Kingston Disposal Site
There are temporary changes to the wood waste drop-off. Learn how to dispose of your wood waste.
The Kingston Disposal Site at 189 Lappan’s Ln. is where residents can drop off their leaf and yard waste and household hazardous waste items.
"Kingston Disposal Site" is a temporary name for this City-owned property. We are currently developing a new facility for these disposal services, and a new name will be chosen once that facility is completed.
Recycling depot
The recycling convenience drop-off depot at 196 Lappan’s Ln. has ceased operations.
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 - temporarily closed
The Household Hazardous Waste Depot will not open in 2026 due to a manufacturing delay. Multiple drop-off events will be available instead. Learn more in the News release.
Do not put hazardous waste in your garbage or recycling.
While the Household Hazardous Waste Depot is closed, you can use two temporary drop-off events:
- July 18 – KFR Training Centre (3 Terry Fox Dr.)
- Aug. 29 – Public Works Sand and Salt Dome (1307 Innovation Dr.)
Use the Resource Productivity and Recovery Authority disposal location map to find nearby drop-off options and learn how to safely dispose of household hazardous waste. If no disposal option is available, store materials safely until the next collection event.
Yard waste drop off
We offer year-round leaf and yard waste drop off at 189 Lappan's Ln. 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. Please speak with a staff member when you arrive.
Temporary changes to the wood waste drop-off
Construction has begun on the new Household Hazardous Waste drop-off site at 189 Lappan's Ln. 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 189 Lappans Lane.
You can still drop off large wood waste for free at the 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 189 Lappans Lane as usual. This includes live Christmas trees with tinsel and decorations removed.
Textiles
You can drop off textile items such as old clothing, towels and rags at Renewal Squared bins, found all around the city.
The Renewal Squared bin at 189 Lappan’s Ln. has been temporarily removed due to construction.
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.
