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The Archipelago Dump & Landfill Guide

There are 9 public waste sites serving The Archipelago. Check hours, fees and accepted items below before you load the truck.

All 9 sites

  • Bayfield Transfer Station

    Transfer station · 100 Highway 529A, The Archipelago
    Call ahead to confirm
    Victoria Day wknd Sun-Thanksgiving: Sun 8-8; Mon, Wed 8-12; holiday Mondays until 8

  • Crane Lake Transfer Station

    Transfer station · 346 Blackstone-Crane Lake Road, The Archipelago
    Call ahead to confirm
    Victoria Day-Thanksgiving: Sun 8-8; Mon, Thu, Sat 8-4; Winter: Sun 9-7

  • Devil's Elbow Transfer Station

    Transfer station · 137 B704 Island (McLaren Island), The Archipelago
    Call ahead to confirm
    May 11-Jun 1: Sun 9-7; Jun 2-Sep 14: Sun, Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat 8:30-7; Sep 15-Oct 13: Sun, Wed, Fri, Sat 9-4:30 (2025)

  • Healey Lake Transfer Station

    Transfer station · 169 Healey Lake Road, The Archipelago
    Call ahead to confirm
    Summer: Sun 9-9; Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat 8-4; Winter: Sun 9-6, Thu 8-4

  • Pointe au Baril Transfer Station

    Transfer station · 27 South Shore Road, The Archipelago
    Call ahead to confirm
    Victoria Day wknd Sat-Thanksgiving: daily 8-8; Winter: Sun, Thu 8-6

  • Sheep Head Transfer Station

    Transfer station · 378 Georgian Bay Water, Sheep Head Bay, The Archipelago
    Call ahead to confirm
    May 11-Jun 1: Sun 9:30-6:30; Jun 2-Sep 14: Sun, Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat 9-6:30; Sep 15-Oct 13: Sun, Wed, Fri, Sat 9:30-4 (2025)

  • Site 9 Landfill

    Landfill · 10 Site 9 Road (7 km south of Pointe au Baril Station), The Archipelago
    Call ahead to confirm
    Apr (1st Sat)-Thanksgiving: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat 8-5; Winter: Mon, Wed, Sat 8-5

  • Skerryvore Transfer Station

    Transfer station · 449 Skerryvore Community Road, The Archipelago
    Call ahead to confirm
    2nd Sun Apr-Thanksgiving: Sun 10-8, Mon 1-5, Wed 1-8; Winter: Sun 12-6

  • Woods Bay Transfer Station

    Transfer station · 718 Healey Lake Road, The Archipelago
    Call ahead to confirm
    Summer: Sun 9-9; Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat 9-6; Winter: Sun, Wed 9-6

Map

Hours

SiteHours
Bayfield Transfer StationVictoria Day wknd Sun-Thanksgiving: Sun 8-8; Mon, Wed 8-12; holiday Mondays until 8
Crane Lake Transfer StationVictoria Day-Thanksgiving: Sun 8-8; Mon, Thu, Sat 8-4; Winter: Sun 9-7
Devil's Elbow Transfer StationMay 11-Jun 1: Sun 9-7; Jun 2-Sep 14: Sun, Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat 8:30-7; Sep 15-Oct 13: Sun, Wed, Fri, Sat 9-4:30 (2025)
Healey Lake Transfer StationSummer: Sun 9-9; Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat 8-4; Winter: Sun 9-6, Thu 8-4
Pointe au Baril Transfer StationVictoria Day wknd Sat-Thanksgiving: daily 8-8; Winter: Sun, Thu 8-6
Sheep Head Transfer StationMay 11-Jun 1: Sun 9:30-6:30; Jun 2-Sep 14: Sun, Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat 9-6:30; Sep 15-Oct 13: Sun, Wed, Fri, Sat 9:30-4 (2025)
Site 9 LandfillApr (1st Sat)-Thanksgiving: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat 8-5; Winter: Mon, Wed, Sat 8-5
Skerryvore Transfer Station2nd Sun Apr-Thanksgiving: Sun 10-8, Mon 1-5, Wed 1-8; Winter: Sun 12-6
Woods Bay Transfer StationSummer: Sun 9-9; Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat 9-6; Winter: Sun, Wed 9-6

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

Fees

SiteListed feesResidents only?
Bayfield Transfer StationWaste tags $2.50; fees per By-Law 2022-08Yes (township waste disposal card required)
Crane Lake Transfer StationWaste tags $2.50; fees per By-Law 2022-08Yes (township waste disposal card required)
Devil's Elbow Transfer StationWaste tags $2.50; fees per By-Law 2022-08Yes (township waste disposal card required)
Healey Lake Transfer StationWaste tags $2.50; fees per By-Law 2022-08Yes (township waste disposal card required)
Pointe au Baril Transfer StationWaste tags $2.50; fees per By-Law 2022-08Yes (township waste disposal card required)
Sheep Head Transfer StationWaste tags $2.50; fees per By-Law 2022-08Yes (township waste disposal card required)
Site 9 LandfillWaste tags $2.50; other fees per By-Law 2022-08Yes (township waste disposal card required)
Skerryvore Transfer StationWaste tags $2.50; fees per By-Law 2022-08Yes (township waste disposal card required)
Woods Bay Transfer StationWaste tags $2.50; fees per By-Law 2022-08Yes (township waste disposal card required)

