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# Recycling, Diversion, and Waste
## Recycling & Waste Collection Changes
Beginning the week of July 7, 2026, the Township of Chatsworth will transition to a new cart-based recycling and waste collection system for curbside collection. As part of this program, each household will receive two wheeled collection carts for Recycling and for Waste.
The new system is designed to improve collection efficiency, increase waste diversion, and support long-term environmental sustainability within the Township.
### **What Residents Need to Know**
* July 7 Former Holland Waste & Recycling pickup will begin with bin collection.
* July 14 Former Sullivan & Village of Chatsworth Waste & Recycling pickup will begin with bin collection.
* Bag Tags are no longer needed. Refunds will be issued for unused bag tags. Visit the Township Office during regular business hours.
* Green Bin is for waste.
* Blue Bin is for recycling.
* Costs for the waste collection will be funded through the municipal tax levy.
* No extra bins will be provided for the same household.
* To request a smaller recycling bin please contact Circular Materials
* Don't place extra garbage beside the bins as it won't get collected.
* Garbage and recycling carts must be placed on the following roadside:
+ Township Roads - Mailbox side
+ Provincial, County, and Townline Roads - End of driveway
### **Frequently Asked Questions**
* Place your carts so the wheels face your home, and the lid opens toward the road.
* Keep carts at least 3 feet away from fences, vehicles, or other obstacles.
* Place carts on a flat surface, clear of snow and ice.
* For rural one-way roads, place carts on the designated collection side of the road.
* Have your carts at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your scheduled collection day.
* Garbage and recycling carts must be placed on the following roadside:
+ Township Roads - Mailbox side
+ Provincial, County, and Townline Roads - End of driveway
Check out the graphics below for reference.
Place your carts at the curb or the end of your driveway on the same side of the road as currently positioned by the set-out time. Clear a flat area and keep carts off snowbanks, out of the road, and away from where snowplows may pass. Leave enough space around each cart so the collection truck can safely access them.
Check out the graphic below for reference.
Carts are not permitted to be placed on snowbanks and must be cleared of snow. Carts on snowbanks and/or covered in snow may result is a non-collection.
Check out the graphic below for reference.
If you have a long laneway, you may find it easier to store your carts near the end of your driveway off to the side and within your property, and transfer material into carts as needed throughout the week. This reduces the need to move a full cart down a long driveway on collection morning.
On collection day, roll your carts to the designated collection point, ensuring they're clear of snow, vehicles, and other obstacles.
If your collection is missed, contact Waste Management (WM) and reference your address.
> Phone: 1-800-561-1655
> Email: [email protected]
They receive in-time information related to collections to help assist residents faster.
## Curbside Collection
Garbage and Recycling are collected every other week by Waste Management (WM) on behalf of the Township.
Residents of the former Holland Township (East of Highway 6) will receive pick up on every other Tuesday. Collection for former Sullivan Township and Village of Chatsworth (West of Highway 6) will receive pick up on the alternate Tuesdays.
The Township does not guarantee time of pick up by our contractors and therefore, garbage and recycling carts must be at the curb on the day of pick-up by 7:00 a.m. in a clearly visible area. Garbage and recycling must be placed on the following roadside: Township Roads - Mailbox side. Provincial, County and Townline Roads - End of driveway.
The above interactive map allows residents to view their next waste and recycling collection date. If the above map is not working, please use the following link to obtain a PDF copy: Township of Chatsworth 2026 Waste & Recycling Calendar
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**If a pickup is missed, please contact:**
> Waste Management
> Email: [email protected]
> Phone: 1-800-561-1655
## Recycling
In the newly enhanced provincial recycling system, you will be able to recycle more materials than ever in your curbside recycling - no matter where you are in the province.
Residents requesting a smaller recycling cart will need to contact Circular Materials
The Township has no involvement or authority with any recycling materials and collection operations. Please contact Circular Materials directly.
The current list is subject to change. For the most up to date information, please visit Chatsworth | Circular Materials | Ontario
For further information to identify Ontario Recycling please visit https://www.circularmaterials.ca/resident-provinces/ontario/
Additional recyclable material that can be recycled by placing in the Blue Box.
* Beverage cups (hot and cold)
* Ice cream tubs
* Deodorant sticks and toothpaste tubes
* Frozen juice containers and spiral cans (e.g. cookie dough)
* Black plastic containers and packaging
* Foam packaging (e.g. meat trays, takeout containers, plates)
* Plastic plant pots
* Empty aerosol and spray cans for food/personal care products
* Corrugated cardboard
For the Full Approved Recycling List and Recycling pickup Calendar: https://www.circularmaterials.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Chatsworth-ON-2026-Recycle-guide-and-calendar-template.pdf
## Waste and Diversion Sites
The Township of Chatsworth is committed to ensuring that we extend the life of our waste disposal sites as long as possible. We are committed to a greener township and are working towards that goal in all of our operations. There are two landfill sites located within our municipality, which are available to all Township of Chatsworth residents. For fees and charges at the Sullivan Transfer Station please visit 2026 Fees and Charges Bylaw
### Sullivan Transfer Station
Address: 702320 Sideroad 5
**Summer (Apr 1 - Oct 31):**Mondays and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
**Winter (Nov 1-Mar 31):**Mondays from 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
**Cash Only**.
**Note:** Open every Monday including holidays with the exception of Christmas Day
### Markdale Site
Address: 775557 Highway 10
**Hours of Operation:**
Tuesday, Friday and Saturday
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Markdale Waste and Diversion
## Diversion Programs Available
Bale Wrap - See if your farm applies for Bale Wrap pick up
Clean Farms
Health Products Stewardship Association -Do you have needles or prescriptions left over? Check out where you can return them.
