2021 Kawartha Lakes Municipal Calendar - City of Kawartha Lakes
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2021 Kawartha Lakes
Municipal Calendar
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Waste management services
and collection schedule
Clear bags are required for waste
collection in Kawartha Lakes
We have a two clear bag per household limit for
weekly garbage collection –
• 40 lb/18 kg maximum
per bag
• No more than 10% of
recyclables allowed per bag
Recycling and waste
collection zones
Find your location on the map to identify
your recycling and waste collection day.
Ensure items are at the curb
by 7am.
7am
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Landfills
Take your recycling and waste to one of
our five landfill locations (see pg. 29). For
more info, such as tipping fees, please visit
www.kawarthalakes.ca/tippingfees.
Calendar Legend
Blue box week
(recyclable containers)
Green box week
(recyclable paper/fibre)
Holidays
Collection moves forward one day.
Leaf and yard collection
Curbside battery collection
Visit the waste and recycling section of
www.kawarthalakes.ca for more details.
Free woodchip giveaway
At Lindsay landfill.
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January• 2021
What’s new for Waste?
As you flip through the pages of this calendar, you will
notice that the focus is shaped around our 2020 – 2024
Integrated Waste Management Strategy. This vital
document provides short-term and long-term initiatives
to ensure we’re on track with municipal goals and that we
continue to implement best practices around waste and
recycling.
Waste management is entering a challenging and exciting
time as the province is changing how it will operate waste
diversion programs. The future will involve producers of
goods taking responsibility for costs and disposal. These
changes will continue to happen over the next five years.
One of the biggest goals of the strategy is to achieve a
70% diversion rate of waste from our landfills by the year
2048.
View the full strategy and stay updated on Waste and
Recycling by visiting www.kawarthalakes.ca/recycle.
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February• 2021
Say goodbye to single-use
In the fall of 2019, Kawartha Lakes implemented a
voluntary ban of single-use plastics and Styrofoam. Many
single-use items are difficult to recycle and often end
up in our landfills, or worse, end up as litter in our lakes,
parks and roadsides.
What is a single-use plastic?
An item that is intended to be used one time before
disposing. Examples include: plastic water bottles, plastic
grocery bags, plastic straws, disposable cups such as
coffee and fast food beverages and take-out Styrofoam
containers.
What can I do to help reduce my footprint?
• BYO – Bring Your Own (cup, bag, straw, container)
where applicable
• Support businesses that have made the switch to
reusable packaging (some even offer discounts!)
• Check out our Jump In page for more information on
the voluntary ban and more ideas on reducing waste
Jump In and join the conversation at
www.jumpinkawarthalakes.ca/RRR
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March• 2021
Act green while you clean
With March comes spring and with spring we often clean
in and around our homes and cottages. While you’re in
the midst of getting rid of items that clutter your space, or
disposing of food products that have passed their shelf life,
make sure you’re aware of exactly where they go before
you throw them away.
Household electronics: Bring your old electronics to any of
our landfill sites to be recycled for free. This includes items
such as old computers, toasters, coffee makers, cellphones
and power tools.
Furniture: Large bulky items (up to 220lbs) can be picked
up directly from your curb by purchasing a large item tag.
We also have a mattress recycling program in place at our
Lindsay Ops landfill.
Expired food: Food items belongs in the waste or,
alternatively, in a backyard composter. However, the
containers can go in the blue (such as jars and cans) or
green (such as cardboard boxes) recycling streams. Be sure
to wash the food waste out before throwing them away.
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April• 2021 Be in charge of your own waste One of the most significant impacts you can do to help reduce your landfill footprint and greenhouse gas emissions is to set up a backyard composter. Studies show that a single household can reduce 30% of generated waste just by backyard composting. One of the goals of the updated Waste Strategy is to provide more public education on how you can get involved and easily start backyard composting in your own yard. What can you place in a backyard composter? • Fruits & vegetables • Houseplants • Eggshells • Hay & straw • Coffee grounds & filters • Leaves • Tea bags • Sawdust • Nut shells • Wood chips • Shredded newspaper • Dryer & vacuum lint • Yard trimmings • Hair & fur • Grass clippings • Fireplace ashes Interested in composting? We have backyard composters and digesters for sale through our Waste Division. Learn more about the benefits at www.kawarthalakes.ca/backyard-composting. Kayaking on Pigeon Lake 10
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May• 2021
May we take your mattress?
