Garbage and Recycling
Curbside Waste & Recycling pickup in Huron East is provided by Bluewater Recycling Association and Waste Management.
2022-2023 Waste & Recycling Collection Schedule
Who are my Waste & Recycling Providers?
Brussels - Waste Management provides both waste and recycling pickup
Grey / McKillop Wards - Bluewater Recycling Association provides both waste & recycling pickup
- View the Automated Bin Collection Information Pamphlet for Grey / McKillop Wards
Seaforth / Egmondville / Harpurhey / Vanastra - Bluewater Recycling Association provides recycling pickup & Waste Management provides waste pickup
Tuckersmith Ward - Rural Areas including Brucefield - Waste Management provides both waste & recycling pickup
Where do I buy Bag Tags?
Brussels, Seaforth & Tuckersmith Wards (including Vanastra) require Garbage Bag Tags. Bag Tags cost $2.50/each. Every bag placed curbside requires a tag. Bag Tags can be purchased at the following locations:
- Brussels Tags - available at McDonald Home Hardware, Brussels Pharmacy, Municipal Office
- Seaforth / Egmondville / Harpurhey Tags - available at Beckers, Shell, UPI, GT Mini Mart, Pete's Paper Clip, Municipal Office
- Tuckersmith & Vanastra Tags - available at Buckey Joe's General Store, TCC (Kippen), Charlies Variety (Clinton), UPI (Seaforth), Municipal Office
How do I report a missed collection?
Please report a missed collection directly to your waste/recycling collection provider:
- Brussels (waste & recycling) - report to Waste Management by phoning 1-888-730-3344
- Grey / McKillop Wards (waste & recycling) - Report to Bluewater Recycling online or by phoning 1-800-265-9799
- Seaforth / Egmondville / Harpurhey / Vanastra - report a missed waste collection to Waste Management by phoning 1-888-730-3344 OR report a missed recycling collection to Bluewater Recycling online or by phoning 1-800-265-9799
- Tuckersmith Ward - Rural Areas including Brucefield (waste & recycling) - report a missed collection to Waste Management by phoning 1-888-730-3344
Yard & Leaf Waste
Yard waste can be composted on your property or you can drop it off, at no charge, at one of our Compost Sites. Material accepted includes: grass & leaf clippings, clean wood, branches, brush and compost.
- Brussels Compost Site - 108 Turnberry Street
- Grey / McKillop - 42966 Blyth Road (Walton Landfill)
- Seaforth / Tuckersmith Compost Site - 79522 Hannah Line (Harpurhey)
| Special Curbside Leaf Pick up - Brussels, Seaforth / Egmondville / Harpurhey and Vanastra |
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Brussels & Seaforth / Egmondville / Harpurhey: Beginning in late October and ending mid-November, leaves raked into windrows at the curb will be collected by the Leaf Sucker as weather permits, per the following schedule:
All leaves in paper yard waste bag placed at the curb during this period will be collected as well. Vanastra: Special notices of Spring and Fall yard clean up will be hand delivered to Vanastra residents a week prior to collection dates. Materials must be bundled, tied or in paper yard waste bags at the roadside by 8 a.m. on the designated days. |
Designated Disposal Sites
| Brussels Residents | Grey / McKillop Residents | Seaforth / Tuckersmith Residents |
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| Morris - Turnberry Landfill | Walton Landfill | Mid-Huron Recycling Centre |
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85047 Clyde Line, Morris Ward Wednesday (10 a.m. - 3 p.m.) Saturday (9 a.m. - 5 p.m.) 519-887-6137 |
42966 Blyth Road Alternating Saturdays (9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) 519-527-0160 |
37506A Huron Road Tuesday - Saturday (8 a.m. - 1 p.m.) 519-482-7668 |
Frequently Asked Questions
| How do I report a missed collection? |
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Report a missed collection online at Bluewater Recycling Association or by calling Waste Management at 1-888-730-3344 |
| How do I get a new Blue Box or a Wheelie Bin? |
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Blue Box - New residents are welcome to a new Blue Box, free of charge, from the Huron East Municipal Office. If your Blue Box has been damaged, please bring it with you to the Municipal Office to receive a free replacement. Additional Blue Boxes can be purchased from the Municipal Office for $10.00. Wheelie Bins - If you require a new Wheelie Bin for Waste or Recycling, please submit a request to Bluewater Recycling Association online or by calling 1-800-265-9799. |
| Where do I dispose of E-Waste? |
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E-Waste is accepted, free of charge, at the designated disposal site for your ward. |
| Where do I dispose of Hazardous Waste? |
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Huron County operates a Household Hazardous Waste depot at the Mid-Huron Transfer Site, 37506A Huron Road (Hwy 8). The facility is open Tuesday to Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.. For more information, call 519-482-7668. Hazardous Waste accepted includes: batteries (household, rechargeable & automotive), household cleaners (ie: bleach, oven cleaner), energy efficient bulbs, fluorescent tubes/bulbs, hair dye, nail polish, nail polish remover, solvents, paints & varnish, caulking, glue, fuels, antifreeze, brake fluid and used motor oil. |
| How can I dispose of Bale Wrap? |
| For more information of Bale Wrap disposal, click here. |
| What items can be recycled? |
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