## Battery Recycling
Join us in powering a greener community! At the township office, we're committed to environmental sustainability, and you can be too. Dispose of your used batteries responsibly by utilizing our convenient battery drop-off box. Simply gather your batteries, place them in a clear sealable bag for safe handling, and place them in the collection box located at the Township Office. Together, we can make a positive impact on the environment, one battery at a time.
## Household Hazardous Waste Program
Household hazardous waste days allow for the safe and proper disposal of hazardous substances. The City of Owen Sound hosts disposal days 8 times per year at the City of Owen Sound Public Works Facility, Household Hazardous Waste Depot located at 1900 20th Street East, Owen Sound.
Through an agreement with the City this service is open to all Township of Chatsworth residents and allows residents to safely, and environmentally responsibly, dispose of hazardous waste.
Hours of operation are 9:00 a.m. to 2:00p.m.
All residents attending the Household Hazardous Waste facility must bring valid ID indicating their home address. Attendees must also complete the Hazardous Waste Form (PDF).
* Saturday, April 25, 2026
* Saturday, May 23, 2026
* Saturday, June 13, 2026
* Saturday, July 11, 2026
* Saturday, August 15, 2026
* Saturday, September 12, 2026
* Saturday, October 3, 2026
* Saturday, October 24, 2026
* Aerosol cans (full or partially full)
* Antifreeze
* Batteries
* Bleach
* Brake fluid
* Cosmetics and beauty products
* Detergents
* Disinfectants
* Fertilizers
* Gasoline (containers brought to the depot will not be returned)
* Fluorescent tubes and CFL bulbs (broken ones are not accepted)
* Glues and adhesives
* Household cleaners (includes oven, drain, floor, glass and toilet cleaners)
* Hydrogen peroxide
* Mercury containing items
* Mildew remover
* Mothballs
* Motor oil
* Oil filters
* Paints (liquid and solid)
* Paint thinner and varnish remover
* Pesticides, insecticides and herbicides
* Pool chemicals
* Propane tanks
* Solvents
* Pharmaceuticals
* Prescription medicines
* Waxes
* Windshield washer fluid
* Materials containing PCBs (e.g. fluorescent light ballasts)
* Infectious or medical wastes (old syringes)
* Radioactive wastes (e.g. smoke detectors)
* Explosives, ammunition or flares
* (If you have any of these items, please contact your local police branch for further disposal information)
* Broken or leaking containers
* Unidentified wastes
* Empty containers, recycling and garbage
* Material generated by farms, industrial, commercial and institutional sources
Please visit the City of Owen Sound's Household Hazardous Waste page for a more complete listing.
Acceptable Items
* Amplifiers
* Audio, Video Players, Recorders
* Cameras
* Cell phones
* Computers & Peripherals
* Copiers
* Fax Machines
* Monitors
* Pagers & PDAs
* Printers
* Radios
* Receivers
* Scanners
* Speakers
* Telephone & Answering Machines
* Televisions
* Tuners
* Turntables
* Video Projectors
Unacceptable Items: DO NOT Place in Bin
* Household Appliances & Equipment (Microwaves, washer/dryer, stove, vacuum etc.)
* Power Tools and Power Equipment (Drills, saws, motors, corded equipment etc.)
* Video Gaming Devices
* GPS Devices
* Headphones
Note: Remove all personal data from electronic devices. Scavenging of electronics is not permitted. USE AT OWN RISK
www.recycleyourelectronics.ca
\*OES and design is an official mark of Ontario Electronic Stewardship
What is Recycled in Ontario
* Display Devices
* Drones
* Home Audio/Video Systems
* Desktop Computers
* Home Theatre-In-A-Box (HTB) Systems
* Cameras & Security Cameras
* Vehicle Audio/Video Systems (aftermarket)
* Portable Computers
* Personal/Portable/Audio/Video Systems
* Musical Instruments & Recording Equipment
* Floor Standing Printers & Printer Cartridges
* Video Gaming Systems & Peripherals
* Computer Peripherals (Routers, Cables, Chargers, USB)
* IT & Telecom Equipment (Hard Drives, Servers, Microfilm Readers, Binding Machines, Postage Franking Machines & Check Filler Machines)
* Desktop Printing/Multi-function Devices, 3D Printers & Printer Cartridges
* Phones (Telephones, Cellular & Smart Phones, Devices, Pagers)
To book a pickup, call 1-833-FOR-EPRA or visit EPRAON.ca.