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| Bi-Weekly Winter Garbage Collection - November 1, 2020 |
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Garbage collection transitions to bi-weekly beginning the week of November 1, 2020. During the winter schedule, recycling and green bin organics (in urban areas) continue to be collected weekly. The last week for for travel on summer routes: the week of October 25, 2020.
Bi-Weekly Schedules
Online Collection Calendar |
| Leaf and Yard Waste Collection |
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Leaf and yard waste is collected from urban area residential households in the green bin service area. Leaves in plastic/compostable bags cannot be collected. To ensure collection, please only use the following:
Brush/twigs can be tied together with string the bundle must not exceed 2ft by 3ft. Scheduled leaf and yard waste collection is offered twice in the spring, and twice in the fall (4 times annually) to households in the green bin service area. |
| Summer/Fall: Additional Curbside Collection Contractors - You May Notice Changes! |
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The District has engaged additional curbside collection contractors to address the recent delays and to help better serve residents at this time. Residents may notice changes to the typical pick up timing and different trucks servicing their routes. Collection days remain the same, but please remember to have all materials to the curb by 8 am on your collection day regardless of when your items are usually picked-up. |
| Missed Collection? We're here to help. |
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We are working to resolve issues at the curb to restore consistency to collection schedules. |
| Waste Drop-Off Facilities |
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If you are self-isolating, stay home per direction from Public Health officials.
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| Bin Site Updates & Lakeside Waste Collection Pilot |
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Full information about Bin Sites and Bin Site Transition Plans are available at: https://www.engagemuskoka.ca/bin-site-transition-plan The District is moving forward with a pilot project in the Township of Muskoka Lakes to service water-access and island residents who have been impacted by the Bin Site Transition Plan. Click here to visit the Lakeside Waste Collection Pilot project page for more information. What you need to know:
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| 2020 Schedule: Household Hazardous Waste - Facility Hours & Mobile HHW Collection Events |
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If you are a resident in Muskoka, you can visit any Household Hazardous Waste event that is most convenient. The Bracebridge location is open every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 am to 5 pm.
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| Curbside Collection - COVID-19 Updates |
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There are no changes to the curbside collection schedule. Set material out no later than 8 am on your regular scheduled collection day. Get instant access to service delays and program impacts by downloading the Muskoka Recycles App on the App Store or Google Play, service requests and missed collections can also be submitted via this app. Please visit our Curbside Collection page for more information including setout guidelines and limits. Secure your material.
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COVID-19 Waste Management FAQ's |
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▶ Is my curbside collection schedule changing? No.
▶ How should I put my garbage out for collection? Most importantly, all waste materials must be secured to protect our waste collection crews and to stop litter. Garbage must be securely contained in a garbage bag, tied and sealed. Loose garbage inside cans and roadside bins will not be collected. Recycling still must be sorted. If using bags, clear/transparent bags must be tied and sealed. Blue boxes continue to be collected but please secure materials, don’t overflow boxes, and stack them to prevent litter. Organics must be bagged in compostable bags, tied and sealed inside green bins.
▶ What if I don’t have a garbage can? Can I still put my garbage bag out at the curb? Yes. Black bags at the curb will be collected. Please just make sure all garbage is securely tied and sealed. If you have a garbage can or roadside bin, please use it for additional containment. If you don’t own one, you do not need to purchase a garbage can. ▶ Are waste facilities open?
▶ What can I expect at waste facilities?
We remind customers:
▶ What are the payment methods at waste facilities?
▶ Is loose recycling accepted at transfer stations? Does it have to be in bags?
▶ Will there be spring compost giveaway events this year?
▶ Will the Township of Muskoka Lakes have their Community Clean-Up Day at Eveleigh Transfer Station? ▶ Do you have an app to send me reminders or notify me of waste collection changes?
▶ I have a friend who doesn’t have a computer. Can you mail them a collection schedule?
▶ How much does it cost to dispose of garbage?
▶ Will you be increasing garbage limits during this time? Currently garbage limits remain the same. The District’s main priority is to protect the well-being of our essential workers and maintain our waste collection services over the long term. Small adjustments from our residents can have a big impact and help protect our waste collectors. Taking extra precautions when setting out material and limiting extra garbage are two ways to help this service continue.
▶ Where can I find more information on impacts to District programs and services? Visit our website at www.muskoka.on.ca/coronavirus |
 The Township of Georgian Bay: Waste Management Updates |
| Transfer Stations – Open We thank our community for continued support in helping to ensure the safety and wellbeing of critical waste management staff. When visiting our waste sites, please remember the following:
Please do not abandon or illegally dump garbage – this includes outside the gates of waste facilities when closed. We are working hard to maintain services and illegal dumping activities puts our staff and the community at risk.
Public health warnings are posted at these sites and residents are reminded that garbage must be secured and placed in the dumpsters to protect staff and the public. Bulky items must be taken to staffed transfer stations for disposal. Stay updated on the Bin Site Transition Plan at www.engagemuskoka.ca
Brendar Environmental, the District of Muskoka’s contractor for the management and proper disposal of Municipal Hazardous or Special Waste, is continuing plans at this time to move forward with mobile events. Beginning this month, events will be held at the Baxter Transfer Station (980 South Bay Road, Port Severn) on:
To help reduce the risk to essential frontline teams and to ensure the health of waste collection crews and the community, the annual large item collection events (shore and barge) servicing water-access properties have been postponed until further notice. Furniture, household large items, appliances and weekly limits of household bagged garbage continues to be accepted at no charge at the Baxter Transfer Station and Tower Road Transfer Station during regular operating hours. For a full list of free items accepted at the Transfer Station for Township of Georgian Bay residents, please click here.
Thank you for your understanding during these unprecedented times. Get customized waste management information including service, alerts, collection reminders, waste facility information including hours of operation and Waste Wizard by downloading the free Muskoka Recycles app on the App Store or Google Play. For the latest updates on all District program and service impacts, and to learn more about the actions taken in response to COVID-19, visit www.muskoka.on.ca/coronavirus |
- Garbage Collection Schedules
- Landfill and Transfer Station Locations and Hours of Operation
- Landfill/Lagoon Site Usage Credit Application - Commercial Only
- Household Hazardous Waste
- Where Does It Go? Waste Wizard Tool
- Curbside Collection Information - What's Acceptable at the Curb
- Two-Stream Recycling Poster
- Two-Stream Recycling Sign
- Two-Stream Recycling Brochure
- Green Bin Composting Rack Card
Downloads and Resources:
- 2020 Tipping Fees
- Fees for the use of solid waste disposal sites as set out in By-law 2019-51, as amended by By-law 2020-15.
- Backyard Compost Rebate Form
- Medical Exemption Form
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