What goes where

ItemTake it toNot accepted at
Household garbageBayfield Transfer Station, Crane Lake Transfer Station, Devil's Elbow Transfer Station, Healey Lake Transfer Station, Pointe au Baril Transfer Station, Sheep Head Transfer Station, Site 9 Landfill, Skerryvore Transfer Station, Woods Bay Transfer StationNone listed
Furniture and bulky itemsCrane Lake Transfer Station, Devil's Elbow Transfer Station, Healey Lake Transfer Station, Sheep Head Transfer Station, Site 9 Landfill, Woods Bay Transfer StationNone listed
Renovation and construction debrisCrane Lake Transfer Station, Healey Lake Transfer Station, Site 9 Landfill, Woods Bay Transfer StationNone listed
AppliancesCrane Lake Transfer Station, Healey Lake Transfer Station, Site 9 Landfill, Woods Bay Transfer StationNone listed
ElectronicsCrane Lake Transfer Station, Healey Lake Transfer Station, Site 9 Landfill, Woods Bay Transfer StationNone listed
Yard waste and brushSite 9 LandfillNone listed
Paint, batteries and other hazardous wasteNot confirmedSite 9 Landfill
Scrap metalCrane Lake Transfer Station, Devil's Elbow Transfer Station, Healey Lake Transfer Station, Sheep Head Transfer Station, Site 9 Landfill, Woods Bay Transfer StationNone listed

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

Before you go

  • Bring photo ID or proof of address. Some The Archipelago sites are for residents only.
  • 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 The Archipelago?

9 public waste sites serve The Archipelago: Bayfield Transfer Station (100 Highway 529A); Crane Lake Transfer Station (346 Blackstone-Crane Lake Road); Devil's Elbow Transfer Station (137 B704 Island (McLaren Island)); Healey Lake Transfer Station (169 Healey Lake Road); Pointe au Baril Transfer Station (27 South Shore Road); Sheep Head Transfer Station (378 Georgian Bay Water, Sheep Head Bay); Site 9 Landfill (10 Site 9 Road (7 km south of Pointe au Baril Station)); Skerryvore Transfer Station (449 Skerryvore Community Road); Woods Bay Transfer Station (718 Healey Lake Road).

What are the The Archipelago dump hours?

Bayfield Transfer Station: Victoria Day wknd Sun-Thanksgiving: Sun 8-8; Mon, Wed 8-12; holiday Mondays until 8; Crane Lake Transfer Station: Victoria Day-Thanksgiving: Sun 8-8; Mon, Thu, Sat 8-4; Winter: Sun 9-7; Devil's Elbow Transfer Station: May 11-Jun 1: Sun 9-7; Jun 2-Sep 14: Sun, Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat 8:30-7; Sep 15-Oct 13: Sun, Wed, Fri, Sat 9-4:30 (2025); Healey Lake Transfer Station: Summer: Sun 9-9; Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat 8-4; Winter: Sun 9-6, Thu 8-4; Pointe au Baril Transfer Station: Victoria Day wknd Sat-Thanksgiving: daily 8-8; Winter: Sun, Thu 8-6; Sheep Head Transfer Station: May 11-Jun 1: Sun 9:30-6:30; Jun 2-Sep 14: Sun, Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat 9-6:30; Sep 15-Oct 13: Sun, Wed, Fri, Sat 9:30-4 (2025); Site 9 Landfill: Apr (1st Sat)-Thanksgiving: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat 8-5; Winter: Mon, Wed, Sat 8-5; Skerryvore Transfer Station: 2nd Sun Apr-Thanksgiving: Sun 10-8, Mon 1-5, Wed 1-8; Winter: Sun 12-6; Woods Bay Transfer Station: Summer: Sun 9-9; Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat 9-6; Winter: Sun, Wed 9-6. Holiday hours often differ, so check before a long weekend.

How much does it cost to go to the dump in The Archipelago?

Bayfield Transfer Station: Waste tags $2.50; fees per By-Law 2022-08; Crane Lake Transfer Station: Waste tags $2.50; fees per By-Law 2022-08; Devil's Elbow Transfer Station: Waste tags $2.50; fees per By-Law 2022-08; Healey Lake Transfer Station: Waste tags $2.50; fees per By-Law 2022-08; Pointe au Baril Transfer Station: Waste tags $2.50; fees per By-Law 2022-08; Sheep Head Transfer Station: Waste tags $2.50; fees per By-Law 2022-08; Site 9 Landfill: Waste tags $2.50; other fees per By-Law 2022-08; Skerryvore Transfer Station: Waste tags $2.50; fees per By-Law 2022-08; Woods Bay Transfer Station: Waste tags $2.50; fees per By-Law 2022-08.

Does the The Archipelago 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 The Archipelago dump?

Bayfield Transfer Station is for residents only (township waste disposal card required); Crane Lake Transfer Station is for residents only (township waste disposal card required); Devil's Elbow Transfer Station is for residents only (township waste disposal card required); Healey Lake Transfer Station is for residents only (township waste disposal card required); Pointe au Baril Transfer Station is for residents only (township waste disposal card required); Sheep Head Transfer Station is for residents only (township waste disposal card required); Site 9 Landfill is for residents only (township waste disposal card required); Skerryvore Transfer Station is for residents only (township waste disposal card required); Woods Bay Transfer Station is for residents only (township waste disposal card required).

Nearby

Sources

  • Bayfield Transfer Station:
  • Crane Lake Transfer Station:
  • Devil's Elbow Transfer Station:
  • Healey Lake Transfer Station:
  • Pointe au Baril Transfer Station:
  • Sheep Head Transfer Station:
  • Site 9 Landfill: Township of The Archipelago
  • Skerryvore Transfer Station:
  • Woods Bay Transfer Station:

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