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Kawartha Lakes Municipal Calendar
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Waste management services and collection schedule
“Some Wildlife” by Donna Bisschop (cover art)
Clear bags are required for waste collection in Kawartha Lakes
We have a two clear bags 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
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Holidays
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Leaf and yard collection Curbside battery collection
Visit the waste and recycling section of www.kawarthalakes.ca for more details.
Free woodchip/compost giveaway at Lindsay Landfill. Photo credits: Justen Soule (August) Fred Thornhill (cover and remaining months)
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January• 2023 Recycling Reminders for 2023 Here are your new year recycling reminders for 2023:
Mattress recycling: Mattresses will only be accepted at the Lindsay Landfill, or through curbside pick up. This will ensure all mattresses are recycled. To date our mattress recycling program has diverted over 10,000 mattresses from ending up in our landfills. Bulky plastics: Bulky plastics are accepted at the Lindsay Landfill for recycling. This includes items such as plastic beverage crates (milk crates), plastic lawn furniture, clean plastic drums, totes, empty garbage/recycling bins and clean plastic buckets and pails. Reminder: The Fenelon Landfill is no longer open during winter hours and updates have been made to Somerville and Lindsay Landfill hours. See page 31 to view the full schedule.
Snow in the Bush by Rhonda Larson
Textile recycling: Textile recycling is available for drop-off at all five landfills. Acceptable materials are clothing, linens and shoes. Items should be in clear bags and not mixed in with other recycling items. For a full list of recyclable textiles visit Diversion Programs on our website www. kawarthalakes.ca/en/living-here/diversion-programs.aspx
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Free woodchip/compost giveaway runs every Wednesday from 8am to 4pm at the Lindsay Landfill, while supplies last. Please be advised stock can fluctuate throughout the year
New Year’s Day Facilities closed
Did you know that one person’s trash is another person’s treasure? Look to donate or sell your used items through swap events, social media pages, garage sales or thrift stores before disposing of them in the landfill. Container collection Fibre collection
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February• 2023 • Waste must be set out in clear bags and contain less than 10% of recyclable items. Bags must weigh less than 40Ib (18 kg). • Waste/recycling must be set out by 7am on your day of collection (6am in designated downtown areas). • Recycling bins are not provided. They can be purchased at one of our service centres or select libraries. Recycling must be loose in bins, bagged recycling is not accepted. • Residential locations are allowed an unlimited number of recycling bins. Bins must be 22 gallons or less in size. • Stretchy plastic film (grocery/bread/produce) must be bundled inside a small clear bag, tied closed and placed in your container recycling bin. Crinkly plastics (chip bags) are not recyclable. • Hazardous waste, needles/syringes, electronics, construction/demolition materials will not be accepted curbside and can be brought to designated landfill sites. For more information, see the helpful handout in this calendar or visit www.kawarthalakes.ca/waste.
“Forever Young” by Lindsay Erdman
If you’re new to Kawartha Lakes, welcome home Follow these instructions to make sure your waste and recycling are set out the right way each week:
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Visit www.explorekawarthalakes.ca to find ideas and places to visit for winter fun!
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Every February, people across Canada participate in Black History Month events and festivities that honour the legacy of Black Canadians and their communities. To learn more, go to www.canada.ca/blackhistorymonth.
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Did you know you can highlight local businesses waste reduction efforts on the City’s Jump In page? Visit jumpinkawarthalakes.ca/RRR to learn more!
February•2023
Container collection Fibre collection Collection moves forward one day
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March• 2023 We know you’re excited to get your spring cleaning on but don’t be too eager to throw everything away, here’s a list of improperly disposed items that we see at the landfills often:
For more information on convenient tire collection sites, please visit the Resource Productivity and Recovery Authority’s (RPRA) website or call 1-888-936-5113.
