2025 Waste Disposal Survey - 12 Mile Bay

The way residents dispose of waste is changing! We're looking for information to better understand use of the site.

In 2019, the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks directed the District to align all 'dumpster' sites with regulatory standards in the Environmental Protection Act. We have been working with key stakeholders on sustainable waste management alternatives that best serve our residents. With this service transition, we can increase the lifespan of our landfill by diverting more waste streams, including the expansion of our organics collection program, and preserving our natural environment by ensuring hazardous waste is disposed of properly.

Future waste management options are being considered, in partnership with the Township of The Archipelago and Moose Deer Point First Nation.

Thank you for completing our survey. We are helping keep Muskoka beautiful by restoring this site to it's natural state. To learn more about current waste management programs, visit www.muskokawaste.ca or download our Muskoka Waste mobile app.

Personal information is being collected pursuant to Section 28 of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) and will be used for the purpose of garnering public input into the Bin Site Transition Project and to respond to inquiries regarding this process. Comments and input provided may form part of the project documentation and therefore be subject to disclosure pursuant to MFIPPA or other applicable legislation. Should you have questions regarding this collection, please contact the District at waste@muskoka.on.ca or by calling (705) 645-2100.

Name (Optional)

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E-mail Address (Optional)

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Property Address (or Island Number) where waste is being generated

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Which site do you currently use when disposing waste?

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I am a:

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Permanent year-round property owner

Summer use-only property owner

Seasonal property owner with occasional winter use

Camper / cottager / day-trip visitor

Other (please specify)

Which area are you coming from?

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District of Muskoka

Township of The Archipelago

Moose Deer Point First Nation

Other (please specify)

What time of day do you use the current dumpster bins most frequently?

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Morning

Afternoon

Evening

What day do you typically drop off waste most frequently?

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A weekday (Monday to Friday)

Saturday

Sunday

How often are you dropping off waste at the site?

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Less than once a month

Weekly

Multiple times a week

Other (please specify)

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How much garbage do you drop-off per trip?

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1 standard bag of household garbage

2 standard bags of household garbage

3 standard bags of household garbage

4 or more bags of household garbage

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How much recycling do you drop-off per trip?

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1 standard bag or blue box of household recyclables

2 standard bags or blue boxes of household recyclables

3 standard bags or blue boxes of household recyclables

4 or more standard bags or blue boxes of household recyclables

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Let us know your ideas for returning this site to its natural state! (Optional)