Drop-Off Locations and Landfill

The installation of temporary barriers is underway at all District Waste Facilities. Please avoid climbing over the barriers or using elevated trailers/truck beds to hover over them. Please adhere to the provided signage and instructions to ensure everyone's safety.

If you encounter challenges with lifting materials over the barriers, such as large loads, specific material types, or tip trailers, you can be redirected to the Rosewarne Landfill. This alternate solution aims to provide a smoother waste disposal experience.

Safety first: Our priority is the safety of our community members and staff. These changes are necessary to mitigate potential hazards and create a safer waste drop-off experience.

Ongoing assessment: This temporary barrier system will grant us the time needed to thoroughly assess and develop more permanent solutions for efficient and secure waste drop-off across the District. Your cooperation during this assessment phase is greatly appreciated.

We appreciate your cooperation and support as we work towards creating safer and more efficient waste drop-off areas. Your feedback and concerns are valuable to us. Please feel free to contact us at waste@muskoka.on.ca for any inquiries, feedback, or assistance.

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.

2023 quick reference guide

Garbage:
Reducing garbage is critical to extend the life of Muskoka’s one remaining landfill and ensure a secure, long-term way to manage garbage. Residents can deliver two standard-size bags of garbage to transfer stations weekly, at no charge. Each bag after that is $8 per bag. Garbage bags must not exceed 25 kg / 55 lbs. 

Green bin organics:
To help offset material going in the garbage, organics collection is offered at all District transfer stations at no charge to residents. Learn what can and can't go in organics bins on the Green Bin Organics page.

Recycling:
Recycling right also contributes to reducing divertible materials from entering the landfill and is accepted at no charge for residents at transfer stations. Learn more about how to recycle right on the Recycling page.

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

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