UPDATE #20-22 COVID-19 - Changes at Waste Disposal Sites
For Immediate Release
Algonquin Highlands, Ontario
Thursday, June 25, 2020
6:00 pm
Release #20-22
Subject: COVID 19 Update - Changes at Waste Disposal Sites
The Township of Algonquin Highlands remains under a declared State of Emergency.
The Algonquin Highlands Emergency Control Group met earlier today to continue its assessment of the rapidly-evolving COVID-19 pandemic situation and its potential effects on Algonquin Highlands.
Updates from today’s meeting include information on changes in restrictions at waste disposal sites.
NEW INFORMATION:
Landfill Restrictions changing at MAPLE LAKE LANDFILL ONLY
Starting on Friday June 26
ONLY on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
This is to accommodate and manage the anticipated influx of items
Maple Lake Landfill will continue accepting household garbage and recycling.
Maple Lake Landfill will resume accepting:
| Material | Minimum charge | $/cubic yard |
| Construction and demolition materials, Shingles | $10 min | $60/yd3 |
| Bulky Items | $10 min | $60/yd3 |
| Household garbage >1 yd3 | $25/yd3 | |
| Brush (must be <4" diameter) | $15 min | $25/yd3 |
| Yard waste (leaves, etc.) | $10 min | $25/yd3 |
| Upholstered furniture/Mattress/box spring | $15 / piece | |
| CFC Appliances (Fridges, etc.) | $40 / each | |
| Scrap metal | no charge | |
| Electronics | no charge | |
| Tires on or off rim | no charge | |
| Boat | $8/foot | add $65 for motor |
Payment must be by debit or credit card using our new tap-to-pay system
CASH will not be accepted in keeping with COVID-related public health recommendations
MAPLE LAKE LANDFILL hours remain as follows:
| Monday | 1 pm to 7 pm | Household garbage and recycling only |
| Wednesday | 8 am - 1 pm | Household garbage and recycling only |
| Friday | 1 pm to 7 pm | All materials |
| Saturday | 8 am - 5 pm | All materials |
| Sunday | 10 am - 7 pm | All materials |
IMPORTANT:
- Please expect substantial delays during weekend hours
- Opening and closing are typically the busiest times
- If you are dropping off only household garbage and recycling you are encouraged to visit the site during less busy times/days
Any person verbally harassing or abusing site staff and/or failing to comply with the above requirements or regular waste facility rules/regulations will be suspended from attending the site.
For a list of all materials and charges, please visit https://www.algonquinhighlands.ca/disposal-fees.php
All Landfill Restriction Remain in Place at all OTHER LANDFILLS
Materials restrictions remain in place at Hawk Lake, Pine Springs, Dorset and Oxtongue Lake disposal sites while we ease back into full operations.
Until further notice, these three locations will continue to accept ONLY household waste <1 cubic yard and recycling.
Re-use centres at Maple, Dorset and Oxtongue will remain closed.
Alternative resources for repurposing good useable materials are available at:
- SIRCH Thrift Warehouse in Haliburton, where donations are accepted by appointment only, call 1-844-847-4381 to book. Please visit https://www.sirch.on.ca/social-enterprises/thrift-haliburton/ for additional information.
- 4C’s Lilly Ann Thrift Store in Haliburton. Donations accepted by appointment only, please call 705-457-3331 to book.
Often materials left at the road side with a “free” sign, will find new homes. There are a number of Haliburton County based “freecycle” and Buy & Sell groups on Facebook that you may find helpful to rehome good useable items.
For additional details on COVID-19 impacts on waste management, please visit www.algonquinhighlands.ca/landfill-impact.php.
REMINDERS:
1. FAQs: Find out how Township operations have been impacted by COVID-19 on our Frequently Asked Questions page.
2. Other Questions: If you cannot find the answer to your question on the Frequently Asked Questions page you may email your question to [email protected] or call 705-489-2379 ext. 369 and leave a message with your questions. Your email or phone call will be returned during normal business hours 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday. If your phone call or email is an emergency, please call 911.
We thank the public for their understanding as we work toward keeping our community safe and healthy in this uncertain time.
Contact Information:
Jonathan Wilker
Fire Chief/CEMC
Township of Algonquin Highlands
(705) 489-2379 ext. 369
Algonquin Highlands, ON K0M 1J2
[email protected]
Dawn Newhook
Clerk/Emergency Information Officer
Township of Algonquin Highlands
(705 489-2379 ext, 369
[email protected]
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