Solid Waste Master Plan

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Phase 2 Engagement begins: Help shape the Future of Waste!

The SWMP is a bold, long-term strategy that will guide how Muskoka manages waste for the next 30 years, well beyond the life of our current landfill. With landfill space rapidly disappearing across Ontario, Muskoka has made great strides in extending the life of its only landfill. But the question remains: how much more can we do and how far are we willing to go? Engagement has begun for Phase 2 of the project, with Open House and Pop-up dates available below. Couldn't attend an event in person? Watch our Virtual Open House recording conducted on Thursday, June 5 for more information.


Have questions in the meantime? Residents are welcome to reach out with any questions related to the project by emailing waste@muskoka.on.ca or by calling 705-645-2100.

Solid Waste Master Plan: To guide waste management for the next 30 years.

At the District of Muskoka, we are exploring options to guide Muskoka’s waste management goals and objectives for the next 30 years. The Solid Waste Master Plan (SWMP) is a long-term plan on how waste should be managed within our community. We are looking for your input on the waste programs, education, and services we provide, as well as potential new programs.

Each person's efforts to reduce, reuse, and recycle contribute to a cleaner, healthier Muskoka. Your participation and input is a valuable part of this process and will shape the master plan. Let’s make sustainable waste practices a community-wide priority and ensure a more sustainable future for Muskoka. Throughout this project you’ll have an opportunity to participate and we want to hear from you - no matter how many months of the year you live here.

This update will explore solid waste management options to guide Muskoka’s waste management goals and objectives for the next 30 years. The plan will define how Muskoka’s solid waste management system will adapt to our growing community and the evolving nature of the waste management industry.

We will be engaging the public throughout the process to help prioritize and streamline decision-making to create a sustainable, socially acceptable, and an economically and financially viable model for waste management over the next 30 years.

One of the District’s key priorities is waste reduction, and we have ambitious targets:

  • Reduce garbage generation by 10% by 2030, 25% by 2050.
  • Divert 60% of all solid waste from landfill by 2030, 80% by 2050.

Phase 2 Engagement begins: Help shape the Future of Waste!

The SWMP is a bold, long-term strategy that will guide how Muskoka manages waste for the next 30 years, well beyond the life of our current landfill. With landfill space rapidly disappearing across Ontario, Muskoka has made great strides in extending the life of its only landfill. But the question remains: how much more can we do and how far are we willing to go? Engagement has begun for Phase 2 of the project, with Open House and Pop-up dates available below. Couldn't attend an event in person? Watch our Virtual Open House recording conducted on Thursday, June 5 for more information.


Have questions in the meantime? Residents are welcome to reach out with any questions related to the project by emailing waste@muskoka.on.ca or by calling 705-645-2100.

Solid Waste Master Plan: To guide waste management for the next 30 years.

At the District of Muskoka, we are exploring options to guide Muskoka’s waste management goals and objectives for the next 30 years. The Solid Waste Master Plan (SWMP) is a long-term plan on how waste should be managed within our community. We are looking for your input on the waste programs, education, and services we provide, as well as potential new programs.

Each person's efforts to reduce, reuse, and recycle contribute to a cleaner, healthier Muskoka. Your participation and input is a valuable part of this process and will shape the master plan. Let’s make sustainable waste practices a community-wide priority and ensure a more sustainable future for Muskoka. Throughout this project you’ll have an opportunity to participate and we want to hear from you - no matter how many months of the year you live here.

This update will explore solid waste management options to guide Muskoka’s waste management goals and objectives for the next 30 years. The plan will define how Muskoka’s solid waste management system will adapt to our growing community and the evolving nature of the waste management industry.

We will be engaging the public throughout the process to help prioritize and streamline decision-making to create a sustainable, socially acceptable, and an economically and financially viable model for waste management over the next 30 years.

One of the District’s key priorities is waste reduction, and we have ambitious targets:

  • Reduce garbage generation by 10% by 2030, 25% by 2050.
  • Divert 60% of all solid waste from landfill by 2030, 80% by 2050.
  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    SWMP Phase 2 Level of Ambition

    How to participate

    Your feedback is important.

    The District is starting its update to the SWMP which is a long term plan on how waste should be managed within our community. We are looking for your input on the level of ambition the District should be pursuing as we enter Phase 2 of the Master Plan. 

    Thank you for completing our SWMP survey.

    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 Solid Waste Master Plan 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. 

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