Crews start early! Set material at the curb before 7 a.m.
- Weekly garbage collection resumes the week of May 1, 2022 - find your collection schedule!
- 7 a.m collection - on your regular collection day, please set materials at the curb for 7 a.m.
- Download our Muskoka Recycles mobile app in the App Store or Google Play and get customized waste management information for your community
Latest Updates
| Changes at Waste Facilities - April 4, 2022 |
The no-charge weekly garbage bag limit will be reduced from 3 bags per week to 2 bags per week, starting Monday, April 4.As part of the District of Muskoka’s Waste Strategy, a reduction in no-charge weekly garbage bag limits at Waste Facilities starts the week of April 4, 2022. The changes were approved by District Council in December 2021 as part of the Waste Strategy and Roadmap to 60% Diversion. Reducing garbage is critical to extend the life of Muskoka’s one remaining landfill and ensure a secure, long-term way to manage our garbage. |
| Weekly garbage collection resumes May 1, 2022 |
| Find your collection schedule here. |
| 2022 Leaf and yard waste collection |
Curbside leaf and yard waste collection is available to urban area residents who receive green bin service on scheduled dates in the spring and fall. Download our Muskoka Recycles mobile app to receive notifications and reminders. For more information on what to do with your leaves, please visit our Leaf and Yard Waste page. 2022 Collection days: urban households
Leaf and yard waste must be set out by 7 a.m. |
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 2022 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 of $201/tonne (2021 rate) 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 $26 fee (2021 rate) applies, items must be delivered to any Waste Facility. | ||||
| Shingles (Clean Shingle Program) | ||||
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The District has a "Clean Shingle" diversion program at the Rosewarne (Bracebridge) Landfill. The District operates a diversion program for these clean shingles 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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