“Owl” by Karen Szostak
• Styrofoam and coffee cups are not recyclable and need to be disposed of as waste. Coffee cup lids can be placed inside your blue recycling bin. • Electronics (computers, appliances, cellphones, power tools) can be recycled at any landfill, free of charge. • Household hazardous waste (paints, oil, gasoline, batteries, fertilizers, aerosol cans) can be recycled at the Fenelon or Lindsay Landfill, free of charge. • Fluorescent bulbs and tubes must be disposed of as hazardous waste. All other lightbulbs can be disposed of in your household waste. • Large items (up to 220 Ibs) can be disposed of at a municipal landfill or can be picked up at the curb with a large item tag. • Tires can no longer be disposed of at landfills.
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Spring recreation programming - registration 1 opens March 8. kawarthalakes.perfectmind.com Curbside battery collection runs from March 20 to March 23. Place batteries in a clear sealable plastic bag on top of your recycling bin.
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International Women’s Day
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Did you know the City approved a voluntary ban of single use plastics in 2019? Do your part and limit your plastic consumption by Bringing Your Own (BYO) cups, bags, straws and containers whenever possible.
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Container collection Fibre collection 9
Private, Seasonal and Unassumed Roads In order to receive waste/recycling collection, private, seasonal and unassumed roads must be properly maintained. Waste and recycling will not be collected if the driver deems the road unsafe for travel. All roads must follow the standards outlined in By-Law 2016-144 in order to receive collection. Here are a few helpful reminders to avoid any delays in service: • Have the road plowed to a minimum of 4m wide. • Sand or salt the road when needed. • Make sure vegetation is cut back to a minimum of 5m/15ft high and 4m/12ft wide • Fill and grade potholes when needed. • Provide a suitable turnaround area for the collection truck Seasonal collection resumes May 1 and ends October 27. For any questions regarding collection on private, seasonal and unassumed roads, please visit www.kawarthalakes.ca/waste. To report littering on a road, bridge or causeway, please visit www.kawarthalakes.ca/reportit.
“Some Wildlife” by Donna Bisschop (cover art)
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Fenelon Falls Kawartha Lakes Country Living Show - April 21 to April 23 1 Summer Camp registration begins April 17 at 9am, for details visit: www.kawarthalakes.ca/camps. National Day of Mourning - Workplace Death & Injury April 28
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April•2023
Did you know there are lots of great packaging-free alternatives for household items? Shampoo bars, laundry strips, toothpaste tabs and cream deodorants are just a few.
Container collection Fibre collection 11
Staff operating each of the five landfills located throughout Kawartha Lakes provide quality customer service to ensure a helpful and clean landfill for all residents to access. Their enthusiasm and dedication for protecting the environment is on display as they work with residents to divert material for reuse or recycling rather than being landfilled. Kawartha Lakes is grateful to have such a committed team working in the Solid Waste department! Planning a trip to one of the municipality’s five landfills? Please remember to follow these steps when you arrive: • Immediately report to the scale house where an attendant will be happy to help you. • Follow attendant instructions. • Follow all signs and directions. • If you don’t know where a certain material goes, ask a landfill attendant for help. • After you drop off your material, return to the scale house to get your receipt. On your way out, don’t forget to thank the staff for the amazing job they do in keeping Kawartha Lakes green, there’s no way we’d be able to do it without them!
“Frolicking at Nayoro Park” by Joan Forsythe
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*Visit www.kawarthalakes.ca/waste for more information
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Did you know that unrinsed recycling will end up being disposed of as waste? Please ensure your rinse all containers of residue (peanut butter, mayonnaise, ketchup, etc.) before placing them in your recycling bin.
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Round Up Event Day Manvers*
Container collection Fibre collection Collection moves forward one day 13
June• 2023 Curbside leaf and yard collection applies to low density residential location (1 to 2 unit residences), mobile home parks, high density residential locations (3+ units) and trailer parks. Important Reminders • Materials must be set out curbside for 7am. • Leaves must be stored in dry paper bags; wet paper bags will not be collected • Branches and twigs must be properly bundled at a size less than 3ft in length. • Grass and any other items placed in plastic bags will not be collected. Renting out your home or cottage? For tips and information on how to do so safely, visit www. kawarthalakes.ca/str
“Burnt River Kayaking” by Lorraine Wagner
Leaf and Yard waste collection happens once in the spring and twice in the fall. Please remember to place your leaves and bundled branches out for curbside collection on your scheduled day.
