Bag Tags

The City of Owen Sound uses a bag tag payment program to encourage recycling and put a value on our environment. A bag tag is required on each bag or container placed at the curb for pick-up.

You may set out up to 4 bags or containers of garbage every other week for collection. If you live in the downtown core, waste is collected every week and there is a 3 bag limit.

Reminder: There is a 40lb (18kg) weight limit on each bag or can of tagged garbage.

Retail bag tag locations are as follows:

*Bag tags can be purchased individually at City Hall, Public Works, the Transit Terminal and the Library for $3.00 individually or in groups of 5 for $15.00. 

Retail outlets selling bag tags will only sell in groups of 5. 

Garbage Bag Tag Guidelines

To make sure your garbage will be collected, please ensure the entire Owen Sound bag tag is visible.

Using a bag tag on a garbage bag:

• Secure the bag tag around the neck (or top) of the bag.
• Do not use tags as a twist tie. 
• Make sure the full tag can be seen. 

Using a bag tag on a garbage can:

• Do not place the bag tag on the garbage can itself.
• Place the tag on the top bag inside the garbage can.
• Make sure the tag will be clearly visible when the collector removes the lid. 
• You only need one tag on the top bag for the entire container to be collected as long as it weighs less than 18 kilograms/40 pounds.

Please Note:

• Do not use tags for recycling, hazardous waste or leaf and yard trimmings.
• You must bring garbage that can’t be bagged, placed in an approved garbage can, or properly bundled to the transfer station located at 2085 20th Avenue East.