Drop-off Depot Development 2026

Southwood Depot

The District has received Environmental Compliance Approval (ECA) from the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks for the Southwood Depot. Development of the site started in 2025 as approved through the 2026 Rate Supported Budget.

Due to annual half-load restrictions, development is progressing but the opening of Southwood Depot is delayed until sometime in June 2026.

Lakeside Waste Collection will be provided in your community until such a time as the depot is opened and operational.

Lake Muskoka Depot

The District has received Environmental Compliance Approval (ECA) from the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks for the Lake Muskoka Depot. Development of the site started early 2026.

Due to recent flooding and annual half-load restrictions, development is progressing but the opening of the Lake Muskoka Depot is delayed until sometime in June 2026.

Lakeside Waste Collection will be provided in your community until such a time as the depot is opened and operational.

Other Depot Sites

The service level across the District's waste drop-off facilities network is being evaluated through the District's Solid Waste Master Plan (SWMP). Consideration for new depots to support the Skeleton Lake and Hwy 118E communities will be completed under the scope of the SWMP.