Please utilize the WASTE WIZARD to assist you in finding the most current information on what is accepted where and site operating hours.
The Township operates four waste disposal sites.
Quick links:
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 below for "What's Accepted Where" or utilize the NEW "Waste Wizard" to quickly search and 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). Use of clear bags is mandatory, no materials in black or opaque bags are accepted at any site.
Important information
Landfill User ID cards
As noted above, a landfill user ID card, or cottage kit landfill pass, must be presented to the site attendant to access any of the Township of Algonquin Highlands Waste Disposal Sites. Cards are currently mailed out with interim tax bills every other year. Current cards in use were mailed in February of 2021 and will be valid until April 30, 2023.
Please Take good care of your card(s)! 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.
Have you lost your landfill card?
Replacement cards can be requested. Please send an e-mail to info@algonquinhighlands.ca including your name, mailing address, property address and the reason for your request (e.g. card lost, additional card requested, new residence).
Recycling is mandatory in Algonquin Highlands.
Check the Recycling & Waste Diversion Programs page for more information on our Blue Box and other recycling programs.
Household Hazardous Materials (such as paint, oils, cleaners, solvents, pesticides, corrosive, toxic and flammable materials)
Hazardous materials are only collected on special days. Please visit the Household Hazardous Waste events page for dates and collection details.
Waste Disposal Site Locations
Maple Lake Landfill - 1302 McPhail Road - off North Shored Rd, just west of St. Peters Road.
Pine Springs Landfill - 1326 Pine Springs Road - west off Hwy 35, north end of Kushog Lake
Dorset Transfer Station - 1087 Maple Ridge Road, 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 the NORTH side of the highway
Please Note: The Hawk Lake Landfill is now permanently closed
Waste Disposal Site Hours
For quick reference we have a printable version of waste disposal site hours of operation
Summer Hours: MAY 1 – OCTOBER 15 New Hours Summer 2023
Monday
Maple Lake Landfill 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Pine Springs Landfill closed
Dorset Transfer Station 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Oxtongue Lake Landfill 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Tuesday
Maple Lake Landfill 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (NEW day added!)
Pine Springs Landfill closed
Dorset Transfer Station 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Oxtongue Lake Landfill closed
Wednesday
Maple Lake Landfill 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Pine Springs Landfill closed (now open Thursday)
Dorset Transfer Station closed
Oxtongue Lake Landfill 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Thursday
Maple Lake Landfill closed
Pine Springs Landfill 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Dorset Transfer Station 12 noon to 5:00 PM
Oxtongue Lake Landfill closed
Friday
Maple Lake Landfill 10:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Pine Springs Landfill closed
Dorset Transfer Station 12 noon to 5:00 PM
Oxtongue Lake Landfill 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Saturday
Maple Lake Landfill 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Pine Springs Landfill 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Dorset Transfer Station 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Oxtongue Lake Landfill 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Sunday and Holiday Mondays
Maple Lake Landfill 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Pine Springs Landfill 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Dorset Transfer Station 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Oxtongue Lake Landfill 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
| Waste Site | Sun & Holiday Mondays |
Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Lake Landfill | 10am-6pm | 10am-6pm | 10am-5pm | 9am-1pm | Closed | 10am-5pm | 10am-5pm |
| Pine Springs Landfill | 10am-6pm | Closed | Closed | Closed | 1pm-6pm | Closed | 10am-5pm |
| Dorset Transfer Station | 10am-6pm | 9am-1pm | noon-6pm | Closed | 12pm-5pm | 12pm-5pm | 10am-5pm |
| Oxtongue Lake Landfill | 10am-6pm | 9am-1pm | Closed | 12pm-6pm | Closed | 9am-1pm | 10am-5pm |
Holiday Monday includes: Family Day, Victoria Day, Ontario Civic Holiday (August), Labour Day, Thanksgiving Day and, only if it falls on a Monday, 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: OCTOBER 16 – APRIL 30
Monday
Maple Lake Landfill 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Pine Springs Landfill closed
Dorset Transfer Station 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Oxtongue Lake Landfill closed
Tuesday
Maple Lake Landfill closed
Pine Springs Landfill closed
Dorset Transfer Station 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Oxtongue Lake Landfill closed
Wednesday
Maple Lake Landfill 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Pine Springs Landfill 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Dorset Transfer Station closed
Oxtongue Lake Landfill 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Thursday
Maple Lake Landfill closed
Pine Springs Landfill closed
Dorset Transfer Station 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Oxtongue Lake Landfill closed
Friday
Maple Lake Landfill 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Pine Springs Landfill closed
Dorset Transfer Station closed
Oxtongue Lake Landfill closed
Saturday
Maple Lake Landfill 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Pine Springs Landfill closed
Dorset Transfer Station 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Oxtongue Lake Landfill closed
Sunday and Holiday Mondays
Maple Lake Landfill 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Pine Springs Landfill 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Dorset Transfer Station 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Oxtongue Lake Landfill 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
| Waste Site | Sun & Holiday Mondays |
Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Lake Landfill | 10am-3pm | 10am-2pm | Closed | 10am-2pm | Closed | 10am-2pm | 10am-2pm |
| Pine Springs Landfill | 10am-3pm | Closed | Closed | 10am-2pm | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| Dorset Transfer Station | 10am-3pm | 10am-2pm | 10am-2pm | Closed | 10am-2pm | Closed | 10am-2pm |
| Oxtongue Lake Landfill | 10am-3pm | Closed | Closed | 10am-2pm | Closed | Closed | Closed |
*All Sites Closed December 25 and January 1
Holiday Monday includes: Family Day, Victoria Day, Ontario Civic Holiday (August), Labour Day, Thanksgiving Day and, only if it falls on a Mondday, Boxing Day (December 26), Canada Day (July 1). 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, no holiday hours.
