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

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

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

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

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.
Blue Box Recycling

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