Dumps Ontario

Central Manitoulin Dump & Landfill Guide

There are 2 public waste sites serving Central Manitoulin. Check hours, fees and accepted items below before you load the truck.

All 2 sites

  • Big Lake Transfer Station

    Transfer station · Central Manitoulin
    Call ahead to confirm
    Summer: Sat, Sun 9-1; Fall-spring: Sat 9-12

  • Providence Bay Transfer Station

    Landfill · Part of Lot 3, Concession 13, Central Manitoulin
    Call ahead to confirm
    Summer (May 23-Labour Day 2026): Thu, Sat, Sun 2-6; rest of year: Thu, Sat 1-5

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Hours

SiteHours
Big Lake Transfer StationSummer: Sat, Sun 9-1; Fall-spring: Sat 9-12
Providence Bay Transfer StationSummer (May 23-Labour Day 2026): Thu, Sat, Sun 2-6; rest of year: Thu, Sat 1-5

Statutory holiday hours often differ. Check the official site before a long weekend.

Fees

SiteListed feesResidents only?
Big Lake Transfer StationBag tags and tipping cards (amounts not listed)Unknown
Providence Bay Transfer StationBag tags and tipping cards (amounts not listed)Unknown

What goes where

ItemTake it toNot accepted at
Household garbageBig Lake Transfer Station, Providence Bay Transfer StationNone listed
Yard waste and brushProvidence Bay Transfer StationNone listed

Based on each operator's published list. Items not shown haven't been confirmed for Central Manitoulin.

Before you go

  • Bring photo ID or proof of address.
  • Separate recycling, scrap metal and yard waste from garbage. They're often cheaper or free.
  • Cover and tie down your load. Unsecured loads can be ticketed in Ontario.
  • Fridges, freezers and air conditioners usually need a refrigerant-removed tag.

Questions people ask

Where is the dump in Central Manitoulin?

2 public waste sites serve Central Manitoulin: Big Lake Transfer Station (address not listed); Providence Bay Transfer Station (Part of Lot 3, Concession 13).

What are the Central Manitoulin dump hours?

Big Lake Transfer Station: Summer: Sat, Sun 9-1; Fall-spring: Sat 9-12; Providence Bay Transfer Station: Summer (May 23-Labour Day 2026): Thu, Sat, Sun 2-6; rest of year: Thu, Sat 1-5. Holiday hours often differ, so check before a long weekend.

How much does it cost to go to the dump in Central Manitoulin?

Big Lake Transfer Station: Bag tags and tipping cards (amounts not listed); Providence Bay Transfer Station: Bag tags and tipping cards (amounts not listed).

Does the Central Manitoulin dump take shingles, drywall or mattresses?

Shingles: not confirmed, ask the site before you go. Drywall: not confirmed, ask the site before you go. Mattresses: not confirmed, ask the site before you go.

Can non-residents use the Central Manitoulin dump?

Big Lake Transfer Station doesn't say; bring proof of address in case; Providence Bay Transfer Station doesn't say; bring proof of address in case.

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