All sites closed December 25 and January 1
Disposal Fees & What’s Accepted Where
Please utilize the WASTE WIZARD to assist you in finding the most current information on what is accepted where and site operating hours.
| Waste Type | Fee (effective Jan 1 2023) |
Accepted at: |
|---|---|---|
| Household Garbage, ≤ 1 cubic yard | No Charge | Maple Lake, Pine Springs, Dorset, Oxtongue |
| Bulk Garbage, > 1 cubic yard |
$35/cu.yard |
Maple Lake, Dorset, Oxtongue |
| Blue Box Recyclables | No Charge | Maple Lake, Pine Springs, Dorset, Oxtongue |
| Scrap Metal (unless otherwise specified) | No Charge | Maple Lake, Dorset, Oxtongue |
| Tires — from a vehicle, on and off rim | No Charge | Maple Lake, Oxtongue |
| Tires -- contaminated with wood, metal, concrete, etc./filled/used for construction | $20/tire | Maple Lake, Oxtongue |
| CFC/Freon Appliance—tagged | No Charge | Maple Lake, Dorset, Oxtongue |
| CFC/Freon Appliance—untagged | $40/unit | Maple Lake, Dorset, Oxtongue |
| Appliance except CFC/Freon | No Charge | Maple Lake, Dorset, Oxtongue |
| Mattress, Box Spring, Upholstered furniture | $30/piece | Maple Lake, Dorset, Oxtongue |
| Non-upholstered furniture (wood, plastic, etc.) | $15/piece | Maple Lake, Dorset, Oxtongue |
| Construction/ Demolition Waste | $67/cu.yard minimum $15 charge $100/cu. yard -- if special handling required |
Maple Lake, Dorset*, Oxtongue *No concrete accepted at Dorset |
| Shingles Note: Shingles must be separated from other Construction/Demolition waste at the Maple Lake site. |
$60/cu. yard | Maple Lake, Dorset, Oxtongue |
| Brush | $30/cu.yard with min. $15 charge | Maple Lake |
| Leaves, mulch, wood chips, natural yard waste | $25/cu.yard with minimum $15 charge | Maple Lake, Oxtongue |
| Bulky Waste/Large Items |
$67/cu. yard |
Maple Lake, Dorset, Oxtongue |
| Contaminated Soil - with prior approval (please contact Environmental Coordinator) | $70/cu.yard minimum charge $70 |
Maple Lake, Oxtongue |
| Propane Tank/Cylinder | No Charge | Maple Lake, Dorset, Oxtongue |
| Household Batteries -- single use, rechargeable |
No Charge | Maple Lake, Dorset, Oxtongue |
| Battery — Automotive/Marine/ATV/Equipment | Only accepted at Household Hazardous Waste Events. |
infomation in regard to 2023 events/programs not yet available |
| Fluorescent Light Tubes, UV bulbs | $0.50/foot | Maple Lake, Dorset, Oxtongue |
| Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL) Bulbs | No Charge | Maple Lake, Dorset, Oxtongue |
| Empty plastic Automotive Fluid Containers | No Charge | Maple Lake, Dorset, Oxtongue |
| Paint, Household Hazardous Waste | Only accepted at Household Hazardous Waste Events. |
infomation in regard to 2023 events/programs not yet available |
| Electronics (computers, printers, stereos, tvs) | No Charge | Maple Lake, Dorset, Oxtongue |
| Canoe, kayak, paddleboard (SUP) | $40 each | Maple Lake, Dorset, Oxtongue |
| Pedal boat | $8/ft | Maple Lake, Dorset, Oxtongue |
| Boat — motor & gas tank removed | $8/ft | Maple Lake, Dorset, Oxtongue |
| Boat — including motor, gas tank removed | $8/ft plus $65 | Maple Lake, Dorset, Oxtongue |
What’s a cubic yard?
The disposal fee for bulk garbage, construction material, brush, etc. is based on the load size or volume of material that is brought in. The unit of measurement is a cubic yard. A cubic yard is a unit of volume that measures 3 feet x 3 feet x 3 feet. Not sure of the volume of your vehicle or trailer? measure it up, length (in feet) x width (in feet) x height materials are stacked, that gives you the cubic feet of material, then divide by 27 to get the cubic yards (for example a standard pick up truck with a 6.5 foot bed = 6.5' x 5.5' x 1.75' = 62.5 sq ft / 27 = 2.3 cubic yards.
Payment Options
Debit or credit only (contactless payments). No cash or cheques.
Contact Information
Melissa Murray
Environmental Manager
Phone: 705-489-2379 Extension 332
E-mail: mmurray@algonquinhighlands.ca
Documents
Contractor Authorization FormLandfill Location Map
Recycling Guide
Waste Disposal Site Hours - new for 2023