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Summer recreation programming – registration opens June 16: kawarthalakes.perfectmind.com Library Summer Reading Club kickoff – June 24 www.kawarthalakeslibrary.ca/src
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Leaf and Yard Collection (L&Y): If your waste collection day is on a Monday or Wednesday, L&Y will be collected Friday June 2. If your waste collection day is on a Tuesday or Thursday, L&Y will be collected Friday June 9. Visit www.kawarthalakes.ca/curbside-collection for more info. Container collection 15 June•2023 Fibre collection
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Some food waste is unavoidable (bones, vegetable peels, egg shells, tea bags, coffee grounds) but a lot of food waste is avoidable and thrown out every day. Here are some helpful tips on how to limit your avoidable food waste: • Compost • Meal plan; make a shopping list and incorporate first-infirst-out practices in your fridge. • Repurpose vegetable scraps! Potato peels can be made into fries or chips, chopped broccoli stalks can be used in stir fries and soups and a medley of scraps can be use to make broth. Visit www.jumpinkawarthalakes.ca/RRR to find more ideas on at-home waste reduction or to share your own ideas. Jump in and join the conversation!
“Fish Hog Lake” by Megan Henderson
Did you know that you could cut-down on up to 30% of household waste by composting in your backyard? Backyard composting is a great way to reduce both your household’s carbon and landfill footprints. Not only that, but you can save on buying compost and soil for your garden by making your own! For tips on how to get started visit www.kawarthalakes.ca/backyard-composting.
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Lindsay Milk Run 5K/10K – Sunday July 16, for details visit: www.kawarthalakes.ca/milkrun. Concerts in the Park – Victoria Park, Lindsay Wednesdays and Sundays during July and August www.kawarthalakes.ca/concertsinthepark.
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Did you know that textiles account for 5-10% of the residential waste stream? Try mending your items at home before donating or recycling them.
Round Up Event Day Bobcaygeon
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August• 2023 Kawartha Lakes is made up of over 250 bodies of water and has over 600km of beautiful, natural trails to explore. It’s on every one of us to keep our amazing natural landscapes and green space as clean and healthy as possible for now and all future generations.
• Use reusable items whenever possible (reusable grocery bags, water bottles and food containers). • When enjoying all of the outdoor activities available across the municipality always use the “bring it in, bring it out method”. If it’s waste you brought in, then it’s waste you will bring out! • Always have a spare waste bag in your car to bring items home to throw away if a waste bin isn’t available. • Stay informed on when your curbside collection is. If you do come across areas littered with garbage or hazardous waste, please contact Kawartha Lakes by calling 705-324-9411 or completing the form at www. kawarthalakes.ca/reportit
“Deer with Fawn” by Wren Kellar
Illegal dumping is a crime in Kawartha Lakes, as is disposing of your household waste in and/or beside public waste containers. Fines can and will be placed if you are caught doing so. Here are some easy tips on reducing litter:
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September• 2023 September 30 is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
It’s important for Canadians from all walks of life to recognize these impacts and educate themselves on what happened in our past. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history along with the ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital aspect of reconciliation. In honour of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, be sure to show your support by wearing orange on September 30. If you’d like to learn more about the history of our land beyond the colonial perspective, visit www.trcbobcaygeon.org.
“Autumn Walk” by Christine Wood
The day honours the children who never returned home, the Survivors of residential schools and their families and communities. It is a time for all Canadians to reflect on the devastating and long-lasting impact that Residential School systems have had on Indigenous peoples and communities across the country.
