2020 Kawartha Lakes Municipal Calendar
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2020 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 2 clear bag per household
limit for weekly garbage collection –
40 lb/18 kg
maximum 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 5 landfills (see page 28). Fees have
changed for 2020. For more info visit
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
Environment Round-Up Day
Dispose of your old electronics, household
hazardous waste and more.
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 • 2020
In Ontario alone, we generate nearly
a tonne of waste per person, per year.
This high tonnage is not only quickly using
up space at our landfill sites, but is also
costing the municipality, and tax payers,
more money to continue to manage the
large volumes of waste and recycling.
In Kawartha Lakes, we continue to look
for best practices that can help reduce
waste and improve operations for our
recycling streams.
Photo by: Fred Thornhill Photography
Be prepared and stay informed as
changes will be coming throughout the
year to help better manage the way we
recycle and improve the way we interact
with our environment.
Stay in the know:
kawarthalakes.ca/subscribe
Cross-country skiing on Pigeon Lake 4
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February • 2020
In 2019, we spent the entire year gathering
public feedback and information to help
update our Integrated Waste Management
Strategy, a strategic plan outlining goals and
objectives to ensure we are doing the best
we can to manage waste and recycling.
Did you know that since the first strategy
was implemented, we have reduced the
amount of garbage being picked up at the
curb by 20%? We have also donated over
six tonnes of reusable materials to Habitat
Photo by: Fred Thornhill Photography
for Humanity and diverted 43% of waste
from our landfills.
The new strategy places an emphasis on
looking at ideas for more public education,
textile recycling and diverting food waste
within Kawartha Lakes.
kawarthalakes.ca/wastestrategy
Balsam Lake Provincial Park 6
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March • 2020
Spring into your cleaning this season by
recycling items you may no longer need
around your home and office. We have
many programs at our landfill locations to
help make de-cluttering less of a pain and
more of a gain.
For example, did you know that we have
free electronic recycling at our landfill sites?
You can bring in items such as computers,
printers, copiers and fax machines, small
appliances such as CD and DVD players,
toasters, coffee makers, telephones and
cellphones. You can also bring in specialty
items such as power tools, electronic game
Photo by: Justen Soule
systems and hair dryers.
For a full list of items accepted, visit
kawarthalakes.ca/electronic-recycling
Emily Provincial Park 8
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April • 2020
As the ground begins to soften and your
plants begin to bloom, you may wonder
what else you can do to help your gardens
grow. Backyard composting not only
reduces your waste by 30%, it also creates
healthier garden soil to help feed your plants.
Purchase a backyard composter or digester
at our one our municipal service centres to
get started.
By reducing the amount of food waste sent
to the landfill, you are:
• Helping lower the amount of greenhouse
gases produced
Photo by: Justen Soule
• Helping reduce the amount of topsoil loss
• Saving water, as organic matter retains
18-20 times its weight in water
Learn more about how you can get started at
kawarthalakes.ca/backyard-composting
Fenelon Falls 1011
May • 2020
Did you know that our population increases
25% between May and September? That
means we also see a greater use of municipal
services, such as landfill operations. As our
sites begin to get busier, we’d like to remind
residents to please be patient and respect
staff who are doing their best to accommodate
the increase in demand.
We also have alternative solutions in place
to help make less trips to the landfill sites
during these busier times. You can buy
curbside tags for items like additional bags
of garbage, mattresses and large bulky
items to let us know you’d like them picked
Photo by: Justen Soule
up from home.
Visit any one of our municipal service
centres, library locations or select retailers
across the municipality to learn more.
kawarthalakes.ca/curbside-collection Lock 36 - Kirkfield Lift Lock 1213
June • 2020
The municipality collects leaf and yard waste
from the curbside collection every spring and
fall. This waste will only be collected if properly
disposed of in dry paper yard bags and placed
by the curb at 7am on your designated day.
We also collect branches that have been
properly bundled with string or twine, at a size
less than 3 ft in length and 40 lb in weight.
Grass and items placed in plastic bags will not
be accepted.
Keep your bags dry by placing them in a
storage shed, or under a tarp, until they
are collected.
Photo by: Justen Soule
Did you know you can also bring leaf and yard
waste to any of our landfill sites, up to 250 kg
free of charge? If the dates don’t align with
your schedule, visit a site during operating
hours and we’ll be happy to assist you.
kawarthalakes.ca/curbside-collection Bobcaygeon 1415
July • 2020
Whether you’re searching for the perfect
getaway, planning your next outdoor adventure
or seeking a family-friendly vacation, Short
Term Rentals are a great way for tourists and
Kawartha Lakes residents to enjoy what the
municipality has to offer.
Here are a few key things to keep in mind if
you’re renting:
• Ensure garbage is disposed of in clear bags
• Ensure waste is not disposed of in
waterways such as lakes or rivers
• Reduce your waste by using reuseable
cups, containers and shopping bags
• Amplified noise is prohibited from 11pm
Photo by: Justen Soule
to 11am
• Roadways and road access must be kept
clear at all times
Visiting Kawartha Lakes and looking for more
information about municipal services?
kawarthalakes.ca/str Boating on Pigeon Lake 1617
August • 2020
With your help, we have been able to
donate over six tonnes of re-use materials
to Habitat for Humanity and diverted over
3500 mattresses from the landfill. You can
continue to do your part by participating
in one of the many recycling programs we
have in place. By taking the time to better
sort your recycling, we can help further
reduce the amount of waste entering the
landfills and help extend the life of these
vital sites.
