Garbage and Recycling

Collection Issues

The District of Muskoka is responsible for waste management and garbage pick up. Please contact the District of Muskoka Engineering and Public Works Department at 705-645-6764.

• Any service interruptions will be posted on their website.

Garbage Collection Calendar

• You can find out your collection day, download, and print your collection calendar by using the District of Muskoka's Online Collection Calendar Tool.
• Download their new Mobile App by searching “Muskoka Recycles” in the App Store.

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Sorting Garbage and Recycling

The District of Muskoka offers their Waste Wizard Tool to help you determine how to recycle or dispose of your item.

• Supporting documentation is available for you to download through the District of Muskoka website.

Roadside Collection and Bear Bins

• Roadside bear bins are acceptable to hold household bagged garbage in solid coloured bags and sorted bagged recycling in clear bags. Both material should be visible to ensure collection. ideally, the roadside bear bin should be secured to a concrete pad.
• If you are using a bear bin, make sure it has been in an approved location. It must be located 5 meters from the travelled roadway and visible to the collection driver. Please make sure the area around it and path leading to it are clear of snow, allowing the driver easy access. Bins that are not cleared will not be collected.
• Bins require identification of 911 municipal address and a flag to indicate whether it contains waste.
• For more information on bear bins and roadside collection, contact the District of Muskoka Engineering and Public Works Department at 705-645-6764.

Contact Information

• For garbage, recycling and curbside collection related inquiries, please contact the District of Muskoka Engineering and Public Works department at 705-645-6764.

Eveleigh Transfer Station

• The designated transfer station for residents and visitors of the Township of Muskoka Lakes is located at:

Eveleigh Transfer Station

1174 Eveleigh Road

Port Carling, ON

• For more information and hours of operation, you can contact the Eveleigh Transfer Station directly at 705-765-5955 or the District of Muskoka Engineering and Public Works department at 705-645-6764.
• For large volumes of waste, please visit the Rosewarne Landfill in Bracebridge. Details can be found on the District of Muskoka website.

Drop-Off Facilities

• Muskoka's Full-Time Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Facility is located at:

Brendar Environmental

1122 Rosewarne Dr.

Bracebridge, ON

Other transfer stations around Muskoka offer selected dates and times for you to drop off your household hazardous waste. Visit the District of Muskoka Household Hazardous Waste page to view their drop off schedule.

Where to purchase a Blue Box

Blue Boxes are available for purchase at the District of Muskoka office. For hours of operation, fees, and other details, please visit their website or call the District of Muskoka office at 705-645-2231.

• You can also purchase a Blue Box at hardware stores and other retail locations throughout Muskoka.
• Please visit the District of Muskoka website for alternate containers that can be used to dispose of your recyclables.