Monday to Sunday
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
GOST Bus Service Disruptions
Due to current weather conditions, the GOST bus service may experience delays or disruptions.
Riders are encouraged to call 519-465-0783 to confirm if the service is running.
We appreciate your patience and understanding
Canada Post Strike
Canada Post workers began strike action on November 15, 2024, leading to delays in service.
As a result, residents may experience significant delays in receiving their water bill in the mail. Please note that the payment due date remains the same, regardless of if the bill is received in the mail.
Sign up for e-billing here to ensure you receive water (and tax) bills through email, and review payment options here. The City of Owen Sound is requesting that residents DO NOT send payment through the mail during the postal strike.
For water bill inquiries, please call 519-376-1440 ext.1900 or email waterbilling@owensound.ca
Screened compost is now available at the site. We ask that you wear steel toe work boots. Motorized equipment is not permitted on the site to load the material.
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).
Monday to Sunday
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Items that can be accepted at the leaf & yard waste facility include:
We cannot accept the following materials:
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.
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:
There are many benefits to backyard composting, including:
You can add a wide variety of organic materials to your backyard compost pile.
These include:
It is important to maintain a balance between nitrogen-rich materials (sometimes called "green" materials) and carbon-rich materials (sometimes called "brown" materials) in your compost pile. A good rule of thumb is to use a ratio of about 3 parts brown materials to 1 part green materials.
You should also avoid adding materials that are high in fat, oil, or animal products, as these can attract pests and create unpleasant odors.
In addition to adding materials to your compost pile, you should also make sure to regularly turn and water the pile to ensure that it decomposes properly. By following these simple guidelines, you can create a rich and nutrient-dense compost that will help to nourish your garden and reduce waste.
While there are many organic materials that can be added to a backyard composter, there are also some things that should not be added. These include:
Commercial Business Registration
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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808 2nd Avenue East,
Owen Sound, ON
N4K 2H4
Phone: 519-376-1440
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