Starting April 4th the no-charge weekly garbage bag limit at District Waste Facilities will be reduced.
It means you’ll only be able to bring 2 bags per week to the facilities free of charge instead of three.
The changes were approved by District Council in December as part of a strategy towards 60% Diversion.
The District says reducing garbage is critical to extending the life of Muskoka’s one remaining landfill and ensuring a secure, long-term way to manage Muskoka’s garbage.
In 2020, the District landfilled over 32,000 tonnes (that’s over 70 million pounds) of garbage with the average person in Muskoka throwing out approximately 760 pounds of ‘stuff’ alone.
“Protecting the environment has always been a top priority for Muskoka and our residents,” says Fred Jahn, Commissioner of Engineering and Public Works. “Changes like this will encourage us to think differently about what we throw away. By using our blue box or green bin and increasing diversion, we can reduce garbage and greenhouse gas emissions and, most importantly, extend the lifespan of our only landfill.”
Changes at Waste Facilities – starting April 4th, 2022
- weekly limit of no-charge household bagged garbage will be reduced to 2 bags from 3 bags, starting the week of April 4, 2022
- hours of operation remain normal – noting seasonal hours for select Waste Facilities change in May
