The District of Muskoka Advises Residents of Service Changes to Ridout Transfer Station

On behalf of The District of Muskoka, the Township of Lake of Bays wishes to advise residents of upcoming service changes to the Ridout Transfer Station [21909 Hwy. 35, Dorset], effective Monday, September 15, 2025. 

As part of the District of Muskoka’s 2025-2026 Solid Waste Budget, services at the Ridout Transfer Station in Dorset will be streamlined to improve efficiency and align with waste management goals across Muskoka. 
 
Starting September 15, 2025, Ridout Transfer Station will only accept:
- Bagged household garbage 
- Recycling 
- Green bin organics 
- Residential large items 
 
Other services, including chippable brush, leaf and yard waste and the re-use shed, will no longer be available or accepted at this location and will be decommissioned. The site’s hours of operation will remain unchanged. 

For more information, visit; Upcoming Changes at Transfer Stations - The District Municipality of Muskoka

P: 705-645-6764 
E: waste@muskoka.on.ca