Waste Disposal & Recycling Services

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.

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.

Recycling in Huron Shores is available at Municipal Waste Disposal Sites only — there is no curbside collection. Residents are encouraged to sort materials carefully and bring recyclables to any municipal waste site during regular operating hours.

As part of a province-wide transition, Huron Shores’ recycling program is now supported through Circular Materials Ontario (CMO). This updated Blue Box system is designed to make recycling easier, safer, and more efficient, while ensuring services continue without interruption.

✅ Accepted Items

📄 Paper & Cardboard

• Newspapers, magazines & flyers
• Office & school paper (no wax or foil coating)
• Flattened cardboard & paperboard (cereal boxes, egg cartons)
• Paper laminate packaging
• Tubes
• Foam packaging
• Flexible plastic packaging
• Aerosol containers
  •  Aerosols with toxic, corrosive or flammable symbol are not accepted with the exception of cooking oil sprays and products designed for food; Hairsprays, cosmetics and products designed to be used on hair/skin
• Glass containers

🥫 Containers

• Plastic bottles & containers
• Aluminum & steel food and beverage cans
• Milk cartons & juice boxes (empty & rinsed)
• Paper laminate containers

🚨 New for 2026

Effective January 1, 2026, glass bottles and jars will be accepted in the recycling program.

🚫 Not Accepted

• Food waste or dirty containers
• Paint, propane tanks, chemicals
• Electronics, batteries, or lightbulbs
• Alcoholic beverage containers.

Hazardous materials are not accepted at waste sites to help keep depots safe and clean.

♻️ Helpful Recycling Tips

• Rinse containers before recycling
• Flatten cardboard to save space
• Keep items loose — never bag recyclables
• Remove excess food residue
• Sort materials properly before arriving at the depot

By following these guidelines, residents help conserve natural resources, reduce landfill use, and keep Huron Shores clean and sustainable.

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.

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

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.

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