Waste & Recycling

The next regular meeting of Algonquin Highlands Council takes place this Thursday, January 15 commencing at 9 a.m. You can view the agenda, which includes a link to the livestream, here.

As of Jan. 1, 2026, an enhanced recycling program is in effect in the Township of Algonquin Highlands and throughout the province, allowing residents to recycle the same materials regardless of where they live and to recycle more items than before. 

Please note the Declaration of a Significant Weather Event that was issued by the Township of Algonquin Highlands, the County of Haliburton and its other member municipalities on December 28, 2025, will officially be lifted as of noon on Wednesday, December 30, 2025. 

In response to a major freezing rain event in the area, The County of Haliburton, the Township of Minden Hills, the Township of Algonquin Highlands, the Municipality of Highlands East, and the Municipality of Dysart et al declared a Significant Weather Event at 12:00 p.m. local time on December 28. This weather event will impact travel and services throughout the County. This declaration is made pursuant to Ontario Regulation 239/02, Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways.

Please note the Algonquin Highlands Administrative Office at 1123 North Shore Road will close for the holidays at noon on Wednesday, Dec. 24, re-opening to the public at 8 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 2. The AH Trails Office at 20130 Highway 35 North will also close at noon on Christmas Eve Day, re-opening for regular operating hours on Friday, Jan. 2. Trails will remain open on a weather-dependent basis. 

With the holidays approaching, please be aware that all Algonquin Highlands waste disposal sites will be CLOSED on Christmas Day and New Year's Day. The operating hours for AH waste disposal sites during the holiday period are as follows: 

The next regular meeting of Algonquin Highlands Council takes place this Thursday, December 11 commencing at 10 a.m. You can view the agenda, which includes a link to the livestream, here.

The Township of Algonquin Highlands is seeking applications from experienced, qualified people for the position of Public Works Supervisor.

Notice: The Council of the Corporation of the Township of Algonquin Highlands intends to consider the Comprehensive Fees and Charges By-Law for 2026 at its regular meeting to be held December 11, 2025.