Solid Waste Master Plan

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Phase 2 Engagement underway: 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 opportunities for Phase 2 of the project include:

  • In person
    • Huntsville Harvest Feast - Saturday, September 13 from 11:00am to 3:00pm
    • Gravenhurst Opera House - Tuesday, September 16 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm
  • Virtual
    • Our next virtual Lunch and Learn - Wednesday, September 24 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm, with options being considered as part of Phase 2 of the SWMP. Register at the link below:

Phase 2 Options Survey: available now!

Our next public survey for Phase 2 is now open to gather feedback on draft waste management options, including potential changes to waste collection and waste reduction. Use the button below to submit your feedback now:

Have questions in the meantime? Residents are welcome to reach out with any questions related to the project by emailing waste@muskoka.on.caor 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 underway: 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 opportunities for Phase 2 of the project include:

  • In person
    • Huntsville Harvest Feast - Saturday, September 13 from 11:00am to 3:00pm
    • Gravenhurst Opera House - Tuesday, September 16 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm
  • Virtual
    • Our next virtual Lunch and Learn - Wednesday, September 24 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm, with options being considered as part of Phase 2 of the SWMP. Register at the link below:

Phase 2 Options Survey: available now!

Our next public survey for Phase 2 is now open to gather feedback on draft waste management options, including potential changes to waste collection and waste reduction. Use the button below to submit your feedback now:

Have questions in the meantime? Residents are welcome to reach out with any questions related to the project by emailing waste@muskoka.on.caor 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.

  • SWMP Phase 2 Options Survey

    We have developed an initial list of potential options for reducing and managing waste in our community and we want to hear from you! Share your thoughts on the proposed waste management actions the District is exploring by taking this survey. 

    Please note that all questions are optional and you may end the survey at any time. Your participation in this survey is voluntary. All individual responses will be kept confidential and will be used solely for the purpose of developing an updated Solid Waste Master Plan for the District. Non-identifiable summaries of responses may be developed and shared publicly. 

    We appreciate your participation. The survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. 

    Collection of Personal Information: Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 1990 and Municipal Act 2001 for the purposes of garnering public input into the Solid Waste Master Plan. Personal information will be used and disclosed only for these purposes. By providing personal information, you consent to its collection, use, and disclosure. Contact: Clerk for the District Municipality of Muskoka, clerk@muskoka.on.ca or 705-645-2100 ext.4253

    Inclusion Statement: We are here to help and are committed to ensuring that everyone can participate, contribute, and be heard. If you require assistance or need a different survey format, please contact the Solid Waste division at 705-645-2100 or email waste@muskoka.on.ca  

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    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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