Dumps Ontario

Where to Take Garbage in Owen Sound

Owen Sound has no public dump inside city limits. These are the nearest sites that take residents' loads.

Nearest sites

Map

Hours

SiteHours
Artemesia Waste and Diversion SiteSun 10-4
Markdale Waste and Diversion SiteTue, Fri, Sat 9-4
Osprey Waste and Diversion SiteSat 9-4
Sullivan Transfer StationApr-Oct: Mon, Sat 9-4:30; Nov-Mar: Mon 10-4:30; Sat 9-4:30

Statutory holiday hours often differ. Check the official site before a long weekend.

Fees

SiteListed feesResidents only?
Artemesia Waste and Diversion SiteBagged waste $3/bag ($5 min); mattresses/couches $25; bulky items $15/item; sorted waste $300/t ($10 min); Freon appliances $30Unknown
Markdale Waste and Diversion SiteBagged waste $3/bag ($5 min); mattresses/couches $25; bulky items $15/item; sorted waste $300/t ($10 min); unsorted C&D $500/t; Freon appliances $30Unknown
Osprey Waste and Diversion SiteBagged waste $3/bag ($5 min); mattresses/couches $25; sorted waste $300/t ($10 min); Freon appliances $30Unknown
Sullivan Transfer StationCall ahead to confirmUnknown

What goes where

ItemTake it toNot accepted at
Household garbageArtemesia Waste and Diversion Site, Markdale Waste and Diversion Site, Osprey Waste and Diversion SiteNone listed
Furniture and bulky itemsMarkdale Waste and Diversion SiteArtemesia Waste and Diversion Site, Osprey Waste and Diversion Site
MattressesArtemesia Waste and Diversion Site, Markdale Waste and Diversion Site, Osprey Waste and Diversion SiteNone listed
DrywallArtemesia Waste and Diversion Site, Markdale Waste and Diversion Site, Osprey Waste and Diversion SiteNone listed
Renovation and construction debrisNot confirmedArtemesia Waste and Diversion Site, Osprey Waste and Diversion Site
TiresArtemesia Waste and Diversion Site, Markdale Waste and Diversion Site, Osprey Waste and Diversion SiteNone listed
ElectronicsArtemesia Waste and Diversion Site, Markdale Waste and Diversion Site, Osprey Waste and Diversion SiteNone listed
Yard waste and brushArtemesia Waste and Diversion Site, Markdale Waste and Diversion Site, Osprey Waste and Diversion SiteNone listed
Paint, batteries and other hazardous wasteArtemesia Waste and Diversion Site, Markdale Waste and Diversion Site, Osprey Waste and Diversion SiteNone listed
Scrap metalArtemesia Waste and Diversion Site, Markdale Waste and Diversion Site, Osprey Waste and Diversion SiteNone listed

Based on each operator's published list. Items not shown haven't been confirmed for Owen Sound.

Before you go

  • Bring photo ID or proof of address.
  • Separate recycling, scrap metal and yard waste from garbage. They're often cheaper or free.
  • Cover and tie down your load. Unsecured loads can be ticketed in Ontario.
  • Fridges, freezers and air conditioners usually need a refrigerant-removed tag.

Questions people ask

Where is the closest dump to Owen Sound?

There is no public dump inside Owen Sound. The closest sites that take residents' loads are Artemesia Waste and Diversion Site (113524 Grey Road 14, Grey Highlands); Markdale Waste and Diversion Site (775557 Highway 10, Grey Highlands); Osprey Waste and Diversion Site (493926 Road 49, Grey Highlands); Sullivan Transfer Station (702320 Sideroad 5, Chatsworth).

What are the dump hours near Owen Sound?

Artemesia Waste and Diversion Site: Sun 10-4; Markdale Waste and Diversion Site: Tue, Fri, Sat 9-4; Osprey Waste and Diversion Site: Sat 9-4; Sullivan Transfer Station: Apr-Oct: Mon, Sat 9-4:30; Nov-Mar: Mon 10-4:30; Sat 9-4:30. Holiday hours often differ, so check before a long weekend.

How much does it cost to dump garbage near Owen Sound?

Artemesia Waste and Diversion Site: Bagged waste $3/bag ($5 min); mattresses/couches $25; bulky items $15/item; sorted waste $300/t ($10 min); Freon appliances $30; Markdale Waste and Diversion Site: Bagged waste $3/bag ($5 min); mattresses/couches $25; bulky items $15/item; sorted waste $300/t ($10 min); unsorted C&D $500/t; Freon appliances $30; Osprey Waste and Diversion Site: Bagged waste $3/bag ($5 min); mattresses/couches $25; sorted waste $300/t ($10 min); Freon appliances $30; Sullivan Transfer Station: fees not confirmed, ask Township of Chatsworth.

Where can I take shingles or drywall in Owen Sound?

Shingles: not confirmed, ask the site before you go. Drywall: Artemesia Waste and Diversion Site, Markdale Waste and Diversion Site and Osprey Waste and Diversion Site. Mattresses: Artemesia Waste and Diversion Site, Markdale Waste and Diversion Site and Osprey Waste and Diversion Site.

Can Owen Sound residents use regional dumps?

Artemesia Waste and Diversion Site doesn't say; bring proof of address in case; Markdale Waste and Diversion Site doesn't say; bring proof of address in case; Osprey Waste and Diversion Site doesn't say; bring proof of address in case; Sullivan Transfer Station doesn't say; bring proof of address in case.

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