When is garbage and recycling collected? Are there bag limits or sorting rules?
In the Township of The Archipelago, Ontario, garbage & recycling rules are set by Find A Transfer Station - Archipelago, ON and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-10-23. Accepted or banned: Commercial hazardous waste is not accepted at MacFarlane Street Transfer Station. Container or bag limit: Clear plastic bags required for household garbage and recyclables.
| accepted or banned | Commercial hazardous waste is not accepted at MacFarlane Street Transfer Station. | commercial hazardous waste is not accepted |
rules page: site addresses and seasonal hours for each transfer station; household waste and recyclables only at some sites.
| sorting required | yes | sort their household garbage and blue box materials |
| container or bag limit | Clear plastic bags required for household garbage and recyclables. | all household garbage and recyclables be placed in clear plastic bags |
| accepted or banned | coffee cups, black plastics and toothpaste tubes are now recyclable | coffee cups, black plastics and toothpaste tubes are now recyclable |
rules page: one landfill and eight transfer stations; garbage and recyclables must be in clear plastic bags; waste disposal card required; illegal dumping $300 fine; recycling per Ontario system since Jan 1, 2026.