Bin Site Transition Plan

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Since 2019, the District has been working with communities to replace unlicensed dumpsters with long-term sustainable waste services.

The current unsupervised bins pose a threat to Muskoka's environment and contribute to illegal dumping. The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) has directed the District to remove all 80+ dumpster bins by 2023. The District has committed to working with each community to put convenient and environmentally sustainable waste services in place before bins are removed.


We continue to monitor the COVID-19 emergency and follow recommendations from Public Health. If you currently have curbside collection or use a licensed transfer station, nothing has changed. Please monitor muskokarecycles.ca for any program or curbside impacts.


Why are bin sites being removed?

Bin sites are not licensed and not compliant with the Environmental Protection Act.
They pose risks to the environment and human health, especially when waste is not disposed of properly in and around bin sites. Many bin sites are located very close to our lakes and rivers and they pose a high risk of contamination.


May 2022 – Update

Hewitt Landing in Gravenhurst (Bin #33)

We are pleased to announce Lakeside Waste Collection will begin for water access residents starting Sunday, May 22, 2022. Please note, this bin site is now permanently closed and dumpsters were removed in November 2021. This follows a survey circulated in March and we thank you for your feedback. A summary of the results of the survey:

  • Survey sent to 87 residents.
  • 34 responses were received, 56 per cent indicated a preference for Lakeside Waste Collection
  • Residents preferred this option for convenience and to discourage dumping.

What does this mean?

  • A truck will be stationed at the landing from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. every Sunday this summer from the Victoria Day weekend until Labour Day weekend.
  • Property owners can continue to deliver weekly limits of garbage and recycling to any District waste facility at no charge. The closest location is the Beiers Transfer Station, located at 1052 Beiers Road in Gravenhurst. Please note that summer hours have been extended on Sundays at this transfer station (open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.) starting May 22, 2022.
  • Details are provided in this letter to area residents.

April 2022 – Update
This spring, the following bins will be removed and replaced with other forms of waste servicing:

Clear Road in Gravenhurst (Bin #18)

  • Starting Monday, May 2, 2022, weekly waste and recycling collection will be provided to property owners around Clearwater Lake.
  • Property owners will now have waste collection service as follows:
    - Residents who receive year-round curbside collection across from the mailboxes will continue to utilize these roadside bins. Please note that the collection schedule will change the first week of May. Your collection day will now be Monday and garbage and recycling will be collected weekly until end of October.
    - Residents receiving this notice who are not utilizing the year-round common collection point will now receive seasonal curbside collection from your driveway. The curbside truck will travel roads around Clearwater Lake as a summer 2022 pilot to determine if this is a viable, long-term service option for your community. If you are a property owner past the planned truck turnarounds and are unsure of your collection location, please contact the District directly for more information. Waste can be set out in a bear-proof garbage box/bin, garbage cans/blue boxes or in bags on collection day.
  • Seasonal curbside collection will be provided annually from May to October. Collection occurs as early as 7 a.m. and material must be set-out before this time on your day to ensure collection.
  • Your full collection schedule will be available at MuskokaRecycles.ca soon.
  • Details are provided in this letter to area residents.

Kahshe Lake in Gravenhurst (Bins #21 and #72)

  • Lakeside Waste Collection will begin in your area starting Sunday, May 22, 2022.
  • Property owners currently receiving curbside service will see no changes to their waste collection service. If you have questions regarding curbside collection for your property, please contact us at waste@muskoka.on.ca.
  • For water access/island property owners, weekly waste and recycling collection will be provided at two landing locations via the summer Lakeside Waste Collection program. This program, which began as a “made-in-Muskoka” pilot program in 2020, was created to provide convenient landing waste collection for water access and island property owners.
  • A collection truck will be stationed at two Lakeside Waste Collection event locations every Sunday this summer from the Victoria Day long weekend in May until Thanksgiving weekend in October.
  • Please note, hours at Beiers Transfer Station, located at 1052 Beiers Road in Gravenhurst, have been extended on Sundays for convenience. The Beiers Transfer Station in Gravenhurst is open 7 days a week, with extended hours on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. starting Sunday, May 22.
  • Details are provided in this letter to area residents.

