Kingston Area Recycling Centre
There are temporary changes to the wood waste drop-off. Learn how to dispose of your wood waste.
The Kingston Area Recycling Centre (KARC) at 196 Lappan’s Lane offers several services to keep your items from going into the landfill.
Recycling depot
The recycling convenience drop-off depot at KARC will cease operations as of Jan. 1, 2026, due to a lack of sustainable long-term funding from the Provincial provider, Circular Materials Ontario (CMO).
The last day for services at the convenience drop-off depot is Wednesday, Dec. 31, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
In Kingston, curbside collection remains a convenient, accessible option for residential recycling. The curbside collection program is operated by CMO. All residential properties have recycling options as they receive or are eligible for curbside collection in the City of Kingston.
Use our What Goes Where tool to help confirm what items are recyclable. As of Jan. 1, 2026, even more items are being accepted in recycling bins across Ontario. Find out more on the CMO website.
Hazardous waste depot
Do not put hazardous waste in your garbage or recycling.
Hazardous waste drop-off at KARC is open to residents of the City of Kingston and Loyalist Township. It is only collected part of the year and on specific days. Please confirm drop-off times prior to coming.
Drop-off times: April to November, Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Yard waste drop off
We offer year-round leaf and yard waste drop off at KARC. Residents of Kingston can drop off their leaf and yard waste for free.
How to drop-off leaf and yard waste
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- Go straight through the gates at the end of Lappan’s Lane.
- Staff will tell you where to go to unload your leaves and brush. After you are done unloading, you can leave.
Note: If you are a business, drop-off fees may apply. You may need to weigh-in at the scale prior to dropping off your leaf and yard waste. Please speak with a staff member when you arrive.
Temporary changes to the wood waste drop off
We have started getting the area ready for the new Household Hazardous Waste drop-off site across the street from KARC. This work will take a few months. While it is happening, the wood waste drop-off area will be closed.
Starting Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025 you cannot drop off large wood waste (branches, trunks, and stumps larger than 3 inches/8 cm) at the Yard Waste site at 196 Lappans Lane.
You can still drop off large wood waste for free at Tomlinson Organics site at 2069 Joyceville Rd. This restriction will stay in place until the site work is finished. We will share an update when the wood waste drop-off area reopens.
You can still drop off leaves and small brush (less than 3 inches/8 cm) at 196 Lappans Lane as usual.
Textiles
You can drop-off textile items, such as old clothing, towels, and rags, at Renewal Squared bins, find the bin locations all over the city.
Facility Info
Kingston Area Recycling Centre
196 Lappan's Lane,
Kingston, ON, K7K 6Z4
Phone: 613-546-0000
Hours of Operation
Recycling depot
Monday to Friday:
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Yard waste drop-off:
Monday to Friday:
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Household hazardous waste depot:
April through November
Thursday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The City of Kingston acknowledges that we are on the traditional homeland of the Anishinabek, Haudenosaunee, and the Huron-Wendat, and thanks these nations for their care and stewardship over this shared land.
Today, the City is committed to working with Indigenous peoples and all residents to pursue a united path of reconciliation.
Learn more about the City's reconciliation initiatives.
