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 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.

Visit KARC's Annual Open House
& Join The Journey To Sustainability

Jul 19/10 > This Saturday, Join the Journey — a youth-led campaign to inspire Kingstonians "to advance our community journey to become Canada's most sustainable city" — will be at the annual Kingston Area Recycling Centre (KARC) public open house.  MORE ...

Residents Focus On Waste Reduction Plans

Jun 15/10 > The City invited residents to learn about — and help select — a number of methods being considered to divert even more waste from landfill. A Waste Diversion Open House was held June 21, and citizens were asked to help rank the various proposals in in online survey until July 5.  MORE ...

Citizens Are Asked For Opinions
On Enhancing Waste Reduction

Jun 15/10 > The City invited residents to learn about — and help select — a number of methods being considered to divert even more waste from landfill. A Waste Diversion Open House was held June 21, and citizens were asked to help rank the various proposals in in online survey until July 5.  MORE ...

Recycle Printer Toner Cartridges At KARC

The City, through a partnership with Grand & Toy, now accepts toner and ink cartridges at the Kingston Area Recycling Centre (196 Lappan's Lane). Residents can drop off any kind of ink or toner cartridge (ink jet, laser, bubble jet, etc.) at KARC's front office weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. There are no limits to the number of cartridges accepted. The cartridges are then recycled by Grand & Toy.

Hazardous Waste Facility Opened Apil 1

Mar 29/10 > The Household Hazardous Waste facility will open for the season this Thursday, April 1. The facility, at 196 Lappan's Lane, has extended the hours of its April-through-November season and is now open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Thursday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Saturday.  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 ...

"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 ...