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# Garbage and Recycling
Landfill and Tipping fees
Bag Tags
Hazardous Waste
## Garbage Collection
The Town provides garbage services for residents in Saugeen Shores using a Pay as You Throw program.
Garbage collection is contracted to Bruce Area Solid Waste Recycling.
For concerns about garbage collection, or for more information, visit their website or call 519-797-5557.
Garbage Collection Schedule and Routes
Check out the Saugeen Shores interactive Garbage Collection App to find your collection day.
Holidays: Collection occurs on all statutory holidays, except for Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Please continue to place your garbage curbside by 7 a.m. on all remaining holidays.
Household Garbage Requirements
All household garbage must be:
* At your curb by 7 a.m.
* Bagged and placed in acceptable garbage containers that are protected from rodents, animals, insects and birds
* No heavier than 11 kg (or 25 lbs) per bag/container
* Free of hazardous waste
* Free of manure, ashes, hay, straw, grass clippings and leaves
* Affixed with a bag tag
* Clearly visible to drivers and pedestrians, and not hidden behind a vehicle, snow bank or other obstruction
If you use a large garbage collection box at your property, you must follow garbage box requirements. Garbage boxes must clearly indicate whether there is garbage inside the box or not. This can include a mailbox flag or a yes/no sign which must be visible from the road.
## Recycling
Curbside recycling services are now provided by the Province through Circular Materials and Bruce Area Solid Waste Recycling.
For industrial, commercial, and institutional (ICI) locations who are ineligible to participate in Ontario's recycling collection, the Town offers a free drop-off recycling program. The Town also provides recycling options for fluorescent bulbs, propane tanks, batteries, mattresses, tires, cooling units, fire extinguishers and electronic waste at the landfill.
Learn more about Recycling in Saugeen Shores.
## Organic Waste
The Town operates a Leaf and Yard Waste site located at 162 Concession 14 Southampton, beside the landfill. The location is open 24/7 and is free of charge.
**Acceptable items:** Leaves, grass clippings and plant
**Unacceptable items:** Brush, food waste, garbage (ex. plastic plant containers)
Looking for food waste solutions? Check out the FoodCycler™ Program and Green Cones on the Environmental Initiatives page.
Contact Us
**Public Works**600 Tomlinson Drive, P.O. Box 820
Port Elgin, ON N0H 2C0
Phone 519-832-2008 Ext. 130
Email