Please utilize the WASTE WIZARD to assist you in finding the most current informaton on what is accepted where and site operating hours.
The Township operates four waste disposal sites, located at the addresses listed below.
Bright Orange cards were mailed out with your interim tax bill in February 2021. |
Not all sites accept all materials, so be sure to check the "Waste Wizard" to learn where various materials are accepted and if there are fees associated with those materials. All sites accept household garbage and blue box materials (paper, plastic, glass).
Have you lost your landfill card? Replacement cards can be requested. Please visit /wastewizard.php#!rc-page=480040, complete the form and a replacement card will be mailed to you. Take good care of your card! You are welcome to laminate it, apply protective coatings, secure it in a case, etc. Please note that digital copies (photographs, scans, etc.) and other types of reproductions are not accepted.
Recycling is mandatory in Algonquin Highlands. Check the
Waste Disposal Site Locations
| Maple Lake Landfill | 1302 McPhail Road -- off North Shore Road, Beech Lake |
| Hawk Lake Landfill | Permanently closed |
| Pine Springs Landfill | 1326 Pine Springs Rd. -- off Hwy. 35, north end of Kushog Lake |
| Dorset Transfer Station | 1087 Maple Ridge Dr., Dorset -- off Kawagama Lake Rd. (County Rd. 8) |
| Oxtongue Lake Landfill | 3401 Hwy. 60 -- about 4 km east of the intersection with Hwy. 35, on north side of highway |
*Residents are restricted to using the waste management sites in the geographic township where their property is located. Residents from either geographic township may use the Pine Springs Landfill.
Waste Disposal Site Hours of Operation
Please note: Hawk Lake Landfill is now permanently closed (effective Oct 15 2021)
Click here for a printable copy of the Hours of Operation.
Summer Hours: MAY 1 – OCTOBER 15
Monday
Maple Lake Landfill 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Pine Springs Landfill CLOSED
Dorset Transfer Station 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Oxtongue Lake Landfill 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Tuesday
Maple Lake Landfill CLOSED
Pine Springs Landfill CLOSED
Dorset Transfer Station 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Oxtongue Lake Landfill CLOSED
Wednesday
Maple Lake Landfill 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Pine Springs Landfill 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Dorset Transfer Station CLOSED
Oxtongue Lake Landfill 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Thursday
Maple Lake Landfill CLOSED
Pine Springs Landfill CLOSED
Dorset Transfer Station NOON to 5:00 PM
Oxtongue Lake Landfill CLOSED
Friday
Maple Lake Landfill 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Pine Springs Landfill CLOSED
Dorset Transfer Station NOON to 5:00 PM
Oxtongue Lake Landfill 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Saturday
Maple Lake Landfill 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Pine Springs Landfill 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Dorset Transfer Station 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Oxtongue Lake Landfill 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Sunday and Holiday Mondays
Maple Lake Landfill 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Pine Springs Landfill 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Dorset Transfer Station 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Oxtongue Lake Landfill 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
| Waste Site | Sun & Holiday Mondays** |
Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Lake Landfill | 10am-7pm | 1pm-7pm | 8am-1pm | 1pm-7pm | 8am-5pm | ||
| Pine Springs Landfill | 10am-7pm | 1pm-7pm | 8am-5pm | ||||
| Dorset Transfer Station | 10am-7pm | 8am-1pm | 1pm-7pm | 12pm-5pm | 12pm-5pm | 8am-5pm | |
| Oxtongue Lake Landfill | 10am-7pm | 8am-1pm | 1pm-7pm | 8am-1pm | 8am-5pm |
**Holiday Monday includes:
Family Day, Victoria Day, Ontario Civic Holiday (August), Labour Day, Thanksgiving Day and the following public holidays only if they fall on a Monday: New Years Day (Jan 1), Canada Day (July 1), Boxing Day (December 26). NEW! When Canada Day (July 1) falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the Monday following the Holiday (July 2 or 3) shall have Holiday Monday hours.
Note: Easter Monday is NOT a public holiday.
Winter Hours: OCTOBER 16 – APRIL 30
| Waste Site | Sun & Holiday Monday |
Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Lake Landfill | 10am-3pm | 10am-2pm | 10am-2pm | 10am-2pm | 10am-2pm | ||
| Pine Springs Landfill | 10am-3pm | 10am-2pm | |||||
| Dorset Transfer Station | 10am-3pm | 10am-2pm | 10am-2pm | 10am-2pm | 10am-2pm | ||
| Oxtongue Lake Landfill | 10am-3pm | 10am-2pm |
*ALL SITES CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY (December 25)
Contact Information
Melissa Murray
Environmental Coordinator
Phone: 705-489-2379 Ext. 332
E-mail: mmurray@algonquinhighlands.ca
Documents
Landfill Hours of OperationRecycling Guide