The District has been working closely with our consulting team and the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) for approved waste collection service as we transition the bin (dumpster) sites. For more information on the Bin Site Transition Plan and alternate services planned for communities, please visit our project page.
With ongoing feedback from communities, we're pleased to announce the Summer 2022 Lakeside Waste Collection schedule for the Town of Gravenhurst and Township of Muskoka Lakes communities. To stay updated, follow this project at the top right side of this page (scroll to the bottom of this page, if using a mobile device).
Summer Lakeside Waste Collection Schedule
Town of Gravenhurst Riley, Kahshe, Gull and Silver Lake Communities |
Community | Event Time / Summer Season |
Riley Lake public launch | Sundays 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. May 22, 2022 to October 9, 2022 |
Kahshe Lake Nagaya Drive parking lot | Sundays 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. May 22, 2022 to October 9, 2022 |
North Kahshe Lake public launch (Rockhaven) | Sundays 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. May 22, 2022 to October 9, 2022 Mondays 10:00 am to 11:30 a.m. June 27 to September 5, 2022 |
Gull Lake and Silver Lake Hewitt Street landing | Sundays 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. May 22, 2022 to September 4, 2022 |
Township of Muskoka Lakes Lake Muskoka, Joseph, Rosseau – Skeleton, Nine Mile Communities |
Community | Event Time / Summer Season |
Lake Joseph McDonald Road (Foot’s Bay) | Sundays 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. May 22, 2022 to September 4, 2022 |
Nine Mile Lake Nine Mile Marina (public launch) | Sundays 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m May 22, 2022 to October 9, 2022 |
Skeleton Lake Rd 3 public dock | Sundays 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. May 22, 2022 to October 9, 2022 |
Lake Rosseau Parker’s Marina (Windemere) | Sundays 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. May 22, 2022 to October 9, 2022 |
Skeleton Lake Rd 2 public dock | Sundays 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. May 22, 2022 to October 9, 2022 |
Lake Muskoka Walker’s Point Marina | Sundays 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. after Labour Day 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. May 22, 2022 to October 9, 2022 |
Lake Muskoka Church Dock Road (Milford Bay) | Sundays 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. May 22, 2022 to September 4, 2022 |
Download a PDF summer schedule:
Town of Gravenhurst
Riley, Kahshe, Gull and Silver Lake Communities
Download (pdf) - Gravenhurst summer 2022 schedule
Township of Muskoka Lakes
Lake Muskoka, Rosseau, Joseph, Skeleton, Nile Mile Communities
Download (pdf) - Muskoka Lakes summer 2022 schedule
What can I bring?
This summer, crews will be present at a dedicated location for a scheduled period to collect garbage and recycling.