In 2018, our Waste Division began a mattress recycling
program at the Lindsay landfill to help prevent the large
and bulky items from entering our landfills. In just two
years we’ve recycled over 8000 mattresses. To put that
into perspective, roughly 100 mattresses can fill a full
sized tractor trailer - that’s approximately 80 trailers
worth of space saved at our landfills.
By diverting mattresses, we are able to further extend
the life of our landfill sites. With only five locations across
the municipality and two with forecasted closure dates
in 2024, it’s vital we continue to divert as much waste as
possible to keep our sites open for you.
Looking to dispose of an old mattress? We offer a
curbside pickup option (which requires a mattress tag
purchased in advance) or you can come directly to
the Lindsay Ops Landfill to drop it off. Learn more at
www.kawarthalakes.ca/diversion-programs.
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June• 2021
Can you be-leaf it’s June already?
As everyone begins to prepare for summer, we would
like to remind residents of our curbside leaf and yard
collection coming up this month. On your scheduled day,
place paper leaf and yard bags as well as branches and
twigs curbside to be collected. Remember that grass and
items in plastic bags will not be accepted.
Important reminders for collection
• Materials must be curbside by 7am
• Leaves must be stored in dry paper bags (otherwise
they rip open at the curb and will not be collected)
• Branches and twigs must be properly bundled at a
size less than 3 ft in length and 40 lb in weight
Leaf and yard disposal at our landfills
We recognize that residents will often have more leaf
and yard waste to dispose of throughout the year. You
can also bring leaf and yard waste anytime of the year
to our landfill sites - we take up to 250 kg for free! See
the calendar dates below to confirm your scheduled day
or for more information, visit www.kawarthalakes.ca/
curbside-collection.
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July• 2021
Jump In Kawartha Lakes!
With over 250 bodies of water across the City, it’s easy to
find a place to jump in to. That’s the beauty of where we
live - our natural landscape offers many different types of
recreational opportunities. It’s always easy to head outdoors
and jump in to a new adventure!
That being said, we also want everyone to find it easy to
jump in to conversations with the City, to join discussions
around large projects and have a say when it comes to
decisions that impact our communities.
Welcome to Jump In Kawartha Lakes! Through this online
tool, you can:
• Learn about major projects, including design plans,
contact information and past meetings held
• Participate in surveys, mapping tools and idea forums
around City-led initiatives
• Stay up to date by subscribing to receive new
information on projects right to your email
Jump in and join the conversation today! Visit
www.kawarthalakes.ca/jumpin for more information.
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August• 2021
Help keep Kawartha Lakes green (and clean!)
Another initiative of our Waste Strategy is to increase
recycling options throughout the municipality, such as
adding more recycling options in public spaces like parks,
downtowns, marinas, trails and other popular community
areas.
Help do your part by practicing proper waste and
recycling wherever you go. This includes not overfilling
our waste bins or illegally dumping items. It not only costs
the environment by destroying landscapes and potentially
harming animals, but could also cost you up to $5000 in
legal fines.
If you witness dumping of any sort on municipal property,
such as at a park, on the roadside or in a lake/river, please
let us know by:
• Reporting it online: www.kawarthalakes.ca/reportit
• Contacting Municipal Law Enforcement at:
705-324-9411 extension 1212.
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September• 2021
Shout out this September
Did you know that Kawartha Lakes has a dedicated
website where we recognize organizations, businesses
and residents across the City for their efforts in reducing
waste? This is an interactive space for anyone to share
ideas for creative waste reduction and to highlight those
who are doing a great job!
You’ll find blog articles and an interactive map where
you can shout out your favourite businesses that are
promoting waste reduction. There is also an ideas page
where you can share tips and tricks for other residents,
important links for information and a Q&A section.
Visit www.jumpinkawarthalakes.ca/RRR to learn more.
You can also subscribe online to receive email updates
around waste and recycling, as well as other municipal
news such as major projects, road closures and Council
updates.
Visit www.kawarthalakes.ca/subscribe to sign up today!
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October• 2021 The more you know Kawartha Lakes Public Library is about more than just books! We are your guide to the exceptional. Did you know that through your local library, you can: • Access computers and Wi-Fi • Use online tools to find new books to read • Watch movies and listen to music • Participate in different programs (for all ages) • Research family and local history • Check out audiobooks and e-books • Check out STEAM Kits – engaging and educational items for adults and children alike • Get creative with Creativebug, and get cooking with A to Z World Foods – two of the many Digital Library resources Each year, the third week of October is recognized as Ontario Public Library Week. Join us this month in celebrating the important role libraries play and the community they continue to shape everyday. Plus, Kawartha Lakes Public Libraries are fine free! To learn more, visit www.kawarthalakeslibrary.ca. Fall fog on Pigeon Lake 22
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November• 2021
Let’s talk about textiles
Another initiative targeted in the Waste Management
Strategy is to develop more options for textile recycling.
