have started to arrive at eligible households.

Bins are being delivered by a third party contractor to the bottom of your driveway.

You do not need to be present to get your bin. If you are away for an extended time, have a friend or neighbour set it aside for you.

For Frequently Asked Questions about the Green Bin program - visit the green bin webpage here.

If you believe you have been missed for a bin delivery, or have other concerns, please submit a form here and select 'Green Bin Issue'.

Green Bins

Planning and Development

Aerial of houses and bay in winter

Planning

Guides, regulates, and makes recommendations regarding community growth and development in a manner that protects the environment, enhances the quality of life, and promotes a complete community.
Freedom trail post

Heritage

Heritage polices emphasize preservation and celebration of our unique history through architectural conservation and historical interpretation.
People sitting on bench in front of Owen Sound rail museum building

Community Improvement Plan

The CIP has five financial incentive programs that provide capital grant funding to eligible property owners and authorized tenants of land and buildings each year.

The Planning and Heritage Division is part of the Community Services Department. This division carries out two distinct yet related mandates:

Planning

Guides, regulates, and makes recommendations regarding community growth and development in a manner that protects the environment, enhances the quality of life, and promotes a complete community.

The Planning and Heritage Division establishes with Council and the community the policy that sets the direction for future growth and development applications in the City. In reviewing a variety of development applications, the Planning and Heritage Division ensures new development and redevelopment within the City reflects this vision and is consistent with the Provincial Policy.

Heritage

The City's heritage policies give high priority to implementing plans and initiatives to enhance and revitalize the City's downtown core and waterfront, and emphasizes preservation and celebration of our unique history through architectural conservation and historical interpretation. 

 

Check out the interactive GIS map below to easily see property zoning areas (under the Planning layer) or check out interpretive heritage plaques (under Civic Information) on a map.  Click through the plaques to view pictures and more information about each.

Explore Owen Sound with Our Interactive GIS Map

Check out our easy-to-use Interactive Map, powered by Geographic Information Systems (GIS). This tool helps you explore detailed information about your neighbourhood—all in one place.

With just a few clicks, you can:

  • Check waste collection zones and schedules to know when to put your bins out

  • View public transit routes to plan your trip

  • Discover local heritage plaques, complete with images and historical backgrounds

  • Look up property details, zoning, parks, and more!

Whether you're a resident, visitor, or business owner, our interactive map makes it simple to connect with the city around you.

View the Interactive GIS Map

Explore the map, click layers to turn them on or off, and check out different views of Owen Sound.

For questions, please reach out to Geomatics Specialist Kurtis Boyce at (519) 376-4440 ext. 1264 or kboyce@owensound.ca

Explore the map, click layers to turn them on or off, and check out different views of Owen Sound.

For questions, please reach out to Geomatics Specialist Kurtis Boyce at (519) 376-4440 ext. 1264 or kboyce@owensound.ca

Contact Us

808 2nd Avenue East,
Owen Sound, ON
N4K 2H4
Phone: 519-376-1440
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