Waste & Recycling

The Township of Algonquin Highlands is hiring a Public Works Operator to be based out of the Dorset Yard. 

Please note the Township of Algonquin Highlands Administrative Office will be closed on Tuesday, July 1 for Canada Day, re-opening to the public on Wednesday, July 2 at 8 a.m. 

Please note the Township of Algonquin Highlands Administrative Office will be closed on Tuesday, July 1 for Canada Day, re-opening to the public on Wednesday, July 2 at 8 a.m. 

Please note that all Algonquin Highlands waste disposal sites will follow their regular operating hours throughout the weekend, as well as Monday, June 30 and Tuesday, July 1. There will be no special holiday hours in effect - all AH waste disposal will continue to operate according to their regular schedules.

The next regular meeting of Algonquin Highlands Council takes place this Thursday, June 19 commencing at 9 a.m. You can view the agenda, which includes a link to the livestream, here. 

The Township of Algonquin Highlands is introducing the Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) to process and adjudicate contraventions of its regulatory by-laws and provincial regulations, including those applying to short-term rentals, noise, parking and more.

The Cottage Kit offers a convenient, affordable and simple alternative to managing your landfill cards at your rental cottage.

Council invites letters of interest from members of the public who are interested in serving on the Environment and Stewardship Committee for the remaining term of Council. 

Please note the Algonquin Highlands Administrative Office at 1123 North Shore Road will be closed on Monday, May 19 for Victoria Day, re-opening to the public on Tuesday, May 20 at 8 a.m.