Kawartha Lakes disposal at a glance
Local drop-off & pickup details
Practical local details to check before you load, set out or book a large item.
- Large-item route
- Self-haul bulky waste to a City landfill, or follow the paid bulky-tag collection rules. Secure the load and separate mattresses, appliances and hazardous waste.
- Facility / address
- Lindsay Ops Landfill, 51 Wilson Road, Lindsay, ON; other City locations and their individual hours are in the official landfill directory.
- Phone / contact
- Waste Management: 705-324-9411; recycling@kawarthalakes.ca.
- Hours / timing
- Lindsay May 1–Oct 15: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m.–3 p.m.; Wed/Sun closed. Oct 16–Apr 30: weekdays 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m.–3 p.m. Entry ends 15 minutes before closing; listed holidays closed.
- Local route
- Kawartha Lakes uses a pre-arranged large-item tag system. A 2026 large-item tag costs $15 and collection must be arranged with the waste contractor; each item can weigh up to 100 kg / 220 lb.
- Self-haul option
- City landfill/transfer locations are an alternative for eligible materials. Check the current site and fee table before loading because locations accept different streams.
- Material routes covered
- Furniture & mattresses; Appliances; Renovation debris
How to dispose of common items in Kawartha Lakes
Mattress and box-spring disposal
Mattresses use a separate $22 mattress tag, not the $15 general large-item tag. Collection must be pre-arranged with Miller Waste. A mattress and box spring require two mattress tags — one for each unit.
Appliances and special items
Refrigerant appliances need both a $15 large-item tag and a $22 Freon-appliance tag, for $37 in tags total. Collection must be pre-arranged with Miller Waste at 705-359-1402 or 1-888-557-4711.
Drywall and renovation debris
Construction and renovation debris should go through the landfill/transfer system rather than the curbside large-item tag program.
Lindsay drop-off changes
The hazardous-waste building upgrade uses a temporary on-site drop-off area through the posted construction period. Cash is not accepted; use the listed card methods. Wednesday compost pickup does not mean summer waste disposal is open.
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