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Winter Waste Collection
| Curbside Impacts to Waste Collection - Huntsville: Thursday, January 14, 2021 |
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Delays were experienced in the Town of Huntsville today, resulting in missed waste collection in the following areas - crews will return tomorrow (Friday, January 15, 2021) to collect. Please set out before 8:00 am.
If you continue to experience missed collection, please send us a service alert via our Muskoka Recycles mobile app or complete our online missed collection form. |
Bi-weekly garbage collection means winter has arrived in Muskoka. Our goal is to provide consistent waste collection for our community but prepare for impacts in challenging winter conditions.
Winter weather can cause changes in collection times and delays as drivers navigate through difficult areas and amend their routes for safety. We ask residents for their patience and understanding as crews are also working hard to manage increased volumes and may be on the roads as late as 7:00 pm in the evening completing routes.
For those days we may experience severe weather and road conditions, here’s how to stay updated and how you can help our waste collection crews this winter:
Stay updated! Weather can change quickly and we’ll let you know if there are delays.
If winter weather disrupts collection, updates will be posted below and will be available on our mobile app, Muskoka Recycles. Remember to leave material out until 7:00 pm in the evening.
What do I do if I think I was missed?
If your material is still at the curb later than 7:00 pm on your regular collection day, please check www.muskokarecycles.ca for more information or check your Muskoka Recycles app notifications for delays. We ask residents to set material back out at the curb the next business day, prior to 8:00 am as crews will attempt to return. (if your regular collection day is on Friday, set material back out on Monday morning). We are working to resolve issues at the curb to restore consistency to collection schedules. If you were missed, or have collection concerns - please complete our online form, here.
Set material at the curb on the morning of your collection day before 8:00 am.
This will prevent overnight snow cover – snow covered material could lead to missed collection due to visibility.
Do not place garbage bags, blue boxes or green bins on-top of snowbanks.
Consider shovelling a spot at the curb or place your containers/bags in your driveway. Ensure your material is well out of the way of snow and sidewalk plows.
After collection occurs, bring your containers in as soon as possible.
This will prevent containers and bins from blowing onto the street and into ditches, or being hit by snow and sidewalk plows.
If using a roadside bin, it must accessible and clear of snow and ice.
Passing snowplows often bury access to roadside bins. A clear path must be maintained so crews can collect safely and without snowbank obstacles – please make sure lids and latches are not frozen.
My collection day falls on Christmas Day! What happens?
If you receive collection on Fridays, your schedule will change on Christmas Day and New Years Day.
If your regular collection days is Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday – there are no changes or impacts to your collection schedule this season. For residents receiving collection on Christmas Day and New Years Day Fridays – please set your material out on Saturday, December 26 and Saturday, January 2.
For a full collection schedule/calendar, please visit www.muskokarecycles.ca or download the Muskoka Recycles mobile app.
| Disposal Fees - 2021 |
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As of January 1, 2021, updated disposal fees are in effect.
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| Christmas Tree Disposal |
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There are many options to consider, but first, be sure to remove your decorations, tinsel and lights. Christmas trees are not collected at the curb. Instead, consider the following options to get rid of your real tree:
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| Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - Winter Collection |
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I live on a year-round route. What are my curbside bi-weekly garbage limits in the winter? Urban area residents on year-round collection routes: I live on a seasonal road. What do I do with my garbage? Weekly limits of garbage, recycling and organics can be delivered to any licensed waste facility at no charge. Summer curbside collection routes will resume the week of May 3, 2020. My winter bin site did not return. What do I do with my garbage? At the direction of the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP), all of Muskoka’s unlicensed bin sites will be transitioned to alternate waste collection service by April 2023. For more information on our Bin Site Transition Plan and to find more about waste collection alternatives for your community, please visit www.EngageMuskoka.ca and click on the Bin Site Transition Plan project. Many of Muskoka’s bin sites are for summer service only and will be returned in May as we consult with communities on the plan for their permanent transition. Information on individual sites can be found at www.EnageMuskoka.ca. What do I do if I think I was missed this winter? If your material is still at the curb later than 7:00 pm on your regular collection day, please check www.muskokarecycles.ca for more information or check your Muskoka Recycles app notifications for delays. We ask residents to set material back out at the curb the next business day, prior to 8:00 am as crews will attempt to return. (if your regular collection day is on Friday, set material back out on Monday morning). When does weekly garbage collection begin? Weekly garbage collection resumes the week of May 3, 2020. Where can I find my collection schedule? Can I get a calendar? Collection schedules for your community can be found online at www.muskokarecycles.ca or via the Muskoka Recycles Mobile App. If you don’t have access to a computer or smartphone and would like a printed version mailed, please contact the District of Muskoka’s Waste Management Department at 705-645-6764 or publicworks@muskoka.on.ca. I use a roadside bin in the winter – what do I need to do to receive collection in the winter? A clear path to the bin must be maintained (shoveled) to ensure safe access and bin visibility. Please ensure the lid is clear of snow and the latches/lid is not frozen shut. If storing recycling inside of the bin, it must be sorted and in clear plastic bags. If using blue boxes, they must be placed outside of the bin as to not create spillage/overflow. My collection day falls on Christmas Day! What happens?
For residents receiving collection on Christmas Day and New Years Day Fridays – please set your material out on Saturday, December 26 and Saturday, January 2. For a full collection schedule/calendar, please visit www.muskokarecycles.ca or download the Muskoka Recycles mobile app. What do I do with my (real) Christmas Tree? With the start of the new year comes a problem for many – what should you do with your Christmas tree? There are many options to consider, but first, be sure to remove your decorations, tinsel and lights. Christmas trees are not collected at the curb. Instead, consider the following options to get rid of your real tree: - deliver your Christmas tree to any waste facility in Muskoka at no charge (January and February) - use the branches to cover weather-sensitive plans in your yard - use it as firewood, or cut your tree up and compost it on your property |
| Bi-Weekly Winter Garbage Collection - November 1, 2020 |
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Garbage collection transitioned to bi-weekly the week of November 1, 2020. Bi-Weekly Schedules Muskoka Recycles App Online Collection Calendar If you can’t access our online content and don’t own a smartphone – we’re here to help!
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| Waste Drop-Off Facilities |
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More information about our Waste Facilities can be found by visiting https://www.muskoka.on.ca/en/live-and-play/Landfill-and-Transfer-Stations.aspx |
| Bin Site Updates & Lakeside Waste Collection Pilot |
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Full information about Bin Sites and Bin Site Transition Plans are available at: |
| Household Hazardous Waste |
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The 2021 Hazardous Waste schedule is coming soon. The Bracebridge location is open every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 am to 5 pm. For more information on Household Hazardous Waste and how to safely dispose of this material, please click here. |
| 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 due to the recent lockdown announcement? 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 and weigh less than 25kg. 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:
▶ Is loose recycling accepted at transfer stations? Does it have to be in bags? Loose recycling is still accepted. Please ensure, however, that materials are safely and securely deposited in the provided bins to avoid litter.
▶ 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?
▶ 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 |
| Township of Georgian Bay |
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Waste Facilities 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
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
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- 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:
- 2021 Tipping Fees
- Fees for the use of solid waste disposal sites as set out in By-law 2020-44, as amended.
- Medical Exemption Form
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