NewsMaple Lake landfill in Algonquin Highlands ready to accept more items SHARE ON: Sue Black, staff Wednesday, Jun. 24th, 2020 (Google Maps Streetview image.)Landfill Restrictions changing at MAPLE LAKE ONLY – starting June 26Starting on Friday June 26ONLY on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays This is to accommodate and manage the anticipated influx of itemsMaple Lake Landfill will continue accepting household garbage and recycling. Maple Lake Landfill will resume accepting: Items Min charge$/cubic yardConstruction and Demolition materials, Shingles$10 min.$60/yd3Bulky items $10 min60/yd3Household garbage >1 yd3 $25/yd3Brush (must be <4” dia)$15 min$25/yd3Yard waste (leaves, etc.) $10 min $25/yd3Upholstered furniture/Mattress/Box spring$15/pieceCFC Appliances (fridges etc.) $40/each Scrap metalNo chargeElectronicsNo chargeTires on or off rimNo charge Boat$8/foot $65 for motorPayment must be by debit or credit card using our new tap-to-pay systemCASH will not be accepted in keeping with COVID-related public health recommendations Monday Wednesday Friday Saturday SundayIMPORTANT:MAPLE LAKE LANDFILL hours are as follows: 1 pm to 7 pm – Household garbage and recycling only 8 am to 1 pm – Household garbage and recycling only 1 pm to 7 pm – All materials 8 am to 5 pm – All materials 10 am to 7 pm – All materials Please expect substantial delays during weekend hours Opening and closing are typically the busiest times If you are dropping off only household garbage and recycling you are encouraged tovisit the site during less busy times/daysFor a list of all materials and charges, please visit https://www.algonquinhighlands.ca/disposal-fees.phpAll Landfill Restriction Remain in Place – OTHER LANDFILLSMaterials restrictions remain in place at Hawk Lake, Pine Springs, Dorset and Oxtongue Lake disposal sites while we ease back into full operations.Until further notice, these three locations will continue to accept ONLY household waste <1 cubic yard and recycling.For additional details on COVID-19 impacts on waste management, please visitwww.algonquinhighlands.ca/landfill-impact.php.We thank the public for their understanding as we work toward keeping our community safe and healthy.Contact Information:Melissa Murray Environmental Coordinator Township of Algonquin Highlands (705)-489-2379 ext. 332mmurray@algonquinhighlands.caAdam Thorn Operations Manager Township of Algonquin Highlands (705) 489-2379 ext. 325 athorn@algonquinhighlands.ca
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