waste management

Reminders

Garbage is the number one reason bears and other scavengers are drawn to your cottage property.
Attracted by *delicious* smells, and rewarded with an easy meal, they will return...

Trash and debris left on your property can also contaminate the lake, creating hazards for wildlife as well as  for swimmers and boaters.

Avoid health risks and dangerous wildlife encounters by managing your waste safely:

• store all garbage and recycling in a bear-resistant container with a tight-fitting lid, or in a secure shed or garage; do not store it in plywood boxes, old freezers or vehicles

• rinse out bottles, jars and containers before putting them in recycling bins

• keep meat scraps and grease in the fridge or freezer until garbage day

• do not stockpile garbage; take it to an approved waste disposal site regularly, and never leave it on your property when you return to your home

• never burn garbage, it pollutes the air and attracts animals

• do not put meat, fish or sweet food (including fruit) in your outdoor composter

The following table presents guidelines, locations and hours for both Highlands East and Dysart et al waste facilities. Note that in 2017, household waste drop off points for all Koshlong lake cottagers were expanded to include Dysart et al locations -- most notably the land fill site in Haliburton. This practice has continued. Current options for household waste are Dysart, Minden, and Highlands East sites. Please note that this expanded service applies to household waste only and does not include yard waste, construction material, and old appliances. The latter items are to be taken to Highlands East landfill sites.