Household Hazardous Waste and Goods Exchange Days Coming Up This Month

• Unidentified waste (unlabeled items) 

• Improperly contained waste (compromised containers, missing lids, leaking materials) 

Residents are reminded that improperly contained waste, such as compromised containers, missing lids, and leaking materials, should never be transported. They pose a health and safety risk and will not be accepted. Before bringing the original container to the site, safely place it in a clean, labelled container. 

Hazardous waste from commercial, industrial or farm operations cannot be accepted. 

Goods Exchange  

The second of three Goods Exchange Days of 2025 takes place the following Saturday, July 19. 

Goods Exchange Day events help divert unwanted but reusable items and materials from landfill disposal. It is also a great way to get rid of unwanted stuff without the hassle of hosting a garage sale. 

City residents are invited to place unwanted but still usable items at the curb in front of their homes after 8 a.m. on Saturday, July 19. If you are looking for something, tour the city and pick up items you can reuse. 

Popular items include furniture, books, tools, toys, and small appliances. All unclaimed items must be brought back inside by 6 p.m. To identify items as part of Goods Exchange Day, residents are asked to tie a white plastic bag to one of the items. 

Drivers are reminded to use caution and watch for pedestrians. 

For more information, please contact Heidi Jennen, Supervisor of Environmental Services at 519-376-4440 ext. 3223 or email hjennen@owensound.ca 

 
Quick Facts: 

• The City of Owen Sound’s Household Hazardous Waste Days aim to keep hazardous waste out of Ontario’s landfills and waterways.  

• A full list of accepted materials and the Hazardous Waste form are available at OwenSound.ca/Waste 

• Looking for another way to get rid of your unwanted items? The following links provide information on locations where you can take materials for reuse, recycling, and proper disposal. 

• Canadian Diabetes Association Clothesline 

• Kidney Clothes Donation Program 

• Habitat for Humanity ReStore 

• Mission Thrift Store 

• Value Village 

• Salvation Army Thrift Store 

• Anything unacceptable for donation can go to the Miller Waste Transfer Station.