Get involved today and take advantage of
our programs in place:
• Electronics
Photo by: Justen Soule
• Scrap metals
• Leaf and yard
• Household hazardous waste/paints
• Mattresses
• Reuse materials
kawarthalakes.ca/recycling-programs Balsam Lake 1819
September • 2020
Next month, Kawartha Lakes will host the
2020 International Plowing Match, an annual
and traditional event that brings in over
80,000 visitors to showcase the importance
of agriculture.
Did you know we have over 300,000 acres
of farmland within our municipality, and
that 4% of our entire workforce is driven by
agriculture? Join us in October at the Plowing
Match to learn more about how Kawartha
Lakes contributes to this vital sector.
Explore Kawartha Lakes further by visiting
one of the many seasonal events offered
Photo by: Justen Soule
year round:
explorekawarthalakes.com
Have an event you’d like to submit? We love
to help promote local not-for-profit events
directly on our website:
kawarthalakes.ca/submitevent Farmer’s field, Kawartha Lakes 2021
October • 2020
Did you know we celebrate Ontario Public
Library Week from October 18 to 24?
Our 14 Public Library locations offer free
services, resources and programs for
everyone to enjoy.
Browse: Access the Internet via our public
Wi-Fi or library computers.
Online Resources: Download and enjoy
a wide variety of eBooks, eMagazines and
Audiobooks, music and movies.
Take Out: Borrow books, DVDs, music,
CDs, audiobooks, magazines and manuals.
Play and Learn: Enjoy story times, games,
Photo by: Justen Soule
crafts, book clubs and activities for all ages.
Research: Explore our large collection of
databases and electronic resources.
Relax: Find quiet study spots and places to
gather with friends.
kawarthalakeslibrary.ca Bethany 2223
November • 2020
As the municipality gets ready to wrap up
2020 and plan for another year ahead,
we’re always looking for ways to receive
community input and engagement
on strategies and projects affecting
Kawartha Lakes.
Have you checked out Jump In, Kawartha
Lakes? This interactive website allows you
to jump in and join the conversation on
important issues where your feedback will
help shape the way we move forward with
decisions for the municipality.
Photo by: Fred Thornhill Photography
Last year, residents contributed to major
projects such as our Roads 101 series,
our updated Waste Strategy and most
importantly, the 2020 to 2023 Strategic Plan.
Register today to have your say on projects
coming forward, or let us know how you
feel about certain topics on one of the many
polls we have available.
kawarthalakes.ca/jumpin Doube’s Trestle Bridge 2425
December • 2020
Reduce your waste this Christmas by trying
something new and getting creative with
Photo by: Fred Thornhill Photography
your wrapping!
There are many beautiful ways to wrap
Christmas gifts with recycled or reusable
material. Here are a few to try: newspaper,
fabric, scarves, reusable grocery/produce
bags or even beeswax wraps!
If you do receive traditionally wrapped gifts,
remember non-metallic wrapping paper and
cards are recyclable and should be placed
in your green bin.
Christmas trees:
Provided all decorations have been
removed, Christmas trees are considered
leaf and yard waste and can be disposed
of at any of our landfills, up to 250 kg free
of charge.
Snuggles with Santa 2627
Landfill locations
There are 5 landfills in Kawartha Lakes:
28To 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 of trespassing will be laid.
29Landfill Hours
Summer Landfill Hours • May 1 to October 14 • 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 15 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
30Waste and what you need to know
Other items and what to do
Residential Household Large bulky items (up to 220 lb) can be
7am set out time picked up curbside if you purchase a
large item tag in advance. Items such
Weekly Waste Collection: Each residental household has a
as freezers or water coolers require a
weekly limit of two bags, at a maximum weight of 40 lb and
freon appliance tag.
no larger than 26” by 32” in size. All waste must be placed
in clear garbage bags for collection. Bags that are not clear,
Materials considered household
visibly contain more than 10% recyclables or household
hazardous waste (HHW) must
hazardous waste will not be collected. One privacy bag may
be brought to HHW depots located
also be included in each of your clear bags. Should you need
at the Fenelon or Lindsay landfills.
more than two clear bags, you can purchase prepaid bag
This includes items such automotive
tags at all Municipal Service Centres and select retailers.
products, household products, paints
Recycling: Place your recycling items loose inside your green and solvents, empty tanks and
or blue bins for curbside collection. Bagged recycling will not containers and mercury-containing light
be collected. bulbs and products.
Commercial Multi-residential Commerical hazardous waste is not
6am set out in Downtown Lindsay, 7am set out time. accepted at our landfill sites.
Bobcaygeon and Fenelon Falls. Waste and Recycling: To confirm all items that can be
7am for all other locations. Property Managers call collected or dropped off, please
Waste: 4 clear bags weekly. 705-324-9411 to confirm visit kawarthalakes.ca/recycle
Recycling: 4 bundled curbic yards your weekly limits. or call 705-324-9411.
(cardboard) or 4 roll-out carts. 31Municipal Service Centres
Visit 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 kawarthalakes.ca/recycle for the most up to date information.
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