South Archipelago - Facilities and Hours of Operation

The Township operates three road-access transfer stations in the southern portion of The Archipelago:
  • Crane Lake
  • Healey Lake
  • Woods Bay
As well, the Township operates two water-access sites seasonally on Georgian Bay:
  • Devil's Elbow
  • Sheep Head
Please be reminded of the following important information:
  1. The Township requires that all household garbage and/or blue box recycling be placed in clear plastic bags.  Open recycling containers are also acceptable.
  2. All users of the Township's waste facilities must present a waste disposal card to the site attendant.  If you do not have a card, please submit a Service Request or contact the Township office at 705-746-4243 Ext. 338.
  3. It is the responsibility of residents to sort household garbage and recycling prior to arriving at the waste facility.  Township staff will not open containers or sort materials for you.
For additional information, please refer to Accepted Items and Fees.
 
Please click on the waste sites shown below for site locations and hours of operation.
 

The Crane Lake Transfer Station is located at 346 Blackstone-Crane Lake Road.


Items Accepted

  • household garbage
  • blue box fibres and containers
  • large household items e.g. furniture, appliances
  • re-use items
  • construction/demolition materials
  • dock structures, dismantled and cut into manageable sized pieces
  • scrap metal
  • empty & expired 20 lb propane tanks
  • electronic waste
  • single use batteries and cell phones
  • clothing and textiles


Summer Hours of Operation 

(commence the Saturday of the Victoria Day weekend and end on Thanksgiving Day)

Sunday:  8 am to 8 pm
Monday, Thursday and Saturday:  8 am to 4 pm
Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday:  Closed
Victoria Day, Canada Day, Civic Holiday, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day:  8 am to 8 pm



Winter Hours of Operation

Sunday:  9 am to 7 pm
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday:  Closed

Family Day:  9 am to 8 pm
Easter Monday:  9 am to 8 pm
Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day and Good Friday:  Closed

Healey Lake Transfer Station is located at 169 Healey Lake Road.


Items Accepted

  • household garbage
  • blue box fibres and containers
  • large household items e.g. furniture, appliances
  • empty & expired 20 lb propane tanks
  • re-use items
  • construction/demolition materials
  • dock structures, dismantled and cut into manageable sized pieces
  • scrap metal
  • electronic waste
  • single use batteries and cell phones
  • clothing and textiles


Summer Hours of Operation 

(commence the Saturday of the Victoria Day weekend and end on Thanksgiving Day)

Sunday:  9 am to 9 pm
 
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday:  8 am to 4 pm
Wednesday:  Closed
Victoria Day, Canada Day, Civic Holiday, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day:  8 am to 9 pm



Winter Hours of Operation

Sunday:  9 am to 6 pm
Tuesday:  8 am to 4 pm
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday:  Closed

Family Day:  9 am to 9 pm
Easter Monday:  9 am to 9 pm
Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day and Good Friday:  Closed

Woods Bay Transfer Station is located at 718 Healey Lake Road.

Items Accepted

  • household garbage
  • blue box fibres and containers
  • large household items e.g. furniture, appliances
  • empty & expired 20 lb propane tanks
  • re-use items
  • construction/demolition materials
  • scrap metal
  • electronic waste
  • single use batteries and cell phones
  • clothing and textiles
Please Note:   That effective November 5th, 2019, the scrap metal and the wood/furniture bins have been removed from the Woods Bay Transfer Station for the winter season.  They will be placed back in the spring.  In the interim, ratepayers can dispose of these types of items at the Healey Lake Transfer Station.        


Summer Hours of Operation 

(commence the Saturday of the Victoria Day weekend and end on Thanksgiving Day)

Sunday:  9 am to 9 pm
 
Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday:  9 am to 6 pm
Tuesday and Thursday:  Closed
Victoria Day, Canada Day, Civic Holiday, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day:  9 am to 9 pm



Winter Hours of Operation

Sunday and Wednesday:  9 am to 6 pm
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday:  Closed

Family Day:  9 am to 9 pm
Easter Monday:  9 am to 9 pm
Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day and Good Friday:  Closed

The Devil's Elbow Transfer Station is now closed for the season. 

Devil's Elbow Transfer Station operates seasonally and is located at 137 B704 Island (McLaren Island) on Georgian Bay.
 

2020 Hours of Operation

Spring Hours:  Sunday, May 10th to Sunday, May 31st
Sunday:  9 am - 7 pm
Monday to Saturday:  Closed

Please Note the following exception: 
Site will be open 9 am - 7 pm on Monday, May 18th (Victoria Day)

Summer Hours:  Monday, June 1st to Saturday, September 12th
Sunday:  8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Monday:  8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday:  Closed
Wednesday:  8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday:  Closed
Friday:  8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday:  8:30 am - 7:00 pm

Fall Hours:  Sunday, September 13th to Monday, October 12th
Sunday:  9 am - 4:30 pm
Monday, Tuesday:  Closed
Wednesday:  9 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday, Friday, Saturday:  Closed 

Please Note the following exception: 
Site will be open 9 am - 4:30 pm on Monday, October 12th (Thanksgiving Day)

Items Accepted

  • household garbage
  • blue box fibres and containers
  • large household items e.g. furniture, appliances
  • dock structures, dismantled and cut into manageable sized pieces
  • re-use items
  • scrap metal
  • single use batteries and cell phones

The Sheep Head Transfer Station is now closed for the season.

Sheep Head Transfer Station operates seasonally and is located at 378 Georgian Bay Water in Sheep Head Bay of Georgian Bay.
 

2020 Hours of Operation

Spring Hours:  Sunday, May 10th to Sunday, May 31st
Sunday:  9:30 am - 6:30 pm 
Monday to Saturday:  Closed

Please Note the following exception:  
Site will be open 9:30 am - 6:30 pm on Monday, May 18th (Victoria Day)

Summer Hours:  Monday, June 1st to Saturday, September 12th
Sunday:  9 am - 6:30 pm 
Monday:  9 am - 6:30 pm  
Tuesday:  Closed 
Wednesday:  9 am - 6:30 pm 
Thursday:  Closed 
Friday:  9 am - 6:30 pm 
Saturday:  9 am - 6:30 pm 

Fall Hours:  Sunday, September 13th to Monday, October 12th
Sunday:  9:30 am - 4 pm
Monday, Tuesday:  Closed
Wednesday:  9:30 am - 4 pm
Thursday, Friday, Saturday:  Closed 

Please Note the following exception:  
Site will be open 9:30 am - 4 pm on Monday, October 12th (Thanksgiving Day)

Items Accepted

  • household garbage
  • blue box fibres and containers
  • large household items e.g. furniture, appliances
  • dock structures, dismantled and cut into manageable sized pieces
  • re-use items
  • scrap metal
  • single use batteries and cell phones