A Waste-Sorting Lookup Tool

Not sure if it's recyclable, trash or garbage that requires special handling? Use our waste-sorting lookup tool to discover what to do with a wide variety of items.  MORE ...

RESIDENTS REMINDED:
USE GREEN BIN SAFELY

The City of Kingston is reminding residents to store their Green Bin in a safe location and to be aware of any hazards with regard to children.  MORE ...

WHERE TO BUY
YOUR BAG TAGS

In order to dispose of garbage beyond two (2) bags you will need to purchase bag tags for $2.00 each. Tags are available at the several convenient locations.  MORE ...

REMINDER: GET WASTE
TO THE CURB BY 6 A.M.

Officials from the city's solid waste group are reminding residents that they run the risk of not having their garbage and recycling collected if it's not at curbside by 6 a.m. on their collection day.  MORE ...

WASTE SUBSIDIES
FOR NON-PROFITS

Non-profit organizations that divert waste from landfill are able to apply for a subsidy towards the cost of disposing of materials collected from within Kingston at the transfer station.  MORE ...

SAVE TIME & MONEY
WITH GRASSCYCLING

Grasscycling saves time and money since grass clippings are left on the lawn. Grass clippings are 90% water so they decompose quickly and release nitrogen and other nutrients back into the lawn reducing the need for watering and fertilizers.  MORE ...

You can now search by address to find your own waste-collection calendar — a quick reminder of your Blue Box/Grey Box schedule and garbage pick-up days.

Green Bin Organic Waste Collection
Has Now Reached 6.5 Million Pounds

Dec 21/09 > This is the City's first holiday season using the Green Bin, and the City wants to congratulate residents on diverting 6.5 million pounds of organic waste from landfill so far — and to remind Kingstonians to continue to show off their waste-savvy ways while they celebrate with family and friends.  MORE ...

Residents Urged To Use Recyclable Gift Wrap

Nov 23/09 > The City has a seasonal waste-reduction message for Kingstonians: don't give your gifts a bad wrap. The City is encouraging citizens to prefer re-usable or recyclable gift wrap and gifts that come with less packaging.  MORE ...

HHW Facility Closed For Season On Nov. 26

Nov 06/09 > The Household Hazardous Waste facility closed for the season November 26. The facility at 196 Lappan's Lane will reopen for the 2010 season on Thursday, April 1.  MORE ...

Kingston's Green Bin Program Is A Success

Oct 20/09 > This is Waste Diversion Week, making it a great time for the City to congratulate its residents on their use of the Green Bin, new to Kingston curbs this spring. Since Green Bin collection started on April 6, more than 2 million kilograms (4.5 million pounds) of organic waste has been diverted from landfill. The rate of contamination is less than 1 per cent.  MORE ...

Don't Know Where It Goes?

Use the Waste Sorting Lookup to find out how to dispose of just about anything. Enter the name of the item you wish to throw out, and the Waste Sorting Lookup will tell you the best way to dispose of that item.  MORE ...

New Drop-Off Spot For Yard Waste In 2009

Dec 17/08 > Norterra Organics on Joyceville Rd. will be the new drop-off location for yard waste and Christmas trees in Kingston's east end starting in the new year. Yard waste and Christmas trees can also be dropped off any time of year at the Kingston Area Recycling Centre on Lappan's Lane.  MORE ...

Waste Management Study: Phase A Report

Oct 02/08 > The Council-approved Phase A Report is available for review. The Integrated Waste Management Study, now in the second phase of its four-phase development, will help Kingston conserve resources, reduce environmental impacts and greenhouse gas emissions and reduce the overall dependence on landfill disposal.  MORE ...

"Beyond The Blue Box" On KARC Tours

You can get the inside scoop on the Kingston Area Recycling Centre (KARC) during a tour of its Lappan's Lane facilities. The tours, which will be held once a month, are part of the solid waste division's enhanced public education program, called "Beyond the Blue Box." Those taking the tours will gain a behind-the-scenes look at how blue box items are sorted and prepared for market.  MORE ...