Drop-Off Locations and Landfill

To help prevent potential fall hazards and improve safety, temporary barriers were installed at all District Waste Facilities in August 2023.

While these barriers improved safety, we recognize they also created challenges for some residents—especially when lifting large loads or certain material types. 

We’ve now finalized a customized permanent safety barrier design that meets health and safety requirements while optimizing site operations and cleanliness. The awarded contractor has completed work at the Rosewarne Transfer Station, Beiers Transfer Station and Eveleigh Transfer Station. 

The next phase of work is will take place at the Stisted Transfer Station starting on Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Please note: Tip trailers will not be accommodated at Transfer Stations. Residents using tip trailers can continue to use the Rosewarne Landfill.

We appreciate your cooperation as we work to make waste drop-off safer and more efficient across Muskoka. For questions or feedback, email us at waste@muskoka.on.ca.

Waste sites are out in the elements. They can be muddy in the spring and fall, snowy and icy in the winter and dusty and hot in the summer. Please wear close-toed footwear (like boots or running shoes) when attending the site.

The terrain can be uneven. Please watch your step and ensure you have clear sightlines if carrying objects.

Waste facilities can attract wildlife, including bears. Bears may seem fun to watch, but they view garbage and litter as their food source. If you see a bear at our site, do not approach it or walk towards it. When bears are present, sites may be temporarily closed for public safety. 

Loitering is prohibited. Even though waste sites may seem like a fun place to bird watch, bear watch or catch up with neighbours, for your safety we ask that the sites only be used to dispose of waste. Stay in the marked areas, attend only to deposit waste and recycling and please exit the site as soon as you are done disposing of your waste.

Staff at District Waste Facilities follow numerous procedures to comply with legislation and to ensure the personal safety of residents and staff. Customers entering waste facilities use the facility at their own risk. For the safety of themselves and others, customers must:

• always obey the road signs and directions of site attendants
• declare the material you are bringing in for disposal
• ensure animals are not permitted to exit the vehicle
• ensure your load is secure
  
  • ensure all items on your vehicle/trailer are secure, to avoid items falling out and causing an accident
  • unsecured loads could earn you a fine under the Highway Traffic Act
  • tarping your load will also help to reduce litter

Use at your own risk

The District of Muskoka makes every effort to ensure waste facilities are safe for residents to use, however the District is not responsible for injury or damage to vehicles caused by use of the sites. Bins and other surface objects at sites are not sanitized.

All water-access property owners can use any licensed waste facility listed under the Drop-off Locations and Landfill Hours section of this page.
The bag limit per week is two standard-size bags, unlimited household recycling and unlimited household green bin organic material.

Clear Bag Requirement, effective February 9th, 2026, waste in black or opaque bags will only be accepted at our waste drop-off facilities under the mixed waste fee. This applies to both residential and commercial users.

Where to find clear bags: Clear contractor bags are available at most construction supply stores throughout Muskoka. 

Load Requirements

All bagged waste brought to our transfer stations must be in clear, colorless garbage bags.

Loads containing 20% or more divertible materials will be charged the mixed load rate. When waste arrives in black bags, our site attendants cannot confirm whether the load has been properly sorted, so it will automatically be charged as a mixed load. 

Paid Recycling

Recycling brought to a waste facility by a business is considered commercial and may be subject to a fee for loads weighing more than 20 kg.

Paid commercial recycling is only accepted at the following locations: Rosewarne Transfer Station, Beiers Transfer Station, Eveleigh Transfer Station, Baxter Transfer Station, and Franklin Transfer Station.

Tip Trailers

Our transfer stations are equipped with fall prevention barriers in front of the ramp bins for safety. Due to these barriers, tip/dump trailers cannot be operated at transfer stations and would need to be emptied by hand.

Tip trailers are welcome during operating hours at our Rosewarne Landfill, where they can be safely emptied on the landfill face.

10 Cubic Yard Limit

Muskoka's transfer stations have a paid waste limit of 10 cubic yards per week, per business. Loads exceeding this limit will be directed to Rosewarne Landfill.

Have questions? Feel free to contact us at waste@muskoka.on.ca - We're here to help!

Ash & Coal

Cold ash can be placed in your green bin for curbside collection.
Please note that ash and coal are not accepted at transfer stations year-round and can only be dropped off during designated ash collection days.
For dates and additional information, visit www.fotmw.org/ashmuskoka/ 

2026 quick reference guide

Waste Wizard

Use the Waste Wizard to learn what goes where. 

