Make a Clear Commitment with Muskoka's Clear Bag Program!

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Be a part of Muskoka's green, clean, and sustainable future by making a Clear Commitment! By using clear garbage bags to dispose of your waste, you're reducing the amount of garbage headed to our landfill, which extends its life, and helps District staff direct recyclables, green bin organics, and hazardous waste into their proper disposal streams.


Thanks to strong community participation, the Clear Bag program is already making a measurable impact on local waste diversion in our community after the first two months of the program.

  • Participation Rate: Over 75% of Muskoka curbside households are now using clear bags for garbage! The community’s enthusiasm and cooperation are turning the program’s goal of extending the life of the Rosewarne Landfill and improving waste management practices into a reality
  • Garbage Reduction: There has been a 41% decrease in the tonnage of garbage collected at the curb compared to March and April 2024. Rest assured, this does not mean garbage is being left behind; rather, it reflects the community's proactive shift of food waste and organics from garbage bags to green bins.
  • Green Bin Success: The most encouraging news is a 99% increase in tonnage of green bin organics collected at the curb. This outcome highlights the community’s commitment to reducing waste and making a substantial environmental impact.

“The District is incredibly proud of the immediate positive changes we've seen from our Clear Bag Program," said District Chair Jeff Lehman. "The significant decrease in the amount of garbage being picked up isn't due to waste being left behind. Instead, it's because food waste and organics are now moving out of Muskoka’s garbage bags and into green bins! This shift is a testament to our community's commitment to sustainability and keeping taxes down by extending the life of our landfill."


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Be a part of Muskoka's green, clean, and sustainable future by making a Clear Commitment! By using clear garbage bags to dispose of your waste, you're reducing the amount of garbage headed to our landfill, which extends its life, and helps District staff direct recyclables, green bin organics, and hazardous waste into their proper disposal streams.


Thanks to strong community participation, the Clear Bag program is already making a measurable impact on local waste diversion in our community after the first two months of the program.

  • Participation Rate: Over 75% of Muskoka curbside households are now using clear bags for garbage! The community’s enthusiasm and cooperation are turning the program’s goal of extending the life of the Rosewarne Landfill and improving waste management practices into a reality
  • Garbage Reduction: There has been a 41% decrease in the tonnage of garbage collected at the curb compared to March and April 2024. Rest assured, this does not mean garbage is being left behind; rather, it reflects the community's proactive shift of food waste and organics from garbage bags to green bins.
  • Green Bin Success: The most encouraging news is a 99% increase in tonnage of green bin organics collected at the curb. This outcome highlights the community’s commitment to reducing waste and making a substantial environmental impact.

“The District is incredibly proud of the immediate positive changes we've seen from our Clear Bag Program," said District Chair Jeff Lehman. "The significant decrease in the amount of garbage being picked up isn't due to waste being left behind. Instead, it's because food waste and organics are now moving out of Muskoka’s garbage bags and into green bins! This shift is a testament to our community's commitment to sustainability and keeping taxes down by extending the life of our landfill."


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Page last updated: 14 May 2025, 09:55 AM