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Download the Muskoka Recycles mobile app in the App Store or Google Play and get customized waste management information for your community, including collection day, leaf and yard waste, and household hazardous waste event reminders.
Latest Updates
| Holiday collection schedule |
| Waste collection will move forward by one day during the weeks of December 25, 2023 and January 1, 2024. There will be no curbside collection on Monday, Dec. 25 or Monday, Jan. 1. Please check your schedule to confirm your collection day during these weeks. |
| Christmas tree collection |
| NEW! This year residents in Muskoka's urban areas can set their real Christmas tree at the curb for collection the weeks of Jan. 8 and Jan. 15. Please remove all lights and decorations. Place the tree out by 7 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 8 or Monday, Jan. 15. Collection will occur at some point during the week, not necessarily on your regular collection day. Please check your calendar if you're unsure whether you are in an urban area. |
| No charge clear bag of diapers or incontinence products |
| As we work together to reach our diversion targets, residents can deliver one clear bag of diapers or incontinence products per week at no charge to any transfer station. |
| Bag tag bundles |
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Residents can purchase bag tags at a discounted price when purchased in bulk – five tags for $35 - from any transfer station. |
| Long weekend curbside collection |
| Curbside residents can set out one extra garbage bag for curbside collection on your regular collection day the week of Family Day, Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, the Civic holiday, Labour Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas day. |
| Waste app |
| Download the Muskoka Recycles app in the App Store or Google Play and receive waste collection reminders, weather-related impact alerts, search what goes where in the Waste Wizard and locate a transfer station near you. |
Where does it go?
Need to get rid of something, and not sure what to do with it? Try our online Waste Wizard! Our most recently searched items are available below.
- Download our 2023 Summary of Fees in PDF
| Furniture (couches, chairs, shelving, tables, etc.) | ||
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Good, used furniture can be donated, sold, or repurposed. For end of life furniture, a disposal fee applies, items must be delivered to any Waste Facility. |
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| Scrap metal (metal appliances, BBQ's, bicycles, etc.) | ||
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Scrap metal is accepted at no charge at any waste facility. |
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| Fridges and freezers (freon units) | ||
| Freon removal is required; a fee applies if it's not removed. Items must be delivered to any waste facility. | ||
| Clean shingle program | ||
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The District has a clean shingle diversion program at the Rosewarne (Bracebridge) Landfill and offers a reduced rate for clean shingles.
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| Masks and gloves (used) | ||
| These items belong in the garbage. Please make sure your bag is securely tied shut. |
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Lakeside Waste Collection
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