Morinus Road (Rosseau Landing) in Muskoka Lakes (Bin #51)

  • The Rosseau Landing bin site will be permanently removed in May.
  • Starting Tuesday, May 3, 2022, weekly waste and recycling collection will be provided every Tuesday at the Rosseau Landing parking lot, via individual waste storage containers/roadside bins.
  • The roadside bin will be purchased by the property owner and placed at a location identified by the District in consultation with Rosseau Landing and labelled with the 911 number/address of the property.
  • Seasonal collection will be provided annually from May to October. Collection occurs as early as 7 a.m. and material must be inside bins before this time on your collection day.
  • Your full collection schedule will be available at MuskokaRecycles.ca soon.
  • Details are provided in this letter to area residents.

Nine Mile Lake (Nine Mile Marina) in Muskoka Lakes (Bin #53)

  • The Nine Mile Marina bin site will be permanently removed in May.
  • A supervised waste depot is planned for this community. We're working through the approval process.
  • Starting Sunday, May 22, 2022, weekly waste and recycling collection will be provided in your community through curbside or lakeside collection service.
  • Lakeside Waste Collection – water access property owners and those not receiving curbside collection will be able to utilize the summer Lakeside Waste Collection program. This “Made-in-Muskoka” program provides convenient lakeside waste collection service for water access and island property owners. A collection truck will be stationed at the public launch beside the marina every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. from Victoria Day weekend until Thanksgiving weekend.
  • Both Eckford Rd and 1210 Nine Mile Lake Road were investigated for curbside collection.
    • Trucks are not able to travel 1210 Nine Mile Lake Rd.
    • While travelable, we could not get approval for a suitable turnaround on Eckford Road.
    • With feedback from residents on these roads and nearby stakeholders, it was decided to not pursue curbside collection for these properties.
    • As mentioned in the letter, those without curbside access will be able to utilize the summer Lakeside Waste Collection program until the depot is developed.
  • Curbside Collection – the curbside collection truck will now travel to some new areas around Nine Mile Lake starting Monday, May 23, 2022.
    Properties on Nine Mile Lake Road and Summit Road: the truck will travel along this route. Collection occurs as early as 7 a.m. and material must be set-out at the end of your driveway before this time on Mondays to ensure collection.
    Properties on 1041 Summit Road and at 1004 Summit Road: property owners must purchase individual roadside bins to secure materials as collection will occur at two common collection points. Bins must be labelled with your property address. Please contact us at waste@muskoka.on.ca for more information, including location details and proper placement instructions.
  • Details are provided in this letter to area residents.

Pine Island Parking Lot in Muskoka Lakes (Bin #63)

  • The Pine Island bin site will be permanently removed in May.
  • Islanders landing at the Pine Island parking lot will be serviced with a common collection point using a series of individual roadside bins. This is a new special landing collection allowing islanders access our curbside program.
  • The collection truck will also now travel along 1869 Muskoka Road 118W and properties along this portion of the travelled road receiving this notice will now have access to curbside collection at the end of each driveway.
  • Collection will start on May 3, 2022.
  • Your full collection schedule will be available at MuskokaRecycles.ca soon.
  • Details are provided in this letter to area residents.

Pride of Rosseau Marina in Muskoka Lakes (Bin #66)

  • Starting Tuesday, June 7, 2022, weekly waste and recycling collection will be provided in your area every Tuesday from May until October.
  • The area around Pride of Rosseau Marina will be serviced as follows:
    - The collection truck will travel along 1901 Peninsula Road (known as Henry Road) to Unit 29, past the marina. Properties along this portion of the travelled road will receive collection from the end of your driveway. The truck will turn around at the bend;
    - Properties past the bend at 1901 Peninsula Road Unit 29 will be able to utilize a common collection point here where the truck turns around; and
    - Water access property owners landing at Pride of Rosseau Marina will be serviced with a common collection point at the marina – allowance will be made for a special landing collection area.
  • For properties in this area serviced by the two common collection points (at “the bend” and at the marina), a roadside bin must be purchased by the property owner. Preliminary locations for the bins have been determined – please contact the District for more information on the proper placement of your bin. Please note that roadside bins must be labelled with the 911 number/address of your property.
  • Collection occurs as early as 7 a.m. and material must be set-out before this time on your day to ensure collection.
  • Your full collection schedule will be available at MuskokaRecycles.ca soon.
  • Details are provided in this letter to area residents.

