Bag Tags

The City of Owen Sound uses a bag tag payment program to encourage recycling and put a value on our environment. A bag tag is required on each bag or container placed at the curb for pick-up.

You may set out up to 4 bags or containers of garbage every other week for collection. If you live in the downtown core, waste is collected every week and there is a 3 bag limit.

Reminder: There is a 40lb (18kg) weight limit on each bag or can of tagged garbage.

Retail bag tag locations are as follows:

*Bag tags can be purchased individually at City Hall, Public Works, the Transit Terminal and the Library for $2.50 individually or in groups of 5 for $12.50.

Retail outlets selling bag tags will only sell in groups of 5 for $12.50.

Garbage Bag Tag Guidelines

To make sure your garbage will be collected, please ensure the entire Owen Sound bag tag is visible.

Using a bag tag on a garbage bag:

• Secure the bag tag around the neck (or top) of the bag.
• Do not use tags as a twist tie. 
• Make sure the full tag can be seen. 

Using a bag tag on a garbage can:

• Do not place the bag tag on the garbage can itself.
• Place the tag on the top bag inside the garbage can.
• Make sure the tag will be clearly visible when the collector removes the lid. 
• You only need one tag on the top bag for the entire container to be collected as long as it weighs less than 18 kilograms/40 pounds.

Please Note:

• Do not use tags for recycling, hazardous waste or leaf and yard trimmings.
• You must bring garbage that can’t be bagged, placed in an approved garbage can, or properly bundled to the transfer station located at 2085 20th Avenue East.