Large Item Disposal
For their convenience, residents are able to dispose of large items such as furniture, beds and appliances, free of charge, during regular hours of operation at the Site 9 landfill site and at the following transfer stations located in the southern portion of The Archipelago. - Crane Lake
- Devil's Elbow
- Healey Lake
- Sheep Head
- Woods Bay
For a detailed list of items that can be dropped of at the following sites, please see Accepted Items and Fees.
Large Item Disposal Days
The Township also schedules free large item disposal days for residents located in the northern portion of The Archipelago in the Bayfield, Pointe au Baril and Skerryvore neighbourhoods.
Please click on the items listed below for 2019 scheduled dates and a listing of acceptable large items.
The following dates and times have been scheduled in 2019 for the Bayfield Landing Dock:
Sunday, June 23rd, 2019 - 9 am to 4 pm
Sunday, August 4th, 2019 - 9 am to 4 pm
The following dates and times have been scheduled in 2019 for the Pointe au Baril Wharf located at 34 South Shore Road in Pointe au Baril:
Saturday, May 18th, 2019 - 9 am to 4 pm
Saturday, June 22nd, 2019 - 9 am to 4 pm
Saturday, August 3rd, 2019 - 9 am to 4 pm
Road access residents are reminded that they can drop off their large items at the Site 9 Landfill on any of the above dates. There will be no tipping fee on Large Item Disposal days only.
Note:
Large trucks require access to the dock in order to facilitate the placement and removal of waste bins. The movement of additional vehicles at the dockside presents a safety hazard to staff and the public. Large item days at the Pointe au Baril Wharf are therefore intended for those arriving by boat only.
The curbside large item pickup in Skerryvore will be held on Wednesday, September 4th, 2019.
Please note that no items shall be left curbside prior to Monday, September 2nd.
For information regarding acceptable items, please click on "Accepted Items" and "Items Not Accepted" below.
Residents of the Township of The Township may dispose of the following large items free of charge on the scheduled large item days:
Household Furniture
e.g. tables, chairs, couches, portable cabinets, portable book shelves, beds and dressers
e.g. tables, chairs, couches, portable cabinets, portable book shelves, beds and dressers
Outdoor Items
e.g. barbeques, chairs, picnic tables, umbrellas, lawnmowers and garden tractors (oil and fuel removed)
e.g. barbeques, chairs, picnic tables, umbrellas, lawnmowers and garden tractors (oil and fuel removed)
Non-motorized Vessels
e.g. paddleboards, laser sailboats, canoes, kayaks
e.g. paddleboards, laser sailboats, canoes, kayaks
Appliances
e.g. cooking stoves, washers, dryers, dishwashers, fridges, freezers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers
e.g. cooking stoves, washers, dryers, dishwashers, fridges, freezers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers
Please note that, where applicable, refrigerant must be removed from appliances prior to disposal of these items at a Large Item Day event.
The following items will not be accepted during the Township's scheduled large item days:
- household waste
- blue box recycling materials
- containers of gas, oil, paint etc.
- propane tanks
- tools and/or equipment
- tires
- batteries and/or cell phones
- automobiles or recreational vehicles, in whole or in part
- boats, in whole or in part, including outboards
- small equipment and/or tools
- old sheds, dog houses etc.
- electronics e.g. televisions, computers, printers, satellite receivers
- small appliances and equipment e.g. microwaves, toasters, portable heaters, humidifiers
- construction waste e.g. drywall, plywood, windows, doors, plumbing and electrical items