Waste Management

Waste Management responsibilities for Bruce County are shared between the local municipalities and the County. Local municipalities own and operate their waste management facilities and are responsible for garbage and recycling collection services. The County manages the Hazardous Waste Collection Program and assists in education and monitoring of waste diversion and disposal programs.

View the Hazardous Waste Calendar
Waste Management in Bruce County
Contact us

Environmental Coordinator

Location:  Walkerton Administration Centre
Tel:  519-881-2400
Department: 
Transportation and Environmental Services
kmeier@brucecounty.on.ca

Waste Management Services

Bruce County is at one with nature; our environment is both our escape and our attraction - so protecting it and managing our impact on this treasure is our shared responsibility.

Waste Management Programs

  • batteries

    Batteries

    Although household batteries comprise only 1% of total waste sent to our municipal landfills, they are responsible for between 50%-70% of all heavy metals found in landfills.

  • Electronic Waste

    Electronic Waste

    Most parts of electronic items such as steel, glass, copper, aluminium, plastics and precious metals can be recovered and made into new products.

  • composting

    Composting

    From Garbage to Garden Composting is an easy way to recycle and can be done right at home. Approximately 30 % of waste that ends up in our landfills are materials that could be composted.

  • Recycling

    Blue Box Recycling

    Blue box recycling is offered through curbside collection and recycling depots throughout Bruce County.

harzardous waste

Hazardous Waste Collection Schedule
  • June 8, 2019
  • South Bruce Peninsula
South Bruce Peninsula Works Garage
  • July 6, 2019
  • South Bruce
South Bruce Municipal Building

Going Green: The Most Effective Way to Live
 

Landfill Sites in Bruce County

Municipal Diversion Programs

Municipalities offer a variety of waste diversion programs to assist in reducing, reusing and recycling materials. Select your municipality for information on services offered.

Department

Transportation and Environmental Services
Make a personal contribution to a cleaner environment Adopt-a-Highway Program
Waste management, education and engagement Environment
Land Use Planning