Prospect Lake in Bracebridge (Bin #67)

  • Starting Monday, May 2, 2022, the weekly waste and recycling curbside program will be extended to additional properties in the Prospect Lake community.
  • Property owners will now have waste collection service as follows:
    - Residents on Big Island Road, Mahoney Lane and Prospect Lake Road currently receiving curbside service will see no changes, and can continue to place materials at their driveway for collection.
    - Residents on Col Maude Trail, Serenity Lane, Stone Gate Lane and water access-only properties currently not receiving curbside collection will now be able to use one of the designated common collection points using a series of individual roadside bins.
    - Please note that we will continue to seek feedback on the location of common collection point(s) along Col Maude Trail. We are waiting for spring conditions to assess further. Please contact the District for more information.
  • Individual roadside bins must be purchased by property owners serviced at a common collection point. Please note that bins must be labelled with the 911 number/address of the property.
  • Seasonal collection will be provided annually from May to October. Collection occurs as early as 7 a.m. and material must be inside bins before this time on your collection day.
  • Your full collection schedule will be available at MuskokaRecycles.ca soon.
  • Details are provided in this letter to area residents.

Riley Lake Community in Gravenhurst (Bin #70)

  • A waste depot remains the preferred option for future waste collection servicing in your community.
  • In the interim, summer lakeside waste collection events will begin on Sunday, May 22, 2022.
  • There are no changes for residents who receive curbside service. Please note that curbside waste collection transitions from bi-weekly to weekly collection beginning the first week of May. For property owners unsure if they are eligible for curbside service, please contact us at waste@muskoka.on.ca for more information.
  • For water-access residents or those who do not receive curbside service, weekly waste and recycling collection will be provided in your area via the summer Lakeside Waste Collection Program starting on May 22, 2022. A truck will be stationed at the Riley Lake landing from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. every Sunday.
  • Details are provided in this letter to area residents.

South Kahshe Lake Road in Gravenhurst (Bin #79)

  • The South Kahshe Lake bin site will be permanently removed in May.
  • Residents who previously didn't have curbside collection will now join the District's curbside program on May 2, 2022.
  • Your full collection schedule will be available at MuskokaRecycles.ca soon.
  • Details are provided in this letter to area residents.

Woodrow Rosseau Road in Muskoka Lakes (Bin #93)

  • The Woodrow Rosseau Road bin site will be permanently removed in May.
  • Curbside collection will start on May 3, 2022.
  • Your full collection schedule will be available at MuskokaRecycles.ca soon.
  • Details are provided in this letter to area residents.

March 2022 – Update

Hewitt Landing in Gravenhurst (Bin #33 on Hewitt Street)

We’ve been working with the Gull and Silver Lake Residents Association on long-term waste solutions to serve the needs of the Hewitt Landing community. We sent a letter to impacted residents reviewing three waste collection options proposed for spring 2022. The survey is open until March 31.
Feedback from the survey will be reviewed after March 31. We will then provide information on the new waste service option for your community, with implementation to take place in May 2022.

February 2022 – Update
This spring, the following bins will be removed and replaced with other forms of waste servicing:

Forrester Trail in Bracebridge (Bin #27)

  • The Forrester Trail dumpster bin site will be removed permanently in March.
  • If you already receive year-round curbside collection, there are no changes.
  • If you live on Forrester Trail and previously received seasonal collection, year-round curbside collection will now be available. The first curbside collection date will be Thursday, March 17, 2022.
  • Winter maintenance will be critical to ensure consistent waste collection service.
  • Your full collection schedule will be available at MuskokaRecycles.ca as of February 22, 2022.
  • Details are provided in this letter to area residents.

Springdale Shores in Bracebridge (Bin #81)

  • The Springdale Park dumpster bin site will be removed and close permanently in March.
  • If you receive year-round curbside collection, there are no changes.
  • If you live on Springdale Shores and previously received seasonal collection, year-round curbside collection will now be available. The first curbside collection date will be Thursday, March 17, 2022.
  • Your full collection schedule will be available at MuskokaRecycles.ca as of February 22, 2022.
  • Details are provided in this letter to area residents.

Community Surveys

In collaboration with several marinas and cottage associations, communities were surveyed this summer to seek feedback on long-term waste servicing. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this effort. Community surveys were completed in 2020 and 2021 for:


Sign up to be notified when your community is being surveyed.

Since 2019, the District has been working with communities to replace unlicensed dumpsters with long-term sustainable waste services.

The current unsupervised bins pose a threat to Muskoka's environment and contribute to illegal dumping. The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) has directed the District to remove all 80+ dumpster bins by 2023. The District has committed to working with each community to put convenient and environmentally sustainable waste services in place before bins are removed.


