Household Hazardous Waste event at Oxtongue Lake: August 16

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!

There are also lots of other opportunities to safely dispose of your household hazardous waste this year:

Saturday, August 16, 2025, at the Dorset Transfer Station from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Saturday, September 13, 2025, at the West Guilford Landfill (11903 Hwy 118) from 8 a.m. to noon

Saturday, September 20, 2025, at the S.G. Nesbit Arena (55 Parkside St., Minden) from 8 a.m. to noon

Saturday, September 27, 2025, at the Tory Hill Landfill (19178 Hwy 118) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Last event for 2025, Saturday, October 18, 2025, at the Maple Lake Waste Disposal Site (1302 McPhail Rd, Algonquin Highlands), 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Only have paint to dispose of? Home Hardware in Minden and Haliburton accept paint year-round! Ensure your paint is in its original can or container and has a secure lid.

Batteries (under 5kg) and lightbulbs (all kinds) can be dropped off at most waste disposal sites any time – check with your local site for details.