Commercial landfill accounts are available for businesses. The commercial landfill account application form must be completed and submitted for approval. Review of applications generally takes 7-10 days but this timing may vary.
Waste Disposal Fees
Waste Disposal Fees are payable by Debit or Credit Card. Fees must be paid in full before any materials can be off loaded.
| Waste Type | Fee | Accepted at: |
|---|---|---|
| Household Garbage, ≤ 1 cubic yard | No Charge | Maple Lake, Pine Springs, Dorset, Oxtongue |
| Bulk Garbage, > 1 cubic yard |
$35/cu.yard |
Maple Lake, Dorset, Oxtongue |
| Blue Box Recyclables | No Charge | Maple Lake, Pine Springs, Dorset, Oxtongue |
| Scrap Metal (unless otherwise specified) | No Charge | Maple Lake, Dorset, Oxtongue |
| Tires — from a vehicle, on and off rim | No Charge | Maple Lake, Oxtongue |
| Tires -- contaminated with wood, metal, concrete, etc./filled/used for construction | $20/tire | Maple Lake, Oxtongue |
| CFC/Freon Appliance—tagged | No Charge | Maple Lake, Dorset, Oxtongue |
| CFC/Freon Appliance—untagged | $40/unit | Maple Lake, Dorset, Oxtongue |
| Appliance except CFC/Freon | No Charge | Maple Lake, Dorset, Oxtongue |
| Mattress, Box Spring, Upholstered furniture | $30/piece | Maple Lake, Dorset, Oxtongue |
| Non-upholstered furniture (wood, plastic, etc.) | $15/piece | Maple Lake, Dorset, Oxtongue |
| Construction/ Demolition Waste | $67/cu.yard minimum $15 charge $100/cu. yard -- if special handling required |
Maple Lake, Dorset*, Oxtongue *No concrete accepted at Dorset |
| Shingles Note: Shingles must be separated from other Construction/Demolition waste at the Maple Lake site. |
$60/cu. yard | Maple Lake, Dorset, Oxtongue |
| Brush | $30/cu.yard with min. $15 charge | Maple Lake |
| Leaves, mulch, wood chips, natural yard waste | $25/cu.yard with minimum $15 charge | Maple Lake, Oxtongue |
| Bulky Waste/Large Items |
$67/cu. yard |
Maple Lake, Dorset, Oxtongue |
| Contaminated Soil - with prior approval (please contact Environmental Coordinator) | $70/cu.yard minimum charge $70 |
Maple Lake, Oxtongue |
| Propane Tank/Cylinder | No Charge | Maple Lake, Dorset, Oxtongue |
| Household Batteries -- single use, rechargeable |
No Charge | Maple Lake, Dorset, Oxtongue |
| Battery — Automotive/Marine/ATV/Equipment | Only accepted at Household Hazardous Waste Events. |
|
| Fluorescent Light Tubes, UV bulbs | $0.50/foot | Maple Lake, Dorset, Oxtongue |
| Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL) Bulbs | No Charge | Maple Lake, Dorset, Oxtongue |
| Empty plastic Automotive Fluid Containers | No Charge | Maple Lake, Dorset, Oxtongue |
| Paint, Household Hazardous Waste | Only accepted at Household Hazardous Waste Events. |
|
| Electronics (computers, printers, stereos, tvs) | No Charge | Maple Lake, Dorset, Oxtongue |
| Canoe, kayak, paddleboard (SUP) | $40 each | Maple Lake, Dorset, Oxtongue |
| Pedal boat | $8/ft | Maple Lake, Dorset, Oxtongue |
| Boat — motor & gas tank removed | $8/ft | Maple Lake, Dorset, Oxtongue |
| Boat — including motor, gas tank removed | $8/ft plus $65 | Maple Lake, Dorset, Oxtongue |
Contact Information
Environmental Manager
Melissa Murray
705-489-2379 extension 332
mmurray@algonquinhighlands.ca
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