The Howie Road Waste and Recycle Depot in Mississippi Mills, Ontario, will reopen for the 2026 season on May 2. The facility, located at 1470 Howie Road in Carp, provides residents with a convenient drop-off location for specific materials and will remain open until November 7, 2026.
During the operating season, the depot is open on Wednesdays from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Municipality of Mississippi Mills offers free drop-off for cardboard, yard waste such as leaves and brush, as well as scrap metal and tires. Residents can also dispose of units containing Freon for a $50 fee, or drop off units with certified Freon removal at no cost.
The seasonal schedule is a result of a decision by the local town council to close the depot annually from November 1 to April 30. This change was implemented to address rising costs and declining usage patterns observed at the site. The Howie Road facility is one of three locations in the municipality, alongside the Pakenham Depot and the Beckwith Transfer Station.
While the municipality continues to operate these depots, it is important for residents to note that curbside recycling services are managed differently. As of January 1, 2026, the province completed a transition to a new program where the responsibility for packaging and paper products has shifted to producers. This program is administered by Circular Materials, which has contracted Miller Waste to handle local curbside collection. Residents with questions regarding their curbside recycling should contact Miller Waste directly at 1-888-852-2374.
