Upcycling TOM 2025
SPRING 2025 - OSWW is working with the Tom Thomson Art Gallery and East Ridge Community School to turn bits of single-use plastic into lasting art! Local art enthusiasts donated canvases to be recycled into interpretations of one of four Tom Thomson's iconic works. The works will be on display at the TOM in April of 2025. We can't wait to see them!
Non-Recyclable Items Drop-Off Campaigns
2025 - OSWW will be gathering non-recyclable plastic and other non-recycable items to ship off for recycling at the monthly Repair Cafe events at the Owen Sound Public Library. Items include worn/orphan socks, plastic non-recyclable makeup containers and oral care products.K HE
We Love (To Recycle) Butts!
OCTOBER 2024 - OSWW volunteers were on hand to collect cigarette waste as part of the Owen Sound Hazardous Waste Day. Look for us on select dates in 2025 and your cigarette waste to the items you bring to Public Works and OSWW will ship them off to Terrecycle for recycling. Volunteers will be on hand to provide information and answer your questions. It's our way of keeping cigarette waste out of landfill (and ground water). Thanks for caring!
Location: Public Works Facility (1900 20th Street East)
We're happy to accept all dry butts (cigars, too), lighters, cartons, foil, vaps and plastic caps.
Owen Sound Merchants Reduce
We are seeking local businesses to proudly display their efforts in reducing single-use items! Look for this window sticker and ask them how they help reduce waste going into landfill.
If you have a business and would like to be featured, contact us today!
Summerfolk & Other PickUps
AUGUST 2024 - OSWW volunteers braved the less than musical weather and gathered trash and over 1,700 butts for recycling. No matter the weather, Summerfolks is always a good time with plenty of great music and fabulous people enjoying the mellow vibes!
Throughout the warmer months, OSWW is happy to support other groups like Bagida'waad Alliance and the Hike It! Love It! Keep It Clean! Bruce Trail program. Visit our Facebook Page for details of future pickup events and how you can get involved.
Owen Sound Agrees To Recycle Cigarette Waste!
NOV 2022 TO OCTOBER 2023 - Ten cigarette waste receptacles were installed by the City and Owen Sound Waste Watcher volunteers emptied them over a 12-month Pilot Project. We provided a detailed report to City Staff by location and sent all the butts to Terryacycle for recycling. In Fall 2023, the City of Owen Sound agreed to continue this program. We're chuffed!
Learn about cigarette waste recycling through Terracycle HERE