2025 Waste Management Guide

Miller Waste picks up your garbage, recycling, and green bin organic waste. Meaford has been recognized as having one of the highest waste diversion rates in the province, thanks to your participation in our recycling and green bin programs. Here you can find information on pickup schedules, drop off locations, and what materials belong in the green bin, blue box, or garbage can.

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Curbside Collection 

Residents may use municipal bins or personal "Cottage Bins" for waste collection.

All bins must:

  • Display municipal indicator tags (available for free at the Municipal Office)
  • Be placed 3-10ft from road edge and visible to drivers
  • Hold all waste without stacking different types
  • Contain a maximum of 3 garbage bags, each with bag tags and under 44lbs

For bagged garbage:

  • A maximum of 3 bags allowed
  • Each bag must have a bag tag and not exceed 44lbs
  • Must be at curb by 7am on collection day for guaranteed pickup

Note: The Municipality is not responsible for bin damage.

 Garbage Bag Tags

Garbage collection occurs every other week. Each bag of garbage requires a garbage tag, and a maximum of three bags of garbage can be put at the curb per garbage day. Each garbage bag must not exceed 44lbs. 

The cost of each bag tag is $4.00, and can be purchased at participating locations:

  • Owen Sound Library
  • Rockford Service Centre
  • Food Basics Owen Sound
  • Annan Post Office
  • Meaford Ultramar
  • Godard's Your Independent Grocer
  • Circle K
  • Noble's Used Cars
  • Jet Variety
  • IDA Pharmacy Meaford
  • Meaford Convenience Plus
  • Meaford Convenience and Pet Stop
  • Meaford Canco
  • Rice's Home Hardware
  • Knight's of Meaford

Inclement Weather & Waste Collection

Winter weather in Meaford can bring heavy snowfall, whiteouts, and freezing rain, making roads hazardous. When this happens, waste collection may be delayed or canceled for safety reasons.

The Municipality contracts Miller Waste Systems for garbage, recycling, and compost collection. During severe weather, Miller Waste assesses road conditions and determines if collection should proceed. If service is disrupted, they notify Municipal staff, who then inform residents of the next collection date.

Miller Waste handles thousands of pick-ups weekly using specialized trucks. Bad weather can impact this complex system, and safety is the top priority. Please be patient and understanding during delays.

Get real-time updates through our Municipal website, social media, or the waste app (available for Apple and Android).

Waste Transfer Station 

Meaford residents have full access to the Miller Waste Transfer Station in Owen Sound, which accepts garbage, recycling, cardboard, scrap metal, tires, and more. Disposal fees may apply, and debit/credit payments are accepted. 

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