Township of Algonquin Highlands, Public Works

Township of Algonquin Highlands

Site: Dorset Transfer Station

Service: Public Works - Waste Disposal Sites

Record #: HAL0292

Last Modified: 03 Oct 2024

Last Full Update: 30 May 2024

Description

Description (Service)

Algonquin Highlands has 4 Landfill 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, check for "What's Accepted Where" on the website or utilize the "Waste Wizard" to quickly search and learn where various materials are accepted and if there are fees associated with those materials. 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.

Check the Recycling & Waste Diversion Programs page for more information on Blue Box and other recycling programs.

Service Details

Hours	Stanhope Office: Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm Visit the website for individual landfill 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 purcahse. 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	Service

Address and Location

Located In Community	Minden
Address & Map	1087 Maple Ridge Dr Minden, ON Canada K0M 1J2
Physical Access	Fully Accessible - Washroom, Entrance, Parking

Contact Information

Office Phone	705-489-2379
Fax	705-489-3491
E-Mail	info@algonquinhighlands.ca
Website	https://www.algonquinhighlands.ca/
Social Media	Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AH.TWP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/algonquinhighlands/?hl=en X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/AHtownship
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