Hazardous Waste Collection events for 2019 are now complete. Household Hazardous Waste cannot be accepted at any Township of Algonquin Highlands Waste Disposal Site until the next collection event in 2020. If you are uncertain where and how to dispose of waste items, please use the waste wizard to search for your read more
Due to a recent water leak the Dorset Office has experienced some damage. The office will remain closed until we are able to obtain a professional evaluation of the damage. To arrange an appointment with the Building Department or Fire Services, please call 705-489-2379. We apologize for any read more
The Township of Algonquin Highlands waste disposal sites will be operating on winter hours effective October 16. Winter Hours (October 16 to April 30): Mondays: Maple 10am-2pm, Hawk 10am-2pm, Dorset 10am-2pm Tuesdays: Hawk 10am-2pm, Dorset 10am-2pm Wednesdays: Maple 10am-2pm, Pine Springs 10am-2pm, Oxtongue 10am-2pm Thursdays: Hawk Lake 10am-2pm, Dorset read more
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Enhanced Security at Landfills The Township of Algonquin Highlands takes workplace safety very seriously and is committed to providing workspaces that are safe and harassment-free. Sadly, incidents of worker harassment have been on the rise, particularly at our Waste Disposal Sites. There have been increased incidents of illegal dumping, failure to pay applicable fees, dumping without read more
Final 2019 Tax Bills have been mailed. Due dates for payments are July 19, 2019 and September 20, 2019. For further information about your tax bill and payments please read more
The newest edition of the Township Talk Newsletter is now available to view on-line. A copy of the newsletter is included with your Final Tax read more
Dorset Heritage Museum Expansion Project Receives an Ontario Trillium Foundation Grant Algonquin Highlands - The Township of Algonquin Highlands is excited to announce that it has been successful in securing a $150,000 Capital grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation to assist in costs associated with a 960 square foot expansion project at the Dorset Heritage Museum. The grant contract read more
Please see the attached Certificate of Election Results for the 2018 Municipal Election for the Township of Algonquin Highlands. For more information, please contact: Matt Gower Municipal Clerk Phone: 705-489-2379 read more
The Ministry of Environment, Conservation & Parks has confirmed a Blue Green Algae bloom was present on Big Brother Lake on September 7th 2018. The bloom has since dissipated, however, it is possible for more to develop in the future. Blue Green Algae can release toxins. If a new bloom is observed: Avoid skin contact. Do not ingest. Keep pets away. Do not eat fish caught in the read more
