Kawartha Lakes Garbage Schedule Helper: Pickup Day, 2026 Calendar, Clear Bags, Organics and Landfills
This Kawartha Lakes garbage schedule guide is built for the real resident moment: you need to know your pickup day, whether recyclables can go in the garbage, how the clear bag limit works, what changed with Blue Box recycling in 2026, and which landfill to use if curbside pickup is not enough. Start with the official Municipal Calendar, Curbside Collection Map or Recycle Coach app, then use the practical sections below.
Quick Answer: How to Check the Kawartha Lakes Garbage Schedule
Use the City of Kawartha Lakes Municipal Calendar, Curbside Collection Map, or Recycle Coach app to confirm your household collection day. Garbage is collected by Miller Waste, while residential recycling is managed by Circular Materials and collected by Emterra in 2026. Set material out by 7 a.m., or by 6 a.m. if you live in a downtown core.
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Kawartha Lakes is large and rural, with Lindsay, Bobcaygeon, Fenelon Falls, Omemee, Coboconk, Kirkfield, Norland, Manvers-area roads and seasonal roads. Your address decides the collection day.
Garbage or recycling issue?
For missed garbage, contact Miller Waste. For missed recycling or bin replacement, contact Emterra. The same curbside day can involve different trucks and different contact paths.
Clear bag and sorting rules
Kawartha Lakes uses clear bag garbage collection. Starting April 20, 2026, recyclable items in garbage bags can trigger an “Oops” sticker and be left behind.
If you searched “kawartha lakes garbage schedule,” do not stop at a generic calendar image. Use the official map or Recycle Coach, then check whether the issue is clear-bag garbage, Blue Box recycling, organics, leaf and yard waste, battery collection, large item pickup or landfill disposal.
What Kawartha Lakes Residents Usually Need Today
Most residents want one practical answer before collection morning, before a cottage weekend, before a landfill trip, or after a missed pickup.
I need my pickup day
Open the Municipal Calendar, Curbside Collection Map or Recycle Coach app. Write your day on the “What goes where” insert if you manage a short-term rental or seasonal property.
I need the right phone number
Garbage questions go to Miller Waste at 1-888-557-4711. Recycling questions go to Emterra at 1-888-597-1541.
I need waste tags
Extra curbside garbage requires tags. Sheets of 5 tags are listed at $25 and sheets of 10 tags at $50. Buy tags before collection day.
I need a landfill
Kawartha Lakes has five landfill sites: Lindsay Ops, Fenelon, Somerville, Eldon and Laxton Digby Longford. Check hours, payment and accepted materials before loading.
Official Kawartha Lakes 2026 Municipal Calendar, Curbside Map and Recycle Coach
The official calendar is the most useful starting point because it combines regular collection, landfill details, leaf and yard waste days, battery collection, special events and 2026 recycling changes. Recycle Coach is better for reminders and delay alerts.
2026 Municipal Calendar
The calendar gives residents a weekly curbside collection schedule, landfill locations and hours, special waste collection dates and waste tips. Use it with your household’s actual collection day.
Open 2026 calendar PDFCurbside Collection Map and app
Use the Curbside Collection Map or Recycle Coach app to confirm the collection day for your home, cottage, seasonal road or rental property.
Open schedule toolsThis map is for local context only. It does not show your live curbside route. Use the official City schedule tools for the final pickup day.
Clear Bag Garbage Rules in Kawartha Lakes
Kawartha Lakes uses a clear bag program. The goal is to keep recyclables, hazardous waste and other divertible material out of landfill. This also means garbage bags can be inspected and left behind if they contain recyclable items.
Two-bag curbside limit
There is currently a two-bag curbside residential waste limit per household across the municipality. Extra bags require curbside waste tags.
- Use clear garbage bags.
- Keep garbage separate from recycling.
- Do not place garbage bags on top of recycling.
- Do not use large 65 or 95 gallon carts.
- Leave waste at the curb until 7 p.m. if not collected.
Two small privacy bags allowed
Residents may use a maximum of two small opaque privacy bags each week, one inside each of the two clear bags. If you only set out one clear bag, both privacy bags may go inside it.
