Central Manitoulin Landfill Information

Please note that the Big Lake Landfill is for household waste and recycling only.

The Providence Bay Landfill applies tipping fees in effect as of January 1, 2008 as per By Law #2007-23 and recycles electronic waste. 

To use the landfills you need a Landfill Identification Card. Ratepayers and long term rental tenants can request a card through the Municipal Office by calling 705-377-5726

Landfill hours are as follows:

Summer Season 

Victoria Day Weekend in May to Labour Day Weekend in September
Big Lake: Saturday and Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Providence Bay: Thursday, Saturday and Sunday 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Fall, Winter and Spring

Labour Day Weekend in September to Victoria Day Weekend in May
Big Lake: Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Providence Bay: Thursday & Saturday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

Household Hazardous Waste Collection

Held once a year in July of each year. Location is 7 Lakeshore Road at teh Municipal Roads building.  More details posted closer to the event. 

Annual Monotoring Reports:

Providence Bay Landfill Annual Monitoring Report 2020

Mindemoya Landfill Annual Monitoring Report 2020

Providence Bay Landfill Annual Monitoring Report 2019

Mindemoya Landfill Annual Monitoring Report 2019

A Little About Central

The Municipality of Central Manitoulin is located in the centre of Manitoulin Island with an abundance of lakes, rivers, and beaches. The Municipality includes the villages and hamlets of Mindemoya, Providence Bay, Spring Bay, Sandfield and Big Lake. We offer diverse attractions and unique landmarks such as our sandy beach in Providence Bay or access to Lake Manitou, the largest lake on the island. We invite you to visit our community in the "heart" of Manitoulin Island. 

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