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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
Community members are invited to join The TOM on Saturday, July 20, from 1 to 2 p.m. for a free artist talk led by internationally recognized artist Michael Belmore in conjunction with his solo exhibition gawaatebiishin.
The City of Owen Sound has initiated a Stormwater Management Master Plan (SWMMP) to develop a long-term plan for the safe and effective management of stormwater runoff.
Owen Sound residents are reminded of two upcoming events to help facilitate environmentally friendly and responsible ways to get rid of waste, Household Hazardous Waste Day at the Public Works Facility and Goods Exchange Day.
Owen Sound Council has given the green light to continued collaboration between the City of Owen Sound and the Township of Georgian Bluffs, enabling the two municipalities to share Fire Prevention Services jointly. This partnership marks another proactive step toward sharing resources and more efficiently using taxpayers' hard-earned dollars.
Owen Sound Council unanimously approved a new 20-year operational agreement with the YMCA Owen Sound Grey Bruce, reaffirming the partnership that provides recreation services that positively affect Owen Sound citizens’ health and wellness. Together, we are transforming lives and building a strong community.
The 34th Annual Hottest Street Sale returns to the Owen Sound River District on Saturday, July 13, 2024.
The event will run between the hours of 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. and include over 200 places to shop, eat and enjoy music.
Please be advised that the River District Board of Management meeting scheduled for Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. has been cancelled.
Please be advised that the Operations Committee Meeting scheduled for Thursday, July 18, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. has been cancelled.
Beginning on Monday, July 8, through Thursday, July 11, 2024, road users will experience sidewalk closures on the west side of the street and southbound traffic lane reductions in the 1000 block of 2nd Avenue East.
The City is reminding people that public washrooms are available in the River District, as well as at many other parks and facilities across the city, for visitors and residents to access as they enjoy all that Owen Sound has to offer.
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