If the two small privacy bags are your only waste, the City says they can be placed directly at the curb without being placed inside a clear bag.
Households participating in the Organics Program in the urban areas of Bobcaygeon, Fenelon Falls, Lindsay and Omemee move to a one-bag curbside waste limit effective June 15, 2026. Other communities continue with the two-bag limit unless the City changes the rule.
Garbage, Recycling and Organics in Kawartha Lakes
The easiest way to avoid a missed pickup is to separate the system by stream. Garbage, recycling and organics can involve different rules and different contractors.
⚫ Garbage
Garbage collection is handled by Miller Waste. Clear bags are required, and recyclable materials must be sorted out of garbage bags.
For waste-related inquiries, including missed garbage collection, contact Miller Waste at 1-888-557-4711 or kawarthalakes@millerwaste.ca.
🔵 Recycling
Residential recycling is managed by Circular Materials and collected by Emterra in 2026. Garbage and recycling may still be collected on the same day, but by different trucks.
For missed recycling or recycle bin replacements, contact Emterra at 1-888-597-1541 or customercareont@emterra.ca.
🟢 Organics
The organics program applies to households currently receiving organics collection in the urban areas of Bobcaygeon, Fenelon Falls, Lindsay and Omemee.
Starting June 15, 2026, participating organics households move to a lower one-bag garbage limit, making proper food and organic waste sorting more important.
Garbage is Miller Waste. Recycling is Emterra / Circular Materials. Organics rules apply only to participating urban program areas unless the City expands the program.
2026 Blue Box Change: Emterra, Circular Materials and New Recyclables
Ontario’s Blue Box transition changed how residential recycling is managed in Kawartha Lakes. The City says there are no changes to the recycling collection day, but the collector and accepted-material list changed.
Emterra collects recycling
Emterra Environmental collects residential recycling on behalf of Circular Materials. Emterra handles recycling inquiries, missed recycling and recycling bin replacements.
More items in Blue Box
New accepted materials include items such as hot and cold beverage cups, Styrofoam, deodorant and toothpaste containers, and flexible packaging categories listed by the official recycling tools.
Garbage can be stickered
Starting April 20, 2026, Miller Waste collectors enforce the rule that recyclable materials cannot go in garbage bags. Bags with recyclables may be stickered and left behind.
Flexible plastics and wrappers must be placed in a clear bag, tied closed, and set out with paper/fibre recycling. Use Recycle Coach or Circular Materials for the most current sorting list.
Bag Tags, Mattresses, Large Items and Freon Appliances
Extra curbside waste and large items require the right tag before collection. Do not place mattresses, box springs, appliances or bulky items at the curb without buying the correct tag and arranging pickup where required.
Waste tags for extra bags
Curbside waste tags are listed as sheets of 5 for $25 or sheets of 10 for $50. One tag is required for each additional bag above your household limit.
$15 large item tag
Large item collection must be pre-arranged with Miller Waste after purchasing the tag. The item can weigh no more than 100 kg / 220 lb.
$22 tags apply
Mattress tags are listed at $22 per unit. Freon appliance tags are listed at $22 plus the purchase of a large item tag. Contact Miller Waste after buying the tag.
Wrap the tag around the neck of the garbage bag and stick the ends together like a flag. If using garbage cans, make sure collectors can see all tags on the top bags. Drivers do not carry tags and cannot accept cash.
Kawartha Lakes Garbage Dump and Landfill Locations
Kawartha Lakes has five landfill sites. Check the official landfill page before visiting because hours change by season, all hours are subject to change, and some sites are closed in winter or on certain holidays.
51 Wilson Road
The Lindsay Ops landfill is the most central option for many residents. Winter hours list Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Summer hours close Wednesday and remain open most other weekdays plus Saturday.
341 Mark Road
Fenelon is listed as closed in winter and open during the summer season on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
381 Ledge Hill Road
Somerville operates on listed Monday, Friday and Saturday schedules, with different winter and summer hour blocks. Check the official page before making a long rural drive.
311 Rockview Road
Eldon is west of Kirkfield and has Wednesday and Saturday winter hours, with Sunday added in summer according to the official landfill listing.