up to three (3) bags of household garbage - securely tied shut

unlimited recycling - dumped loose or in clear/transparent bags
To learn more, visit www.muskokarecycles.ca or download our Muskoka Recycles mobile app.
Large items (furniture, appliances) and other waste can be delivered to any District Waste Facility during normal operating hours. Many locations are open 7 days a week and open late on Sundays in the summer.
Not sure where it goes? Try our Waste Wizard - simply type in any item, and the Waste Wizard will tell you if it's recyclable, belongs in your garbage bag or needs special care.
Can garbage be dropped off outside of the event hours?
No, it can't. We are relying on the cooperation of our dedicated Muskoka community to respect this service and, at the same time, preserve our beautiful Muskoka environment – the reason we all choose to live here. Any abandoned garbage left on the ground before or after the event time is considered illegal dumping, these instances will be investigated and may result in the cancellation of the program.
Questions? We're here to help - reach out to our Lakeside Waste Collection team at waste@muskoka.on.ca or 705-645-6764.
SURVEY OPEN: Winter Lakeside Waste Collection 2021/2022 Season - Feedback Survey
Please tell us more about your Winter Lakeside Waste Collection event experience this 2021/2022 winter season. This short feedback survey should only take 3 minutes. We're listening. Survey open April 12 - May 30, 2022.
The District has been working closely with our consulting team and the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) for approved waste collection service as we transition the bin (dumpster) sites. For more information on the Bin Site Transition Plan and alternate services planned for communities, please visit our project page.
With ongoing feedback from communities, we're pleased to announce the Summer 2022 Lakeside Waste Collection schedule for the Town of Gravenhurst and Township of Muskoka Lakes communities. To stay updated, follow this project at the top right side of this page (scroll to the bottom of this page, if using a mobile device).
Summer Lakeside Waste Collection Schedule
Town of Gravenhurst Riley, Kahshe, Gull and Silver Lake Communities |
Community | Event Time / Summer Season |
Riley Lake public launch | Sundays 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. May 22, 2022 to October 9, 2022 |
Kahshe Lake Nagaya Drive parking lot | Sundays 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. May 22, 2022 to October 9, 2022 |
North Kahshe Lake public launch (Rockhaven) | Sundays 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. May 22, 2022 to October 9, 2022 Mondays 10:00 am to 11:30 a.m. June 27 to September 5, 2022 |
Gull Lake and Silver Lake Hewitt Street landing | Sundays 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. May 22, 2022 to September 4, 2022 |
Township of Muskoka Lakes Lake Muskoka, Joseph, Rosseau – Skeleton, Nine Mile Communities |
Community | Event Time / Summer Season |
Lake Joseph McDonald Road (Foot’s Bay) | Sundays 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. May 22, 2022 to September 4, 2022 |
Nine Mile Lake Nine Mile Marina (public launch) | Sundays 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m May 22, 2022 to October 9, 2022 |
Skeleton Lake Rd 3 public dock | Sundays 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. May 22, 2022 to October 9, 2022 |
Lake Rosseau Parker’s Marina (Windemere) | Sundays 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. May 22, 2022 to October 9, 2022 |
Skeleton Lake Rd 2 public dock | Sundays 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. May 22, 2022 to October 9, 2022 |
Lake Muskoka Walker’s Point Marina | Sundays 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. after Labour Day 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. May 22, 2022 to October 9, 2022 |
Lake Muskoka Church Dock Road (Milford Bay) | Sundays 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. May 22, 2022 to September 4, 2022 |
Download a PDF summer schedule:
Town of Gravenhurst
Riley, Kahshe, Gull and Silver Lake Communities
Download (pdf) - Gravenhurst summer 2022 schedule
Township of Muskoka Lakes
Lake Muskoka, Rosseau, Joseph, Skeleton, Nile Mile Communities
Download (pdf) - Muskoka Lakes summer 2022 schedule
What can I bring?
This summer, crews will be present at a dedicated location for a scheduled period to collect garbage and recycling.

up to three (3) bags of household garbage - securely tied shut

unlimited recycling - dumped loose or in clear/transparent bags
To learn more, visit www.muskokarecycles.ca or download our Muskoka Recycles mobile app.
Large items (furniture, appliances) and other waste can be delivered to any District Waste Facility during normal operating hours. Many locations are open 7 days a week and open late on Sundays in the summer.
Not sure where it goes? Try our Waste Wizard - simply type in any item, and the Waste Wizard will tell you if it's recyclable, belongs in your garbage bag or needs special care.
Can garbage be dropped off outside of the event hours?
No, it can't. We are relying on the cooperation of our dedicated Muskoka community to respect this service and, at the same time, preserve our beautiful Muskoka environment – the reason we all choose to live here. Any abandoned garbage left on the ground before or after the event time is considered illegal dumping, these instances will be investigated and may result in the cancellation of the program.
Questions? We're here to help - reach out to our Lakeside Waste Collection team at waste@muskoka.on.ca or 705-645-6764.
SURVEY OPEN: Winter Lakeside Waste Collection 2021/2022 Season - Feedback Survey
Please tell us more about your Winter Lakeside Waste Collection event experience this 2021/2022 winter season. This short feedback survey should only take 3 minutes. We're listening. Survey open April 12 - May 30, 2022.