Put waste in its place this season
Did you know 545,000 tonnes of wrapping paper and gift bags are thrown out in Canada each year? That is the weight of 1.1 million polar bears. Together we can bring positive change to Muskoka's environment by managing our waste better.
Wrapping Paper
Not all wrapping paper is recyclable. Foil and metallic types belong in the garbage. Consider saving and re-using gift bags, ribbons, bows and other decorations next year.
Trees
Real Christmas trees can be delivered to any transfer station free of charge in January and February. Please remember to remove all decorations, tinsel and lights prior to disposal.
Holiday Schedule
There will be no changes to curbside collection during the upcoming holidays. Please note, waste facilities will be closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
Blue Box Naughty and Nice List
Nice List ✔️
- Wrapping paper (paper material)
- Paper gift bags/boxes
- Paper greeting cards/envelopes
- Egg nog/milk cartons (remove lids)
- Cardboard boxes (flattened/tied - no tape)
- Clean aluminum foil/trays
- Rigid plastic grocery store packaging (no black plastic)
- Holiday cards (remove accessories and electronics)
Naughty List ❌
- Tape dispensers
- Wooden fruit crates
- Ceramics and other glass kitchenware
- Greasy pizza boxes with food waste
- Foil/metallic wrapping paper
- Electronics
- Batteries
- Ribbons and bows
- Packing styrofoam