City of Kawartha Lakes

Service: Waste and Recycling Department - Landfill Sites, Lindsay - 180 Kent St W

Record #: VTC0566
Last Modified: 13 Mar 2026
Last Full Update: 12 Mar 2026

Description

Description (Service)


The Waste and Recycling Department oversees clear bags garbage collection, recycling, hazardous waste and five landfill sites within the City of Kawartha Lakes.

  • Garbage Collection
    • Every household in Kawartha Lakes receives curbside pick-up of garbage and recycling
    • Two clear garbage bag limit per household with one 'shopping sized' bag for privacy is permitted within each larger clear bag, additional bags need a pre-paid user pay tag
    • Also collects blue box and green recycling box (Paper Box)


Service Details

Hours Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm 
Visit website for Landfill Site hours
Dates Year round
Areas Served Kawartha Lakes
Eligibility Residents of the City of Kawartha Lakes
Application Residence of the City of Kawartha Lakes
Languages English
Fees Service - See City's website for details

Address and Location

Located In Community Kawartha Lakes
Address & Map
180 Kent St W
Kawartha Lakes, ON
Canada K9V 2Y6
Physical Access Fully Accessible - Parking, Back entrance, washrooms, counter

Contact Information

Office Phone 705-324-9411, Call Centre
Toll Free Phone 1-888-822-2225
After Hours Phone 1-877-885-7337
E-Mail recycling@kawarthalakes.ca
Website https://www.kawarthalakes.ca/property-environment/garbage-and-recycling/landfills/
Primary Contact Cathie Ritchie, City Clerk; Phone: 705-324-9411 ext 1295; Email: critchie@kawarthalakes.ca
Mailing Address 180 Kent St W 
Kawartha Lakes, ON 
Canada K9V 2Y6

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