Waste Management in the Township of Lake of Bays

• inspect loads
• redirect loads
• ask for proof that materials are generated within the District of Muskoka
• disposal fees must be paid before leaving facility
• scavenging is strictly prohibited

All waste facilities are closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day, Good Friday and Easter Sunday.  

User Identification

The District of Muskoka is required by law to confirm that users of the site are residents of Muskoka and that the waste deposited at each site originated within one of our six area municipalities. Site staff do this by asking questions upon arrival at the scale house.  

Safety

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.

Fees for the use of solid waste disposal sites as set out in By-law 2020-44, as amended. 

No charge 

• 3 bags of household garbage per week 
• Clean recyclables 
• Large appliances excluding refrigerators
• Scrap metal
• Leaves and garden waste
• Tires
• Electronic waste

Fees in effect

• Furniture
• Mattresses/Boxsprings
• Refrigerators and freon units
• Clean wood
• Chippable wood/brush
• Unclean wood
• Waste/garbage
• Propane tanks
• 11+ bags of garbage
• Mixed load