Properly disposing of invasive plant species is important to prevent further spreading of these plants in Muskoka.

Materials left curbside or brought to a transfer station will not be accepted.

Steps to dispose of all invasive plant species:

• Place all plant material in heavy duty, construction grade black garbage bags. Seal the bags tightly and cover any holes in the bag with tape. When bagging root material, minimize the amount of soil being disposed of.
• Don’t burn or compost the plants as this could lead to propagation and an increase of the plants on your property.
• Garbage bags with plant material must be left in direct sunlight for a minimum of three weeks (21 days) to help kill plant material. This process is known as solarization.
• Garbage bags with invasive plant species can only be taken to the Rosewarne Landfill in Bracebridge. To ensure equipment is available to receive these materials, a pre-arranged appointment must be made for disposal.
• To request an appointment, please fill in a request form here.  A member of the Solid Waste Team will contact you to arrange a date and time when materials can be received.

For information on how to identify some of Muskoka’s most common invasive plants please visit the links provided below:

Giant Hogweed
https://www.invadingspecies.com/invaders/plants/giant-hogweed-2/

Invasive Phragmites
https://www.invadingspecies.com/invaders/plants/invasive-phragmites-2/

Japanese Knotweed
https://www.invadingspecies.com/invaders/plants/japanese-knotweed-2/

Other invasive plants in Ontario
https://www.invadingspecies.com/invaders/terrestrial-plants/

To help with extra holiday waste, you may bring one (1) additional clear, colourless garbage bag to your drop-off facility during the week following these holidays:

New Years Day     Family Day       Easter 

Victoria Day         Canada Day      Civic Holiday (August)

Labour Day          Thanksgiving    Christmas

Please contact waste@muskoka.on.ca if you have any questions regarding Disposal Fees or require any additional information. 

If you need to dispute a District of Muskoka waste facility ticket, please complete a request form here. 

The District of Muskoka is pleased to announce the return of waste collection calendars, with copies available for Week 1, Week 2, and drop-off schedules.

Digital calendars can be found on our website, and printed copies are available at all our waste drop-off facilities and several locations throughout the District.

To view a digital calendar or find a pickup location near you, please visit the Find Your Collection Schedule page.

As of November 2025, this site is now closed.

980 South Bay Road (Muskoka Road 48), Port Severn  

Closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Day, Good Friday and Easter Sunday.

1052 Beiers Road (MR 19), Gravenhurst

Closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Day, Good Friday and Easter Sunday.

1174 Eveleigh Road, Port Carling
Closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Day, Good Friday and Easter Sunday.

1020 Oxtongue Rapids Park Road, Dwight
Closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Day, Good Friday and Easter Sunday.

2475 Honey Harbour Rd., Georgian Bay
Closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Day, Good Friday and Easter Sunday.

Please note, the Honey Harbour Depot is open from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the following Holiday Mondays:

• Civic Holiday
• Labour Day
• Thanksgiving Day

1990 Housey's Rapids Rd., Gravenhurst

Closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Day, Good Friday and Easter Sunday.

Please note, the Housey's Rapids Depot is open from 12 pm to 8 pm on the following Holiday Mondays:

• Civic Holiday
• Labour Day
• Thanksgiving Day

Coming soon!

Development is currently underway. Share your feedback on preferred hours of operation by completing our survey.
Take the survey here.

3901 Brunel Road, Baysville

21909 Hwy. 35, Dorset
NOTE: No Scales 

Please note, the Ridout Transfer Station is open from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the following Holiday Mondays:

• Civic Holiday
• Labour Day
• Thanksgiving Day

1091 Rosewarne Dr, Bracebridge
Closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Day, Good Friday and Easter Sunday.

1062 Rosewarne Drive, Bracebridge
Closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Day, Good Friday and Easter Sunday.

1931 Limberlost Road 

Please note, the Sinclair Transfer Station is open from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the following Holiday Mondays:

• Civic Holiday
• Labour Day
• Thanksgiving Day

101 South Gibson Rd., Georgian Bay
Closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Day, Good Friday and Easter Sunday.

South Gibson Depot is open on the following Holiday Mondays:

• Civic Holiday - open from Noon to 8 p.m. 
• Labour Day - open from Noon to 8 p.m. 
• Thanksgiving - open from Noon to 8 p.m. 

Coming soon!

Development is currently underway. Share your feedback on preferred hours of operation by completing our survey. 
Complete our survey here.

178 Stisted Landfill Road, Huntsville 
Closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Day, Good Friday and Easter Sunday.