Seasonal Road Waste Collection and Summer Landfill Hours Return May 1, 2023

Curbside waste and recycling collection returns for seasonal residents on Monday May 1. Please keep in mind that all waste must be disposed of in clear bags and that there is a two bag waste limit. Any additional bags and large items require pre-paid tags for collection.

Large item tags (including Freon appliances and Mattress tags) can be purchased online using our Curbside Tag form.

Extra garbage bag tags can be purchased at any of our Municipal Service Centres.

Not sure what goes where? Looking for your waste or recycling schedule? Use our handy Recycle Coach Waste Wizard app.

Looking for your 2023 Municipal Calendar? Check out our Recycling and Waste Collection Calendar page to see the digital version of it as well as to see a list of locations where you can pick up a copy.

Summer landfill hours

As of May 1, summer landfill hours will be in effect at all of our landfills. The Fenelon Falls landfill will also re-open to the public.

When visiting landfills, for your safety, please remember to wear proper footwear (certified safety footwear is best), pants and a shirt (bulky clothing may become hooked on items), and gloves.

Here is a list of the summer landfill hours:

Eldon landfill
Wednesday: 9am to 5pm
Saturday and Sunday: 11am to 5pm

Fenelon Falls landfill
Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday: 9am to 5pm

Please note that the Fenelon Falls landfill will be open for regular business hours during holiday Mondays this summer, save and except for Canada Day.

Laxton/Digby landfill
Thursday and Sunday: 11am to 5pm

Lindsay Ops landfill
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: 8am to 5pm
Saturday: 8am to 3pm

Please note that the Lindsay Ops landfill is closed Wednesdays for waste drop-off, but it will be open for free compost and wood chip pickup during regular business hours on Wednesdays.

Somerville landfill
Monday, Friday, and Saturday: 11am to 5pm

Please note that the Somerville landfill will be open for regular business hours during holiday Mondays this summer, save and except for Canada Day.

For any landfill hour related questions please contact Waste and Recycling at 705-324-9411 or send us an email at recycling@kawarthalakes.ca.

You can find the summer landfill hours on our landfills page or in your copy of the 2023 Municipal Calendar.