3225 Monck Road
This site is approximately 2 km west of Norland. It has Thursday and Sunday hours, with the Sunday time changing between winter and summer.
Sort and tarp your load
Landfill loads must be tarped. Recyclables, hazardous waste, electronics, tires, scrap metal, leaf and yard waste and mattresses must be separated or additional fees may apply.
City landfill sites are closed on New Year’s Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Cash is not accepted at this time; the City lists MasterCard, Visa and Debit, with no AMEX. Customers are not permitted to enter 15 minutes before closing.
Leaf and Yard Waste, Batteries, Round-Up Days and Special Waste
Special collections are easy to miss because they do not happen every week. Use the Municipal Calendar or Recycle Coach for the exact date that applies to your collection day.
March and November 2026
The 2026 curbside battery collection weeks are listed as March 16 to 19 and November 9 to 12. Place batteries in a clear, sealable bag where the collector can see them on your regular collection day.
Spring and fall collection
Kawartha Lakes offers curbside leaf and yard waste collection in spring and fall. Use the calendar because dates depend on your regular collection day.
HHW and textiles by event
Round-Up Day events accept household hazardous waste such as automotive products, batteries, paints, solvents, household products, mercury items, pesticides and fertilizers. Event rules can change.
Do not put loose batteries in your recycling box. Tape 9V terminals and button batteries as directed by the City, then place them in a clear resealable bag for curbside battery collection week.
Winter Collection, Seasonal Roads and Rural Pickup Delays
Kawartha Lakes collection is not only a city-street problem. Rural roads, seasonal roads, snowbanks, soft roads, lake-effect weather and long driveways can affect pickup.
Do not place bins on top or behind
Place waste and recycling on flat ground in a cleared area. The City warns that snowbank placement can make bins difficult to see, unsafe to reach and vulnerable to broken containers.
Road must be safely maintained
Private seasonal roads need proper plowing, sanding or salting, vegetation clearance, pothole filling and safe vehicle access. Unsafe roads may not receive curbside collection until maintenance occurs.
Use Recycle Coach and City notices
Weather and poor road conditions can delay collection. The City uses Recycle Coach, social media and newsroom updates for delay notifications.
If the truck cannot safely reach your road, your pickup may be delayed. Do not assume a missed pickup is always a contractor error; first check road condition notices and Recycle Coach alerts.
Missed Garbage or Recycling Pickup in Kawartha Lakes
Before calling, wait until 7 p.m. on collection day, check whether there was a delay notice, then contact the correct contractor based on the missed stream.
Run this quick check
- Was it your correct collection day?
- Was material out by 7 a.m., or 6 a.m. downtown?
- Was there a weather or road delay notice?
- Were clear bags used?
- Were recyclables sorted out of garbage?
- Were extra bags tagged?
- Were bags separated from recycling?
- Was material left out until 7 p.m.?
Garbage vs recycling matters
For missed garbage or waste questions, contact Miller Waste at 1-888-557-4711 or kawarthalakes@millerwaste.ca.
For missed recycling or recycle bin replacement, contact Emterra at 1-888-597-1541 or customercareont@emterra.ca.
For feedback about Emterra recycling services, contact Circular Materials at 1-877-667-2626 or customerservice@circularmaterials.ca.
If garbage is missed because of a collection delay, your next waste day is generally a double garbage collection day. If recycling is missed, the City says to bring the missed recycling back inside and set it out on the next matching recycling week.
House, Cottage, Downtown Core, Seasonal Road or Business: Which Rule Applies?
Property type matters in Kawartha Lakes because the municipality is large, rural and seasonal. A short-term rental, seasonal road, downtown core address, farm property and commercial site may not follow the same practical routine.
Use calendar and clear bag rules
Most households should use the Municipal Calendar, Recycle Coach, clear bags, correct bag limits and contractor contacts.
6 a.m. set-out
The City lists a 6 a.m. set-out time for downtown core residents. If you live in a core area, do not wait until the normal 7 a.m. deadline.
Commercial rules differ
Blue Box recycling collection under the producer-responsibility program is focused on residential properties. Businesses and organizations should check commercial waste guidance.
Official Kawartha Lakes Garbage Schedule Links
Use these official resources for final decisions because schedules, bag limits, prices, landfill hours, recycling contacts and delay notices can change.
