Waste & Recycling

The next regular meeting of Algonquin Highlands Council takes place this Thursday, September 18 commencing at 9 a.m. You can view the agenda, which includes a link to the livestream, here.

There are plenty of opportunities to safely dispose of your household hazardous waste in September!

This time of year, residents may notice bees buzzing about at waste disposal sites. They are attracted to … let’s call them the sweet smells there. Here are a few tips to avoid encounters with bees while dropping off your waste and recycling:

Please note the front doors at the Township of Algonquin Highlands Administrative Office at 1123 North Shore Road are being replaced today - Wednesday, Sept. 3. Safe entry and exit from the building can be accommodated for visitors, however, please be aware there may be slight delays. Thank you for your patience. 

The next regular meeting of Algonquin Highlands Council takes place this Thursday, September 4 commencing at 9 a.m. You can view the agenda, which includes a link to the livestream, here. 

Please note the Algonquin Highlands Administrative Office will be closed on Monday, Sept. 1 for Labour Day, re-opening to the public at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 2. The Dorset Recreation Centre will also be closed, reopening on Tuesday. 

There will be two household hazardous waste collection events in Algonquin Highlands this Saturday, Aug. 16 - one at the Dorset Transfer Station from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and one at the Oxtongue Lake Waste Disposal Site from 2 to 4 p.m. Don't forget your Landfill User ID Card!

The next regular meeting of Algonquin Highlands Council takes place this Thursday, August 14 commencing at 9 a.m. You can view the agenda, which includes a link to the livestream, here. 

TAKE NOTICE the bus tour of municipal infrastructure for members of Algonquin Highlands Council for educational purposes that had been scheduled for Tuesday, August 12, 2025 has been cancelled. 

Please note that Household Hazardous Waste collection will be available at the Oxtongue Lake waste disposal site on Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 2 to 4 p.m. This is a newly added collection event!