District of Muskoka staff presented council at its August 21 meeting with two options for addressing concerns regarding solid waste disposal service inequities.

The issue was prompted by a resolution from the Township of Muskoka Lakes in March, which asked the District to improve equity for ratepayers who do not use their property and the service year-round. The resolution requests that the District modify its waste disposal service to provide free garbage bag tags for seasonal residents, particularly those who do not receive curbside pickup.

District Council has discussed the issue for months but has been unable to reach a consensus, with some councillors pointing out that a Solid Waste Masterplan is in the works.

The first and recommended option presented to council would maintain a t

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