Kawartha Lakes Garbage Schedule FAQ
How do I check my Kawartha Lakes garbage pickup day?
Use the City of Kawartha Lakes Municipal Calendar, Curbside Collection Map, or Recycle Coach app. Enter your address or use the official collection map because Kawartha Lakes has many rural and seasonal routes.
What time should garbage be out in Kawartha Lakes?
Set garbage and recycling out by 7 a.m. on collection day. If you live in a downtown core, use the earlier 6 a.m. set-out time. Leave material at the curb until 7 p.m. before bringing it back inside if it was not collected.
Who collects garbage in Kawartha Lakes?
Garbage is collected by Miller Waste. For missed garbage collection or waste-related inquiries, contact Miller Waste at 1-888-557-4711 or kawarthalakes@millerwaste.ca.
Who collects recycling in Kawartha Lakes in 2026?
Residential recycling is managed by Circular Materials and collected by Emterra. For missed recycling or recycle bin replacements, contact Emterra at 1-888-597-1541 or customercareont@emterra.ca.
What is the Kawartha Lakes clear bag limit?
The current curbside residential waste limit is two clear bags per household across the municipality. Effective June 15, 2026, households in the urban organics program areas of Bobcaygeon, Fenelon Falls, Lindsay and Omemee move to a one-bag limit.
Can I use privacy bags in Kawartha Lakes?
Yes. The City allows a maximum of two small opaque privacy bags each week, typically one inside each of the two clear bags. If only one clear bag is used, both privacy bags may go inside it.
How much are garbage bag tags in Kawartha Lakes?
Curbside waste tags are listed as sheets of 5 for $25 and sheets of 10 for $50. One tag is required for each extra waste bag above your household limit.
Where are the Kawartha Lakes landfills?
The five City landfill sites are Lindsay Ops at 51 Wilson Road, Fenelon at 341 Mark Road, Somerville at 381 Ledge Hill Road, Eldon at 311 Rockview Road, and Laxton Digby Longford at 3225 Monck Road. Check seasonal hours before visiting.
What happens if recyclables are in my garbage bag?
Starting April 20, 2026, Miller Waste collectors enforce the rule that recyclable materials cannot go in garbage bags. Bags containing recyclables may receive an “Oops” sticker and be left behind.
Can I place waste on top of snowbanks?
No. The City tells residents not to place waste or recycling bins on top of or behind snowbanks. Use a cleared, flat set-out area where collectors can safely see and reach the material.
How do I arrange mattress or large item pickup?
Purchase the correct curbside tag first, then contact Miller Waste to arrange pickup. Mattress tags are listed at $22 per unit, large item tags at $15, and Freon appliance tags at $22 plus the large item tag.
Editorial and Source Verification Note
This independent Kawartha Lakes garbage schedule guide was refreshed for garbage-collection.org using official City of Kawartha Lakes waste and diversion pages, residential waste and organics collection rules, Municipal Waste Calendar, 2026 calendar PDF, waste tag information, landfill location details, winter collection guidance, waste delay guidance, Blue Box transition notices, mandatory sorting enforcement notices and diversion event information.
Always verify live details with the City of Kawartha Lakes, Recycle Coach, Miller Waste, Emterra, Circular Materials or the official landfill page before setting out waste, buying tags, reporting missed pickup, relying on a holiday schedule or driving to a landfill.
Final Resident Summary: Bookmark This Before Kawartha Lakes Collection Day
The fastest way to use the Kawartha Lakes garbage schedule is simple: check your address in the Municipal Calendar, Curbside Collection Map or Recycle Coach app, set material out by 7 a.m. or 6 a.m. in downtown cores, and separate garbage from recycling.
For 2026, remember the major changes: residential recycling is managed by Circular Materials and collected by Emterra, new Blue Box materials are accepted, and Miller Waste enforces sorting so recyclable items do not remain in garbage bags.
If you searched for a Kawartha Lakes garbage dump, check the five landfill sites and seasonal hours before driving. Sort your load, tarp it, bring the correct payment method, and keep recyclable or hazardous materials separate to avoid added fees or rejected material.