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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'.
In the event of a Canada Post strike, mail delivery to and from the City of Owen Sound will be disrupted. Residents are still responsible for paying tax and water bills on time. Interest and penalty charges will not be waived due to postal delays.
To avoid missed or late payments, we strongly encourage you to:
Sign up for eBilling at OwenSound.ca/eBilling
Access your account anytime through Virtual City Hall at OwenSound.ca/VCH
The Council of The Corporation of the City of Owen Sound intends to pass a by-law to govern the proceedings of Council and Committees (the “Procedural By-law”) in accordance with section 238 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25.
The by-law will replace Procedural By-law No. 2021-123 and will incorporate multiple staff recommendations from staff report CR-24-077, as approved by the Corporate Services Committee and City Council.
Another Household Hazardous Waste Day event is taking place this Saturday, August 17! The event will be held at the Public Works Facility (1900 20th Street East) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Owen Sound is pleased to announce the City’s grant application was approved by the Ministry of Infrastructure and will receive provincial grant funding of $1,758,662 to support water main improvements at 32nd Street East and East Bayshore Road. This project will enhance the water system and facilitate the residential development of 712 units of new purpose-built rental housing in the City.
From Friday, August 16th, through Monday, August 19th, 2024, traffic lanes will be reduced on both sides of the road north of the bridge on the Eddie Sargent Parkway to accommodate The Georgian Bay Folk Society’s Summerfolk Music & Craft Festival.
Discover Owen Sound’s rich history and plan a day trip to explore heritage sites as part of Doors Open Ontario, an annual program of the Ontario Heritage Trust. Come out to tour 14 sites in Owen Sound on Saturday, August 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Motorists travelling on 10th Street between 2nd Avenue West and 2nd Avenue East may experience eastbound lane reductions during the afternoon on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. This lane closure is necessary to accommodate sidewalk, gutter and curb improvements related to the Downtown River Precinct (DRP) Phase 2 construction project.
The City of Owen Sound Leaf and Yard Waste Composting Facility, located at 2450 28th Avenue East, is scheduled to be closed from Tuesday, August 6 to the end of the day Friday, August 9, to allow for wood grinding to occur. Changes to these hours may occur due to contractor requirements and weather.
It’s nearly time for the August Civic Holiday, and the City is reminding everyone of facility closures and modified hours on Monday, August 5.
Due to a watermain break, 2nd Avenue West is currently closed between 8th Street West and the base of Moore's Hill. The City is asking motorists to avoid the area as they undertake the emergency watermain repair.
Residents in the area may notice reduced water pressure. The estimated time for repair completion has not yet been determined.
The City is excited to announce that Owen Sound Transit (OST) is now integrated with the Transit App, offering riders free access to real-time bus arrival information. Riders can conveniently check when their bus will arrive, whether they are using a computer or a mobile app.
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