Farmer’s field, Kawartha Lakes
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday September 30: Orange Shirt Day 1 Wear orange on this day to help raise awareness and to honour the experiences and loss of First Nation children who were taken from their families. Kawartha Farmfest September 30 www.kawarthafarmfest.com
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Canadian Firefighters’ National Memorial Day - September 10 Police & Peace Officers’ National Memorial Day -September 24
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Container collection Fibre collection
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October• 2023 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:
Each year, the third week of October is recognized as Ontario Public Library Week. Join us this month in celebrating the important roles libraries play in our communities. www.kawarthalakeslibrary.ca
“Thanksgiving at the Lake” by C. Joy McCallister
• Get outside and enjoy a Storywalk. • Check out educational toy kits from the Full STEAM Ahead collection. • Check out Disc Golf sets. • Download ebooks, audiobooks, emagazines and movies so you can read, watch or listen anywhere. • Check out Cognitive Kits – activity kits for those living with Alzheimers or other forms of cognitive impairment • Join a book club or participate in other exciting programs • Check out Grab and Go Book Bags for children • Browse specially curated collections including Pride, Indigenous Reads and more • Borrow passes to visit local community attractions for free using Community Passes
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International Day for Older Persons - October 1 Waste Reduction Week October 16 to 22 International Day for Eradication of Poverty - October 17
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Did you know that candy/chocolate bar wrappers and chip bags are not recyclable? Make sure you properly dispose of your goodies this Halloween.
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• Bulky furniture items (dressers, desks, chairs, cabinets, etc.) • Housewares and kitchenware (plates, pots and pans, glasses, mugs, utensils etc.) • Construction and demolition materials (doors, windows, used wood, sinks, vanities, etc.) • Outdoor equipment (skis, golf clubs, snowshoes, bicycles, rollerblades etc.) • Functioning power tools If donating is not an option and you can’t make it to a landfill, there is a form available on the municipal website where you can buy virtual tags for curbside collection of large items, mattresses and Freon containing appliances. To learn more, visit www.kawarthalakes.ca/waste
“Autumn Mist on the Farm” by Kelly Whyte
Are you looking to clear out large, bulky items from your house? If so, consider donating those items instead of disposing of them. Large, bulky items take up a lot of space at landfills. The Lindsay and Fenelon Landfills accept items for donation on behalf of Habitat for Humanity. Regular tipping fees apply to discard the following items:
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Curbside battery collection runs from 1 November 13 to November 16. Place batteries in a clear plastic bag on top of your recycling bin.
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Curbside leaf and yard (L&Y) fall collection occurs this month. See page 15 or visit www.kawarthalakes.ca/curbside-collection for more info.
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December• 2023 The holidays are the perfect time to consider reducing your household waste! Here are some helpful tips on how to get creative and reduce your holiday waste:
Where waste is unavoidable, keep these disposal tips in mind: • Non-metallic wrapping paper and cards are recyclable and can be placed with paper recycling. • Christmas trees are not collected curbside but can be disposed of as leaf and yard waste at landfills. • Shipping packages (bubble wrap, plastic, non-paper, Styrofoam) cannot be recycled.
“Nightfall” by Karen Richardson
• Instead of using wrapping paper, wrap gifts in recycled or reusable materials (newspaper, fabric, scarves, reusable grocery or even beeswax wraps). • Give experiences over things this year: look at excursions, outdoor adventure parks and getaways that you could enjoy together. • At the end of the month, prop up your real Christmas tree in your backyard. Evergreens make for great habitats for birds, hold moisture and improve soil as they decompose. You can even decorate them with pinecones filled with peanut butter, and suet for birds to enjoy.
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Take a quick glance into the year ahead!
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Did you know that approximately 1 million single-use plastic water bottles are sold around the world every minute? Reduce your footprint by carrying a reusable water bottle and filling it up where possible at drinking water stations or at home! 28
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Landfill locations There are five landfills in Kawartha Lakes:
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To 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
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Landfill 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). Landfill
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operational requirements. All landfills are closed New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Laxton Landfill is the only landfill scheduled to operate on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, it will be open from 8am to 12pm, all other landfills will be closed. Holiday Landfill Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Eldon
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Municipal Service Centres Contact any Municipal Service Centre, Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
Lindsay
180 Kent Street West, Lindsay K9V 2Y6 705-324-9411 ext. 0
Coboconk
9 Grandy Road, Coboconk K0M 1K0 705-324-9411 ext. 3515
Bobcaygeon
123 East Street South, Bobcaygeon K0M 1A0 705-324-9411 ext. 3580
Omemee
1 King Street West, Omemee K0L 2W0 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
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