We continue to monitor the COVID-19 emergency and follow recommendations from Public Health. If you currently have curbside collection or use a licensed transfer station, nothing has changed. Please monitor muskokarecycles.ca for any program or curbside impacts.


Why are bin sites being removed?

Bin sites are not licensed and not compliant with the Environmental Protection Act.
They pose risks to the environment and human health, especially when waste is not disposed of properly in and around bin sites. Many bin sites are located very close to our lakes and rivers and they pose a high risk of contamination.


May 2022 – Update

Hewitt Landing in Gravenhurst (Bin #33)

We are pleased to announce Lakeside Waste Collection will begin for water access residents starting Sunday, May 22, 2022. Please note, this bin site is now permanently closed and dumpsters were removed in November 2021. This follows a survey circulated in March and we thank you for your feedback. A summary of the results of the survey:

  • Survey sent to 87 residents.
  • 34 responses were received, 56 per cent indicated a preference for Lakeside Waste Collection
  • Residents preferred this option for convenience and to discourage dumping.

What does this mean?

  • A truck will be stationed at the landing from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. every Sunday this summer from the Victoria Day weekend until Labour Day weekend.
  • Property owners can continue to deliver weekly limits of garbage and recycling to any District waste facility at no charge. The closest location is the Beiers Transfer Station, located at 1052 Beiers Road in Gravenhurst. Please note that summer hours have been extended on Sundays at this transfer station (open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.) starting May 22, 2022.
  • Details are provided in this letter to area residents.

April 2022 – Update
This spring, the following bins will be removed and replaced with other forms of waste servicing:

Clear Road in Gravenhurst (Bin #18)

  • Starting Monday, May 2, 2022, weekly waste and recycling collection will be provided to property owners around Clearwater Lake.
  • Property owners will now have waste collection service as follows:
    - Residents who receive year-round curbside collection across from the mailboxes will continue to utilize these roadside bins. Please note that the collection schedule will change the first week of May. Your collection day will now be Monday and garbage and recycling will be collected weekly until end of October.
    - Residents receiving this notice who are not utilizing the year-round common collection point will now receive seasonal curbside collection from your driveway. The curbside truck will travel roads around Clearwater Lake as a summer 2022 pilot to determine if this is a viable, long-term service option for your community. If you are a property owner past the planned truck turnarounds and are unsure of your collection location, please contact the District directly for more information. Waste can be set out in a bear-proof garbage box/bin, garbage cans/blue boxes or in bags on collection day.
  • Seasonal curbside collection will be provided annually from May to October. Collection occurs as early as 7 a.m. and material must be set-out before this time on your day to ensure collection.
  • Your full collection schedule will be available at MuskokaRecycles.ca soon.
  • Details are provided in this letter to area residents.

Kahshe Lake in Gravenhurst (Bins #21 and #72)

  • Lakeside Waste Collection will begin in your area starting Sunday, May 22, 2022.
  • Property owners currently receiving curbside service will see no changes to their waste collection service. If you have questions regarding curbside collection for your property, please contact us at waste@muskoka.on.ca.
  • For water access/island property owners, weekly waste and recycling collection will be provided at two landing locations via the summer Lakeside Waste Collection program. This program, which began as a “made-in-Muskoka” pilot program in 2020, was created to provide convenient landing waste collection for water access and island property owners.
  • A collection truck will be stationed at two Lakeside Waste Collection event locations every Sunday this summer from the Victoria Day long weekend in May until Thanksgiving weekend in October.
  • Please note, hours at Beiers Transfer Station, located at 1052 Beiers Road in Gravenhurst, have been extended on Sundays for convenience. The Beiers Transfer Station in Gravenhurst is open 7 days a week, with extended hours on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. starting Sunday, May 22.
  • Details are provided in this letter to area residents.

Morinus Road (Rosseau Landing) in Muskoka Lakes (Bin #51)

  • The Rosseau Landing bin site will be permanently removed in May.
  • Starting Tuesday, May 3, 2022, weekly waste and recycling collection will be provided every Tuesday at the Rosseau Landing parking lot, via individual waste storage containers/roadside bins.
  • The roadside bin will be purchased by the property owner and placed at a location identified by the District in consultation with Rosseau Landing and labelled with the 911 number/address of the property.
  • Seasonal collection will be provided annually from May to October. Collection occurs as early as 7 a.m. and material must be inside bins before this time on your collection day.
  • Your full collection schedule will be available at MuskokaRecycles.ca soon.
  • Details are provided in this letter to area residents.

