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South Archipelago - Facilities and Hours of Operation

The Township operates three road-access transfer stations in the southern portion of The Archipelago:
  • Crane Lake
  • Healey Lake
  • Woods Bay

As well, the Township operates two water-access sites seasonally on Georgian Bay:
  • Devil's Elbow
  • Sheep Head


2023 Update: Payment Methods 

There are three new payment methods for disposal fees at the transfer stations and Site 9 Landfill. As of July 1, 2023, cash will no longer be accepted.

PayPal (via QR Code) 
When you arrive at the transfer stations or landfill, the attendant will inform you of any applicable fees for payable items according to Waste By-Law 2022-08. You will then scan the QR Code displayed with your cell phone, enter the dollar value, complete the transaction, and present the attendant with the confirmation of payment. We recommend you download the PayPal app and create an account prior to going to the transfer stations and landfill to save yourself time.

Waste Tags
Waste Tags can be purchased at the Township Office, Holiday Cove Marina, and Site 9 (via the debit terminal). Please check our website for updates on where waste tags can be purchased. Waste Tags are $2.50 per tag and must be purchased in advance and provided to the attendant upon waste disposal.  

Debit Terminal (Site 9)
The option to pay via debit terminal is only available at Site 9 Landfill. The debit terminal is the preferred method of payment at Site 9.

Contractors can still use the billing system for disposal at Site 9 and the applicable transfer stations. 

 
Please be reminded of the following important information:
  1. The Township requires that all household garbage and/or blue box recycling be placed in clear plastic bags.  Open recycling containers are also acceptable.
  2. All users of the Township's waste facilities must present a waste disposal card to the site attendant.  If you do not have a card, please submit a Service Request or contact the Township office at 705-746-4243 Ext. 341.
  3. It is the responsibility of residents to sort household garbage and recycling prior to arriving at the waste facility.  Township staff will not open containers or sort materials for you.
  4. Video surveillance is in effect at all waste facilities. Anyone found contravening the Waste By-Law will be subject to enforcement action.

For additional information, please refer to Accepted Items and Fees.
 
NEW IN 2021: THE LIONS CLUB HELPS THE COMMUNITY Lions Club shed
 
We are pleased to announce that you will soon be able to leave your 'empties' inside special sheds built and maintained by the Lions Club. Located at the Crane Lake, Healey Lake and Woods Bay transfer stations,  the Lions Club will collect your empty liquor bottles and beer cans from these sheds. Monies generated from the return of these 'empties' will be donated back by the Lions Club to area charities and organizations.

 
Please click on the waste sites shown below for transfer station site locations and hours of operation. 

Crane Lake Transfer Station

Healey Lake Transfer Station

Woods Bay Transfer Station

Devil's Elbow Transfer Station (Georgian Bay)

Sheep Head Transfer Station (Georgian Bay)

MacFarlane Street (In Agreement With The Town Of Parry Sound)

Twelve Mile Bay (In Agreement With The District Municipality Of Muskoka)