Record #: HAL0423
Last Modified: 01 Jul 2025
Last Full Update: 30 Jun 2025

Description

Description (Service)

Algonquin Highlands has four waste disposal sites:

  • Oxtongue Landfill - 3401 Hwy 60
  • Dorset Transfer Station - 1087 Maple Ridge Dr
  • Pine Springs Landfill - 1326 Pine Springs Rd
  • Maple Lake Landfill - 1302 McPhail Rd

Not all sites accept all materials. Visit Haliburton County Waste Wizard to see where various materials are accepted, as well as fees (if applicable).

All sites accept household garbage and blue box materials (paper, plastic, glass). Use of clear bags is mandatory; no materials in black or opaque bags are accepted at any site. Visit the Recycling & Waste Diversion Programs page for more information.


Service Details

Hours Visit Waste Disposal Sites for operating hours
Areas Served Algonquin Highlands
Eligibility Residents or cottage owners of the municipality of Algonquin Highlands
Application Landfill user ID card are mailed out with interim tax bills every year. Cottage kit passes are available for purchase. Replacement cards can be requested via email to mmurray@algonquinhighlands.ca including your name, mailing address, property address and the reason for your request (e.g. card lost, additional card requested, new residence).
Languages English
Fees Some fees may apply. Visit website or call for further details.

Address and Location

Located In Community Algonquin Highlands
Address & Map
1302 McPhail Rd
Algonquin Highlands, ON
Canada K0M 1J1
Physical Access Fully Accessible - Washroom, Entrance, Parking

Contact Information

Office Phone 705-489-2379
Fax 705-489-3491
E-Mail info@algonquinhighlands.ca
Website www.algonquinhighlands.ca/
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AH.TWP
Instagram Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/algonquinhighlands/?hl=en
Primary Contact Melissa Murray, Environmental Manager; Phone: ext 332; Email: mmurray@algonquinhighlands.ca
Alternate Contact Adam Thorn, Public Works Manager; Phone: ext 348; Email: athorn@algonquinhighlands.ca

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