Admin & Finance

A Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event and the first one of the year in the Township of Algonquin Highlands will take place this Saturday, May 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Maple Lake Waste Disposal Site at 1302 McPhail Road. 

Please note that the Algonquin Highlands Council meeting that had been scheduled for 9 a.m. on Thursday, May 21 has been cancelled. Residents will be informed if the meeting is rescheduled. 

The next regular meeting of Algonquin Highlands Council takes place this Thursday, May 21 commencing at 9 a.m. You can view the agenda, which includes a link to the livestream, here.

Please note that all Township of Algonquin Highlands waste disposal sites will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday, May 18. Please remember to bring your pink Landfill User ID Card with you. 

Please note the Township of Algonquin Highlands Administrative Office and Dorset Recreation Centre will both be CLOSED on Monday, May 18 in observance of Victoria Day. The office and the DRC will re-open for their regular operating hours on the morning of Tuesday, May 19. 

The nomination period for the October 26 municipal election is now open!

The Township of Algonquin Highlands is implementing a Sewage System Maintenance Inspection Program (SSMIP) for its residents to help preserve and protect surface water and groundwater quality, in accordance with By-Law No. 2026-41. 

The next municipal election will be held on Monday, October 26, 2026.  Elections Ontario is now responsible for maintaining the Permanent Register of Elections for Ontario municipal elections. You may access the Elections Ontario Register to Vote portal here for more information and to register and/or confirm your information. 

The next regular meeting of Algonquin Highlands Council takes place this Thursday, May 7 commencing at 9 a.m. You can view the agenda, which includes a link to the livestream, here.

Please note that all Township of Algonquin Highlands waste disposal sites will transition to summer hours beginning this Friday, May 1. Please remember to bring your pink Landfill User ID Card with you.