Large Item Disposal

Large items

For their convenience, residents in the southern portion of The Archipelago are able to dispose of large items such as furniture, beds and appliances, free of charge, during regular hours of operation at the following transfer stations:

Crane Lake
Devil's Elbow
Healey Lake
Sheep Head
Woods Bay

This free service is limited to a one time use for each property, once per year. After this one time use, applicable fees will apply to large items.

The new Waste By-Law 22-08 is now in effect. Please see Schedule A of the new by-law for accepted items.

Video surveillance is in effect at all waste facilities. Anyone found contravening the Waste By-Law will be subject to enforcement action (Section 6 - Penalties).

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 2025 scheduled dates and a listing of acceptable large items.

Bayfield Landing Dock

Large Item Disposal Days at the Bayfield Landing Dock will take place on:

Sunday, July 6: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Sunday, August 10: 9:00am - 4:00pm

For information regarding acceptable items, please click on "Accepted Items" and "Items Not Accepted" below.

Large item days at the Bayfield Landing Dock are intended for those arriving by boat only. Road access residents are reminded that they can drop off their large items at the Site 9 Landfill on these dates.

Large items may be dropped off at Site 9 during all its scheduled hours of operation. Tipping fees are in effect except on Large Item Disposal Days .

Pointe Au Baril Wharf

Large Item Disposal Days at the Pointe au Baril Wharf will take place on:

Saturday, July 5: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Saturday, August 9: 9:00am - 4:00pm

For information regarding acceptable items, please click on "Accepted Items" and "Items Not Accepted" below.

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.

Road access residents are reminded that they can drop off their large items for free at the Site 9 Landfill on these dates.

Large items may be dropped off at Site 9 during all its scheduled hours of operation. Tipping fees are in effect except on Large Item Disposal Days .

Skerryvore

Accepted Items

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

Outdoor Items
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

Appliances
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.

Items Not Accepted

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
docks