Textile recycling is where we aim to reuse, repurpose or
recover materials from textile items, (clothing, shoes, hats,
belts, bedding, towels, curtains, pillows, etc.).
Once in landfills, natural fibres found in textile materials
can take hundreds of years to decompose. Additionally,
synthetic textiles are designed not to decompose at all.
Not only is it environmentally friendly to recycle your
textiles, but the consequences of throwing them out can
last for centuries.
We are working on providing more convenient access to
recycling opportunities to help keep these items out of
the landfill. Textiles are estimated to make up to 5-10% of
the residential waste stream, so there is opportunity for a
significant increase in waste diversion through additional
recycling options.
Visit www.kawarthalakes.ca/textiles for information.
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December• 2021
There’s an app for that
Looking for more information on waste and recycling?
Would you like reminders on your garbage day? Try
downloading our Recycle Coach App.
The app has a helpful calendar to
remind you if it is containers or fibres
week when you are on the go.
It also will provide you with
notifications to remind you when
your collection day is, if there are any
schedule changes and other important
updates you may need to know.
The app also has an extremely helpful
search tool called the Waste Wizard. This tool can tell you
where to dispose of over 300 different items found in your
household.
The app is free and can be downloaded from the
Apple Store or Google Play Store. You can also
access the Waste Wizard directly on our website at
www.kawarthalakes.ca/recycle.
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Landfill locations
There are 5 landfills in Kawartha Lakes:
29To ensure your visit to a landfill is quick and convenient:
1. Stop at the scale house on arrival for instructions
2. Follow instructions carefully (ask again, if necessary)
3. Pay attention to all site signage
4. Once material drop off is complete, return to the scale house to check out
When not in operation, access to landfill sites is restricted. Charges for trespassing will be laid.
30Landfill Hours
Summer Landfill Hours • May 1 to October 15 • Hours may be subject to change based on
operational requirements. All landfills are closed Canada Day. Lindsay landfill is also closed Holiday Mondays
(Victoria Day, Civic Holiday, Labour Day and Thanksgiving).
Holiday
Landfill Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Monday
Eldon Closed Closed 9am-5pm Closed Closed 11am-5pm 11am-5pm 11am-5pm
Fenelon 9am-5pm Closed 9am-5pm Closed Closed 9am-5pm Closed 9am-5pm
Laxton Closed Closed Closed 11am-5pm Closed Closed 11am-5pm 11am-5pm
Lindsay 8am-5pm 8am-5pm Closed 8am-5pm 8am-5pm 8am-3pm Closed Closed
Somerville 11am-5pm Closed Closed Closed 11am-5pm 11am-5pm Closed 11am-5pm
Winter Landfill Hours • October 16 to April 30 • Hours may be subject to change based on
operational requirements. All landfills are closed New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Landfills scheduled to operate on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve will only be open from 9am to 1pm.
Holiday
Landfill Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Monday
Eldon Closed Closed 9am-5pm Closed Closed 11am-5pm Closed Closed
Fenelon 9am-5pm Closed 9am-5pm Closed Closed 9am-5pm Closed 9am-5pm
Laxton Closed Closed Closed 11am-5pm Closed Closed 12pm-4pm Closed
Lindsay 8am-5pm 8am-5pm Closed 8am-5pm 8am-5pm 8am-3pm Closed Closed
Somerville 11am-5pm Closed Closed Closed 11am-5pm Closed Closed 11am-5pm
31Municipal Service Centres
Contact any Municipal Service Centre, Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
Lindsay Coboconk Bobcaygeon Omemee
180 Kent Street West, 9 Grandy Road, 123 East Street South, 1 King Street West,
Lindsay K9V 2Y6 Coboconk K0M 1K0 Bobcaygeon K0M 1A0 Omemee K0L 2W0
705-324-9411 ext. 0 705-324-9411 ext. 3515 705-324-9411 ext. 3580 705-324-9411 ext. 3520
Municipality of Kawartha Lakes
Toll Free 1-888-822-2225
After hours municipal emergencies, including weekends and statutory holidays 1-877-885-7337
Curbside collection inquiries, Miller Waste Services
1-888-557-4711 kawarthalakes@millerwaste.ca
Information provided in this calendar is subject to change.
Please call 705-324-9411 or visit www.kawarthalakes.ca/recycle for the most up to date information.
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