Clean Muskoka Together

Join Clean Muskoka Together

Keep Muskoka Beautiful. Clean Muskoka Together.

Clean Muskoka Together is a year-round program that helps residents and community groups clean up litter in public spaces across Muskoka. We provide free cleanup kits and free disposal of collected litter.

You must sign up at least 2 weeks before your cleanup date to participate.

Step 1: Plan your cleanup

Before you sign up, decide:

Date and time for your cleanup
A rain date in case of bad weather
A public location with litter (parks, trails, sidewalks, sports fields)

Avoid these areas:

Busy roadsides
Private property
Lakes, rivers, and riverbanks
Railway tracks

Invite volunteers

Ask friends, family, neighbours, or community groups to join you.

Step 2: Sign up for a cleanup

You must sign up at least 2 weeks before your cleanup date.

After you sign up, you will receive a confirmation email with the next steps.

If you do not receive your email:

Check your spam or junk folder
Contact us if it does not arrive within a week

Step 3: Pick up your Cleanup Kit

After you sign up, pick-up details will be sent to you by email.
Cleanup Kits are only available to participants who have signed up for a cleanup.

Your kit includes:

Specially marked garbage bags (required for free drop-off)
Transparent recycling bags
Gloves

Step 4: Do your cleanup safely

Before you begin:

Make sure all volunteers review the safety guidelines in your Cleanup Kit

During your cleanup:

Put litter in the specially marked garbage bags
Put recycling in the transparent bags

Step 5: Drop off litter and recycling

After your cleanup:

Take all bags to a District Waste Facility
Do not leave bags at the curb or on a roadway. They will not be collected.

Important:

Only specially marked Clean Muskoka Together bags qualify for free drop-off
These bags are only provided to participants who have signed up

Step 6: Complete your Cleanup Report

Complete a Cleanup Report

After your cleanup, you must submit a Cleanup Report.

The report helps us:

Confirm your cleanup was completed
Track how much litter was collected
Identify large or hazardous items
Understand community cleanup efforts across Muskoka

Step 7: Share your cleanup

You can share photos or videos from your cleanup:

Tag @DistrictofMuskoka on Facebook or @district_muskoka on Instagram
Use #CleanMuskokaTogether

Additional help

Safety tips and dangerous items

Do not clean up in unsafe weather (lightning, high winds)
Stay off private property
Avoid roads, railway tracks, rivers, and riverbanks

Do not pick up:

Needles or syringes
Broken glass
Liquids or hazardous waste
Sharp objects
Dead animals

If you find dangerous or large items:

Leave them where they are
Record the location
Report them in your Cleanup Report

What goes in the garbage and recycling

Put clean recyclables (plastic bottles, aluminum cans) in blue bags
Put dirty or wet items (coffee cups, soiled paper) in garbage bags

Need help sorting?

Use the Waste Wizard or Muskoka Recycles app

Frequently asked questions

How early do I need to sign up?
At least 2 weeks before your cleanup.

Do I have to sign up?
Yes. Signing up is required to receive supplies and qualify for free drop-off.

Where do I pick up my Cleanup Kit?
Details are sent by email after registration.

Can I use this for volunteer hours?
Yes. Contact us for more information.

What if I need more supplies or want another cleanup date?
Register for a new cleanup or contact us.

Downloads and resources

Clean Muskoka Together – safety tips and reminders (PDF)
Clean Muskoka Together – information card (online)
Clean Muskoka Together – printable information card
Province of Ontario litter cleanup guide

Contact us

If you have questions about Clean Muskoka Together:

Email: waste@muskoka.on.ca

Phone: 705-645-2100