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:
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.
Highlands East | Dysart et al |
Access / AdmittanceHousehold garbageRecyclingClick the image to download Remember to rinse out all containers before placing them in recycling bins Construction WasteHazardous WasteOther Waste?LOCATIONSHOURSVary by location & season - click links for current hours | Owners: Waste disposal cards are mailed with tax bills and are valid for 3 years Renters: Cottage Rental kits may be purchased for $5.00 including one-time pass, clear and blue bags, location map and recycling guide Must be placed in CLEAR plastic bags only Accepted at Highlands or Dysart facilities during all operating hours Tory Hill and Highway 28 locations only (see below); Fees apply | Owners: Landfill identification user cards are mailed with tax bill; request a new/replacement owner card Renters must purchase a one-time user pass at any of the 5 facilities (listed below) for $5.00 Must be placed in CLEAR plastic bags only Accepted at all Dysart facilities during all operating hours Harcourt, Haliburton & West Guilford facilities (see below); Fees apply |
Thanks to KLA member Rob Horsburgh for his photograph of Wallace Island used as the background photo throughout this site