Nine Mile Lake (Nine Mile Marina) in Muskoka Lakes (Bin #53)

  • The Nine Mile Marina bin site will be permanently removed in May.
  • A supervised waste depot is planned for this community. We're working through the approval process.
  • Starting Sunday, May 22, 2022, weekly waste and recycling collection will be provided in your community through curbside or lakeside collection service.
  • Lakeside Waste Collection – water access property owners and those not receiving curbside collection will be able to utilize the summer Lakeside Waste Collection program. This “Made-in-Muskoka” program provides convenient lakeside waste collection service for water access and island property owners. A collection truck will be stationed at the public launch beside the marina every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. from Victoria Day weekend until Thanksgiving weekend.
  • Both Eckford Rd and 1210 Nine Mile Lake Road were investigated for curbside collection.
    • Trucks are not able to travel 1210 Nine Mile Lake Rd.
    • While travelable, we could not get approval for a suitable turnaround on Eckford Road.
    • With feedback from residents on these roads and nearby stakeholders, it was decided to not pursue curbside collection for these properties.
    • As mentioned in the letter, those without curbside access will be able to utilize the summer Lakeside Waste Collection program until the depot is developed.
  • Curbside Collection – the curbside collection truck will now travel to some new areas around Nine Mile Lake starting Monday, May 23, 2022.
    Properties on Nine Mile Lake Road and Summit Road: the truck will travel along this route. Collection occurs as early as 7 a.m. and material must be set-out at the end of your driveway before this time on Mondays to ensure collection.
    Properties on 1041 Summit Road and at 1004 Summit Road: property owners must purchase individual roadside bins to secure materials as collection will occur at two common collection points. Bins must be labelled with your property address. Please contact us at waste@muskoka.on.ca for more information, including location details and proper placement instructions.
  • Details are provided in this letter to area residents.

Pine Island Parking Lot in Muskoka Lakes (Bin #63)

  • The Pine Island bin site will be permanently removed in May.
  • Islanders landing at the Pine Island parking lot will be serviced with a common collection point using a series of individual roadside bins. This is a new special landing collection allowing islanders access our curbside program.
  • The collection truck will also now travel along 1869 Muskoka Road 118W and properties along this portion of the travelled road receiving this notice will now have access to curbside collection at the end of each driveway.
  • Collection will start on May 3, 2022.
  • Your full collection schedule will be available at MuskokaRecycles.ca soon.
  • Details are provided in this letter to area residents.

Pride of Rosseau Marina in Muskoka Lakes (Bin #66)

  • Starting Tuesday, June 7, 2022, weekly waste and recycling collection will be provided in your area every Tuesday from May until October.
  • The area around Pride of Rosseau Marina will be serviced as follows:
    - The collection truck will travel along 1901 Peninsula Road (known as Henry Road) to Unit 29, past the marina. Properties along this portion of the travelled road will receive collection from the end of your driveway. The truck will turn around at the bend;
    - Properties past the bend at 1901 Peninsula Road Unit 29 will be able to utilize a common collection point here where the truck turns around; and
    - Water access property owners landing at Pride of Rosseau Marina will be serviced with a common collection point at the marina – allowance will be made for a special landing collection area.
  • For properties in this area serviced by the two common collection points (at “the bend” and at the marina), a roadside bin must be purchased by the property owner. Preliminary locations for the bins have been determined – please contact the District for more information on the proper placement of your bin. Please note that roadside bins must be labelled with the 911 number/address of your property.
  • Collection occurs as early as 7 a.m. and material must be set-out before this time on your day to ensure collection.
  • Your full collection schedule will be available at MuskokaRecycles.ca soon.
  • Details are provided in this letter to area residents.

Prospect Lake in Bracebridge (Bin #67)

  • Starting Monday, May 2, 2022, the weekly waste and recycling curbside program will be extended to additional properties in the Prospect Lake community.
  • Property owners will now have waste collection service as follows:
    - Residents on Big Island Road, Mahoney Lane and Prospect Lake Road currently receiving curbside service will see no changes, and can continue to place materials at their driveway for collection.
    - Residents on Col Maude Trail, Serenity Lane, Stone Gate Lane and water access-only properties currently not receiving curbside collection will now be able to use one of the designated common collection points using a series of individual roadside bins.
    - Please note that we will continue to seek feedback on the location of common collection point(s) along Col Maude Trail. We are waiting for spring conditions to assess further. Please contact the District for more information.
  • Individual roadside bins must be purchased by property owners serviced at a common collection point. Please note that bins must be labelled with the 911 number/address of the property.
  • Seasonal collection will be provided annually from May to October. Collection occurs as early as 7 a.m. and material must be inside bins before this time on your collection day.
  • Your full collection schedule will be available at MuskokaRecycles.ca soon.
  • Details are provided in this letter to area residents.

