Waste Disposal & Recycling Services
Waste Site Locations
- Ward 1: 200 Highway 129
- Ward 2: 473 Cullis Road
- Ward 3: 41 Red Rock Road
- Ward 4: 1035 Dean Lake Road
Waste Site Hours of Operation
October 1 to March 31
- Monday 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Wednesday 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
April 1 to September 30
- Monday 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Wednesday 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Notice: All Waste Disposal Sites in the Municipality of Huron Shores are closed on Statutory and Civic Holidays, Family Day, Easter Monday and Remembrance Day.
Tipping Fees
SHINGLES, MIXED DEBRIS or REFUSE and CONTAMINATED SOILS ONLY
While every effort is to be made to sort and segregate waste according to designated areas, the Municipality recognizes that in some instances, this may be impossible to achieve, creating Exceptional Cases.
In Exceptional Cases, (which could be contaminated soils or mixed building debris or refuse i.e. from building construction or destruction within Municipality), this contaminated soil or mixed debris may be accepted, at the discretion of the Waste Site superintendent or his/her designate, and upon the superintendent’s direction, refuse must be deposited in the site as directed by said superintendent or designate and is subject to the fees identified below in addition to any handling fees that may be incurred to deal with said refuse.
Commercial businesses providing disposal services for mixed debris and/or contaminated soil must contact the Waste Site superintendent or designate to determine quantities and to make arrangements for disposal. Mixed debris or contaminated refuse will only be disposed of on days that the site is open, unless there is deemed to be an emergency situation as determined by the Ministry of Environment or the Waste Site superintendent.
| Service Offered | 2025 fee | HST | |
| Waste Disposal (all sites) | Tires | No charge | |
| Clean unpainted wood; brush, leaves. | No charge | ||
| Metal appliances: stove; dishwasher; washer; dryer; furnace. | No charge | ||
| Fridges; freezers, air conditioner; water cooler. (Freon must be removed and tagged by a certified technician) | No charge | ||
| Scrap Metal | No charge | ||
| E-Waste; computers, monitors, cell phones, printers, TV’s, stereo equipment | No charge | ||
| Lightbulbs | No charge | ||
| Small Furniture: chairs, side tables, nightstands, stools | $5.00 per unit | Exempt | |
| Large Furniture: armchairs, sofas, sectionals, desks, bedroom furniture, dining tables | $10.00 per unit | Exempt | |
| Mattress, Box Spring | $10.00 per unit | Exempt | |
| Boats, Trailers | $10.00 per Foot | Exempt | |
| One half Ton | $10.00 per cubic yard; (minimum $10.00) | Exempt | |
| Single Axle Trailer | $10.00 per cubic yard; (minimum $10.00) | Exempt | |
| Tandem Axle Trailer | $10.00 per cubic yard; (minimum $20.00) | Exempt | |
| All other truck loads | $10.00 per cubic yard; (minimum $50.00) | Exempt | |
| Access by non-residents – Ward 3 Waste site | Residents of Patten or Montgomery Townships | $150.00 annually | Exempt |
| Household Refuse from Chiblow Lake Lodge Operations only | $1,000.00 annually | Exempt | |
| Waste Site Key Holder | Annual Agreement | $25.00 | Exempt |
| Seasonal Agreement | $25.00 | Exempt | |
| Replacement Key | $150.00 | Added |
Recycling
Recycling in Huron Shores is available at our Municipal Waste Disposal Sites only — there is no curbside collection. Residents are encouraged to sort materials carefully and bring them to any of our sites during regular operating hours.
Accepted Items
Paper & Cardboard
- Newspapers, magazines, and flyers (remove plastic sleeves)
- Office paper and school paper (no wax or foil coating)
- Flattened cardboard boxes
- Paperboard such as cereal boxes and paper egg cartons
Containers
- Plastic bottles and containers (#1–7, rinsed, lids removed)
- Aluminum and steel food and beverage cans (clean)
- Milk cartons and juice boxes (empty and rinsed)
Not Accepted
- Plastic bags and film
- Styrofoam
- Food waste or dirty containers
- Hazardous waste (paint, propane tanks, chemicals)
- Electronics, batteries, or lightbulbs
Helpful Tips
- Rinse containers before placing them in recycling bins.
- Flatten cardboard to save space.
- Keep items loose — never in plastic bags.
- Remove lids and caps to help with sorting.
By following these guidelines, residents help conserve natural resources, reduce landfill use, and keep Huron Shores clean and sustainable.
Big improvements are coming to Huron Shores’ Blue Box recycling program!
We’re making recycling easier, safer, and more efficient for everyone.
Recyclables will still be collected at local depots, within a Province wide update to recycling through Circular Materials Ontario (CMO). Please remember, hazardous waste won’t be accepted to keep our depots safe and clean.
Stay tuned for updates on materials you can recycle.
The program is set to run through December 31, 2025, with options to extend. Rest assured, your recycling services will continue without pause. We’re excited about these upgrades and look forward to sharing more soon. Subscribe to our website and watch the Stay Informed page for updates!
Effective January 1, 2026, glass will be accepted in the recycling program.
Tire Collection
Huron Shores has registered Ward 1 (Thessalon Township) and Ward 3 (Iron Bridge) for the collection of tires under the Ontario Tire Stewardship Program. Tires may be brought to these sites during regular operating hours, at no charge.
E-Wate Collection
Ward 1 (Thessalon Township, 200 Hwy. 129) and Ward 3 (Iron Bridge, 41 Red Rock Rd.) Waste Sites have been registered under the Ontario Electronic Stewardship (OES) Program for the collection of end-of-life electronic waste. Ratepayers may bring their E-Waste, at no charge, to these sites during regular operating hours. Please review the list of accepted items.
The Municipality reminds you that it is the owner’s responsibility to ensure that all sensitive/personal information is removed from computers, cellphones, and PDAs prior to recycling these particular items. The units must be given to the caretaker in order to be placed in the bins. For more information regarding E-Waste recycling please visit recycleyourelectronics.ca.
Battery Collection
The Municipality encourages residents to recycle their single use, cell phone and computer batteries. Battery recycling containers have been placed at the following locations:
- All Municipal Waste Disposal Sites
- Little Rapids General Store, 59 Little Rapids Rd.
- Ward 1 Municipal Garage, 75 Little Rapids Rd.
- Municipal Office, 7 Bridge St., Iron Bridge
- Village General Store, 22274 Hwy. 17, Iron Bridge
Household Hazardous Waste
Huron Shores ratepayers can drop off Household Hazardous Waste free of charge at the Sault Ste. Marie Household Hazardous Waste Depot, 402 Fifth Line East.
For hours, accepted items, and event dates, visit:
www.saultstemarie.ca/HouseholdHazardousWasteDepot
Residents can also take part in the Blind River Hazardous Waste Day held at the Blind River Community Centre (110 Indiana Avenue). Next Hazardous Waste Day will be in 2026.
Note: During the closed season, please keep your household hazardous waste items for proper disposal at one of Sault Ste. Marie’s event days scheduled periodically through the off-season.
