Maple Lake - 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Pine Springs - Closed
Dorset Transfer Station - 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Oxtongue Lake - 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Locations, Hours, Materials Accepted
Waste Disposal Sites
Note: Site attendants are not able to assist in lifting heavy items. If you required assistance to load items in your vehicle, please ensure you have assistance for unloading at the site.
The Township of Algonquin Highlands operates four waste management sites and offers a broad range of waste diversion programs. You will need a Township of Algonquin Highlands Landfill User ID card, Cottage Kit landfill pass, or have a completed contractor authorization form to access waste management sites. Materials can be brought to any of the four waste management sites during operating hours. There is no curbside collection of waste in the Township of Algonquin Highlands
Site Hours
A printable copy of site hours is available for download (link opens a PDF document in new tab), or you may ask for a printed copy at any waste disposal site or the Township office.
May 1 to October 15
Summer Hours
Maple Lake - 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Pine Springs - Closed
Dorset Transfer Station - noon to 6:00 PM
Oxtongue Lake - Closed
Maple Lake - 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Pine Springs - Closed
Dorset Transfer Station - Closed
Oxtongue Lake - noon to 6:00 PM
Maple Lake - Closed
Pine Springs - 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Dorset Transfer Station - Noon to 5:00 PM
Oxtongue Lake - Closed
Maple Lake - 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Pine Springs - Closed
Dorset Transfer Station - Noon to 5:00 PM
Oxtongue Lake - 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Maple Lake - 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Pine Springs - 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Dorset Transfer Station - 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Oxtongue Lake - 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Maple Lake - 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Pine Springs - 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Dorset Transfer Station - 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Oxtongue Lake - 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Summer holidays
All sites open 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM on the following days:
- Victoria Day (3rd Monday in May)
- Monday following Canada Day (July 1) only if July 1 falls on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday
- Civic Holiday (1st Monday in August)
- Labour Day (1st Monday in September)
- Thanksgiving Day (2nd Monday in October)
October 16 to April 30
Winter Hours
Please be aware that winter conditions may cause closures or delays in waste site openings. When road conditions are poor, please check news and notices, social media or the Haliburton County waste wizard for any changes to waste disposal site hours or operations.
Maple Lake - 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Pine Springs - Closed
Dorset Transfer Station - 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Oxtongue Lake - Closed
Maple Lake - Closed
Pine Springs - Closed
Dorset Transfer Station - 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Oxtongue Lake - Closed
Maple Lake - 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Pine Springs - 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Dorset Transfer Station - Closed
Oxtongue Lake - 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Maple Lake - Closed
Pine Springs - Closed
Dorset Transfer Station - 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Oxtongue Lake - Closed
Maple Lake - 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Pine Springs - Closed
Dorset Transfer Station - Closed
Oxtongue Lake - Closed
Maple Lake - 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Pine Springs - Closed
Dorset Transfer Station - 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Oxtongue Lake - Closed
Maple Lake - 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Pine Springs - 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Dorset Transfer Station - 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Oxtongue Lake - 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Winter holidays
- All sites Closed December 25 and January 1
- December 26, 2024 - Maple, Dorset, Oxtongue Open 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- All sites open 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Family Day (3rd Monday in February)
Locations & Materials accepted
Maple Lake Waste Disposal Site
1302 McPhail Road
Materials accepted:
- Household Waste and Recycling (in clear bags or open containers only)
- Waste Electronics
- Leaf and Yard Waste
- Brush <4" in diameter
- Construction Materials
- Mattresses and Furniture
- Appliances, Scrap Metal, Tires
- ReUse Centre
Pine Springs Waste Disposal Site
1326 Pine Springs Road
Materials accepted
- Household Waste and Recycling only (must be in clear bags or open containers)
Dorset Transfer Station Waste Disposal Site
1087 Maple Ridge Drive, Dorset, ON
Materials accepted:
- Household Waste and Recycling (in clear bags or open containers only)
- Waste Electronics
- Construction Materials
- Mattresses and Furniture
- Appliances, Scrap Metal
- ReUse Centre
Oxtongue Lake Waste Disposal Site
3401 Hwy. 60, Dwight
Materials accepted:
- Household Waste and Recycling (in clear bags or open containers only)
- Waste Electronics
- Leaf and Yard Waste
- Construction Materials
- Mattresses and Furniture
- Appliances, Scrap Metal, Tires
- ReUse Centre
Contact Information
Environmental Manager
Melissa Murray
705-489-2379 extension 332
mmurray@algonquinhighlands.ca
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