Riley Lake Community in Gravenhurst (Bin #70)

  • A waste depot remains the preferred option for future waste collection servicing in your community.
  • In the interim, summer lakeside waste collection events will begin on Sunday, May 22, 2022.
  • There are no changes for residents who receive curbside service. Please note that curbside waste collection transitions from bi-weekly to weekly collection beginning the first week of May. For property owners unsure if they are eligible for curbside service, please contact us at waste@muskoka.on.ca for more information.
  • For water-access residents or those who do not receive curbside service, weekly waste and recycling collection will be provided in your area via the summer Lakeside Waste Collection Program starting on May 22, 2022. A truck will be stationed at the Riley Lake landing from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. every Sunday.
  • Details are provided in this letter to area residents.

South Kahshe Lake Road in Gravenhurst (Bin #79)

  • The South Kahshe Lake bin site will be permanently removed in May.
  • Residents who previously didn't have curbside collection will now join the District's curbside program on May 2, 2022.
  • Your full collection schedule will be available at MuskokaRecycles.ca soon.
  • Details are provided in this letter to area residents.

Woodrow Rosseau Road in Muskoka Lakes (Bin #93)

  • The Woodrow Rosseau Road bin site will be permanently removed in May.
  • Curbside collection will start on May 3, 2022.
  • Your full collection schedule will be available at MuskokaRecycles.ca soon.
  • Details are provided in this letter to area residents.

March 2022 – Update

Hewitt Landing in Gravenhurst (Bin #33 on Hewitt Street)

We’ve been working with the Gull and Silver Lake Residents Association on long-term waste solutions to serve the needs of the Hewitt Landing community. We sent a letter to impacted residents reviewing three waste collection options proposed for spring 2022. The survey is open until March 31.
Feedback from the survey will be reviewed after March 31. We will then provide information on the new waste service option for your community, with implementation to take place in May 2022.

February 2022 – Update
This spring, the following bins will be removed and replaced with other forms of waste servicing:

Forrester Trail in Bracebridge (Bin #27)

  • The Forrester Trail dumpster bin site will be removed permanently in March.
  • If you already receive year-round curbside collection, there are no changes.
  • If you live on Forrester Trail and previously received seasonal collection, year-round curbside collection will now be available. The first curbside collection date will be Thursday, March 17, 2022.
  • Winter maintenance will be critical to ensure consistent waste collection service.
  • Your full collection schedule will be available at MuskokaRecycles.ca as of February 22, 2022.
  • Details are provided in this letter to area residents.

Springdale Shores in Bracebridge (Bin #81)

  • The Springdale Park dumpster bin site will be removed and close permanently in March.
  • If you receive year-round curbside collection, there are no changes.
  • If you live on Springdale Shores and previously received seasonal collection, year-round curbside collection will now be available. The first curbside collection date will be Thursday, March 17, 2022.
  • Your full collection schedule will be available at MuskokaRecycles.ca as of February 22, 2022.
  • Details are provided in this letter to area residents.

Community Surveys

In collaboration with several marinas and cottage associations, communities were surveyed this summer to seek feedback on long-term waste servicing. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this effort. Community surveys were completed in 2020 and 2021 for:


Sign up to be notified when your community is being surveyed.

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    The District of Muskoka is seeking your input as we transition the bin sites. 

    The purpose of initiating an Alternate Servicing Study is to inform the Bin Site Transition Plan by assessing waste collection alternatives for the District’s communities currently served by 88 existing unlicensed bin sites. The Study will be used to identify alternate waste collection services that are compliant with the Environmental Protection Act, 1990 (EPA), in keeping with the District’s Strategic Priorities and future Waste Management Strategy, and reflects the unique waste collection service needs of each 'bin site community'.

    The Terms of Reference outlines the goals, objectives and key actions that will guide the work of the Bin Site Transition Plan from 2020-2023. Please give us your feedback.

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