Residential Garbage and Recycling Best Practices

Residential garbage and recycling pickup:

• Residential garbage and recycling pick-up is scheduled for Tuesday mornings apart from holiday weekends. Each residence is limited to one bag. *Purchase tags for additional bags (See resources below),

• Download a digital or print calendar of the garbage pickup schedule using this link: https://www.cityofkingston.ca/garbage-and-recycling/collection-calendar/

Cigarettes and dog waste:

• If you smoke, butt out responsibly.

  • Use a tin can or other method to collect your butts and dispose of them with your garbage.

• Do not use flowerbeds as your dog park.

  • People tend to these gardens and dog waste kills plants. Take the time to walk your dog in the park.

Garbage and recycling containers:

• Invest in garbage containers.

• Mark your address on all recycling boxes clearly with a permanent marker or paint to deter theft.

Illegal Dumping :

• Never dispose of garbage in or beside public garbage receptacles:

• This is considered illegal dumping and comes with a minimum $200 penalty plus extra charges for cleanup costs. These receptacles are for public use only.

• If you witness instances of illegal dumping in downtown Kingston, email: bylawenforcement@cityofkingston.ca

• Do not dispose of large items like construction materials or furniture on the sidewalk. Take it to a designated waste disposal site.

Resources to help you succeed:

• Download a digital or print calendar of the garbage pickup schedule using this link: https://www.cityofkingston.ca/garbage-and-recycling/collection-calendar/

• Download the ‘Kingston Waste’ App to get notified of garbage related events

• Bag tags: $4 each. City Hall and Metro (Barrie and Princess) sell them.