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, located at the addresses listed below.
Bright Pink cards were mailed out with your interim tax bill in February 2023. |
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 complete the replacement card form and information to request a replacement card will be e-mailed to you. Please 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 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
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
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 | 10pm-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), Canada Day (July 1). When Canada Day (July 1) falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the Monday following the Holiday (July 2 or 3) would have Holiday Monday hours.
Note: Easter Monday is NOT a public holiday, no holiday hours.
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 CHRISTMAS DAY (December 25)
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), Canada Day (July 1). NEW! When Canada Day (July 1) falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the Monday following the Holiday (July 2 or 3) will have Holiday Monday hours.
Note: Easter Monday is NOT a public holiday, no holiday hours.
Contact Information
Melissa Murray
Environmental Manager
Phone: 705-489-2379 Ext. 332
E-mail: [email protected]
Documents
Recycling GuideWaste Disposal Site Hours - new for 2023