Mulch is now available at the Leaf and Yard Waste site!
You are required to bring your own shovel to load your materials. Please wear proper footwear.
The Leaf & Yard Waste composting facility is for City of Owen Sound, Township of Georgian Bluffs and Municipality of Meaford Residential Use ONLY.
The compost site will be monitored, and users are expected to have their driver's license or other proof of residency, such as a tax bill or utility bill, on hand.
The City of Owen Sound does not collect leaf and yard waste at the curb (even if it has a bag tag). It must be brought to the composting facility that is located at 2450 28th Avenue East (the southwest corner of the intersection of 28th Avenue East and 26th Street East, north of 20th Street East).
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Monday to Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Beginning Saturday, November 25, 2023, hours will be 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m, daily. |
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Accepted Materials | ||||||
Items that can be accepted at the leaf & yard waste facility include:
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Materials Not Accepted | ||||||
We cannot accept the following materials:
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Mulch and Screened Compost for Pick Up | ||||||
Available for pick-up while quantities last, during operating hours. You are required to bring your own shovel to load your materials. Please wear proper footwear.
Mulch - usually available in mid-to-late Summer - please stay tuned to this web page for more information about when it is available for pick up.
Screened soil compost - usually available in late Spring - please stay tuned to this web page for more information about when it is available for pick up. It is recommended when picking up screened compost that before planting in your garden you mix it with soil as compost is extremely rich in nutrients and organic materials. |
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Backyard Composting | ||||||
Backyard composting is a natural and environmentally friendly way to dispose of organic waste, such as fruit and vegetable scraps, leaves, grass clippings, and coffee grounds. By composting at home, you can reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills, and create a nutrient-rich soil amendment that can be used in your garden or lawn. The City of Owen Sound does not have a curbside organics program. To divert some organic material from your household garbage, kitchen containers ($7.12) and backyard composters ($35.00) can be purchased at the following locations year round:
Your backyard composter will come with a detailed instruction book.
Kitchen Compost Containers: Backyard Composters:
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Commercial Business Registration |
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Please note that the leaf and yard waste site is exclusively for the residents of Owen Sound, Georgian Bluffs, and the Municipality of Meaford. Proof of residency may be required. Commercial businesses that regularly use the compost site to drop material from City & Township residents ONLY can register to be permitted. |
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