From the District of Muskoka
The District of Muskoka is inviting residents to help shape a cleaner, more sustainable future by participating in upcoming open houses as part of the Solid Waste Master Plan (SWMP) engagement process.
The SWMP is a bold, long-term strategy that will guide how Muskoka manages waste for the next 30 years, well beyond the life of our current landfill. As landfill space rapidly disappears across Ontario, Muskoka has taken steps to extend the life of its only landfill. But the question remains: how much more can we do, and how far are we willing to go?
The District is seeking public input to help develop a future-focused, sustainable waste management system.
In-Person Open Houses
- Tuesday, June 3, 2025, between 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Partners Hall, Huntsville (within Algonquin Theatre – 37 Main Street E Huntsville)
- Wednesday, June 4, 2024, between 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Muskoka Lumber Community Centre, Bracebridge (Leon’s Auditorium – 56 Salmon Avenue)
Format: Each session will be a low-waste, family-friendly event that will allow residents to directly engage with the Solid Waste Master Plan team and provide feedback through interactive activities
Lunch and Learn Webinar
- Thursday, June 5, 2025, between 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Format: Virtual open house offering an overview of the Solid Waste Master Plan and a Q&A platform. A webinar recording will be available following the session.
Be Part of Muskoka’s Sustainable Waste Future!
The District is encouraging all residents to get involved in shaping the future of waste management in Muskoka. This second phase of engagement builds on the input from over 1,900 community members during Phase 1. Phase 2 will focus on envisioning where the community wants to be when it comes to waste.
Visit www.engagemuskoka.ca/solid-
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Just another case of poor planning and poor judgement coming from our friends the Management & Staff of the District of Muskoka Government in the timing of this public meeting. Why does common sense or the lack there of in the holding of a public meeting in the middle of the week during which time when most of us are returning from a day at work and enjoying our supper hour.
Sure looks like they want to make life as difficult as possible.
Taxpayers l’m sure would prefer the meeting on a weekend day to attend.
Are the organizers afraid too many would attend , ask too many questions, Or maybe they have an alternative motive.
The Mayor and all Huntsville District councillors in my opinion should demand this meeting be held to suit the majority of taxpayers at a time and place most suitable.
This looks like a case of the District wagging the dog’s tail, in my opinion we as taxpayers with our elected representatives should be directing District staff, not them directing us.
John Earl,
Former Huntsville Town & District Councillor.