Garbage and Recycling

The Bluewater Recycling Association has provided Holiday Notice. Collection will be on your normal day except for Mondays. December 25, 2023 collection will be collected on December 23, 2023. January 1, 2024 collection will be collected on December 30, 2023. 

Curbside garbage and recycling collection is provided by Bluewater Recycling Association. Scheduling for all garbage and recycling pickups is included in the BRA collection calendar. You can also report missed collections or request a new bin.

Leaf Collection

Central Huron collects leaf and yard waste from the last week in April to the first week in May and from October 5 to November 13th, weather permitting. Leaves must be in brown paper bags which are available at the Municipal Office. For those who wish to take their own leaves and compost, the drop off site is at 40131 Hydro Line Road - just east of the Cemetery. The hours of operation are 8 am to 5 pm, 7 days a week. Brush must be tied in bundles no longer than 4 feet, and cannot weigh more than 50 pounds. Only leaves, brush, grass clippings, and kitchen compost are acceptable at this facility. This facility does not accept plastics, metal, lumber, cement, tires, or other garbage.

Mid Huron Recycling Centre

Central Huron also provides the Mid-Huron Recycling Centre for the disposal of hazardous waste and designated recyclable materials. These designated recyclable materials include white goods, shingles, clean wood products, steel, e-waste, and tires. Please note the following conditions:

  • Curbside Collection is not accepted.
  • Mixed Loads of waste materials must be sorted manually and unleaded into designated areas/bins.
  • Separate loads i.e. shingles or construction material, must be unloaded into designated bunkers.
     Mid-Huron Recycling Centre Fee Schedule
    Mid-Huron Recycling Centre Fee Schedule - effective July 1, 2021
    Type of FeeCost
    Tipping Fee $200.00 per metric tonne
    Minimum Charges $20.00 up to 100 kilograms
    $40.00 from 101 kilograms to 200 kilograms
    Shingles Only Loads $140.00 per metric tonne 
    Drywall and clean wood products only loads $140.00 per metric tonne
    Freon Removal $35.00 per unit + $20.00 minimum charge based on weight 
    Bulk Items (i.e. box spring, mattress, sofa) $20.00 each 
    E-waste, tires, hazardous waste Free

Additional information is available by contacting the Mid-Huron Recycling Centre - 519-482-7668.