Special and Seasonal Programs

Compost Giveaway – 2021 Events Postponed 

Each year around Earth Day, Towns and Townships in Muskoka pick up loads of compost from the District and schedule events to give it away to residents. As our community continues to monitor COVID-19 and variants of concern, Compost Giveaway Events have been postponed. 

Residents are encouraged to visit Muskoka’s Town or Township’s websites and watch for updates.

Our spring leaf and yard waste collection dates occurred in late April and May.

We compost in Muskoka. The District reminds residents that leaves are not collected at the curb as part of curbside garbage limits. Making sure leaf and yard waste material doesn't enter the garbage is an important part of the District of Muskoka's waste management strategy to extend the life of our Rosewarne Landfill.

Some easy ways to getting rid of leaves and yard waste

• Urban areas: Bag them in paper leaf bags and put them to the curb on scheduled collection days in the spring and fall for curbside collection.
• Leave your leaves! Mulch leaves and leave them on the lawn for healthy grass next summer.
• If you live in a rural area and don't receive leaf and yard waste curbside collection, deliver residential leaf and yard waste to a licensed waste facility at no charge. We’ll compost it!  

The District has been working closely with our consulting team and the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) for approved waste collection service for water-access and island residents. You told us you needed a “made-in-Muskoka”, convenient garbage disposal alternative from boat-to-bin. We heard you! We have scheduled lakeside collection events this summer.

Visit our Lakeside Waste Collection project page at EngageMuskoka.ca for more information. 

Bin Site Transition Project Page - EngageMuskoka.ca

On June 14, 2019, the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) formally directed the District to remove/decommission all unlicensed bin sites by April 30, 2023. 

More information on the Bin Site Transition Plan can be found on our engagement platform, EngageMuskoka.ca