COVID-19 Update: Curbside waste continues as scheduled. Bag limit increased to 3 bags weekly. For details, visit the COVID-19 page. All landfills are currently open during regular operating hours. Customers will not be permitted to enter the site 15 minutes prior to closing.
Cash will not be accepted until further notice, and there will be a limit to the number of vehicles allowed on site.
Illegal dumping is a crime. Please use our report it page if you have any questions.
Effective January 4, 2021 the minimum tipping fee for waste at the City’s landfill sites will increase from $5.00 to $10.00. This was a decision made at the recent council meeting on December 15, 2020 as part of an ongoing review of waste management budget considerations. The change will bring us to a comparable rate with many of our surrounding municipalities and ensure we are placing proper value on our finite landfill space. The regular tipping fee of $120.00 per tonne will not change. We recommend trying to make less frequent trips to the landfill during this time, and utilize your curbside waste services as much as possible.
Please follow these steps when you arrive at any City landfill site:
- 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.
There is zero tolerance for:
- Illegal dumping
- Abuse - verbal or physical
- Scavenging
- Non-payment
Please wear:
- Proper foot wear (certified safety foot wear is best)
- Pants and a shirt (bulky clothing may become hooked on items)
- Gloves
For your safety:
- Children and pets must remain in the vehicle;
- Always be aware of your surroundings;
- Always watch where you are and how close to the curb you get;
- Always be aware of where the landfill equipment is at all times. Never get close to the machines;
- Do not stand on tailgates.
Untarped loads
Residents and commercial haulers must properly tarp all loads brought to City landfill sites. Untarped loads are illegal and a significant source of roadside litter.
Learn more about:
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Fees |
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There will be incremental increases to fees. In order for loose waste to be considered a standard load it must not contain more than 10% recyclables. If loose waste contains more than 10% recyclables and/or opaque garbage bags, a mixed load rate will apply. City landfills accept cash, debit, Visa and Mastercard. To apply for a business account please call 705-324-9411.
Testing and approvals are required before you deliver contaminated soils to the landfill. Please call 705-324-9411 extension 2360 for more details. |
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Landfill locations and hours of operation |
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All landfills are closed on New Year's Day, Good Friday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and Canada Day. Landfill sites scheduled to operate on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve will only be open from 9am to 1pm. Winter hours are from October 16 to April 30, summer hours are from May 1 to October 15. All landfill hours are subject to change. There are five landfill sites located in Kawartha Lakes:
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Load inspections |
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All residents and commercial users of City landfill sites must separate recyclable items from waste. Any waste loads that contain more than 10% recyclable materials will be subject to additional fees as part of the Collection and Management of Waste and Recyclables By-Law 2016-144. Recyclable items that should be separate include:
Visit our Waste and Recycling page for more recycling information. Businesses that generate hazardous waste can call the following contractors for safe disposal service:
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Household Hazardous Waste |
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You should never put household hazardous waste into your garbage or recycling. For the safety and health of our community, wildlife and environment it must be disposed of at household hazardous waste depots. There is no charge for this service (residents only). Depot locations: Fenelon Landfill 341 Mark Road, Cameron Lindsay Ops Landfill 51 Wilson Road, Lindsay When you drop off household hazardous waste materials, they must be:
If you bring fuel to the landfill, be prepared to leave your container behind. Fuel is never permitted to be dumped out of its container at the landfill. We are unable to accept the following materials:
Examples of household hazardous waste include:
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Boats and boat wrap |
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Agricultural waste |
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Bale wrap is accepted at all landfills in the City and is considered waste. Regular tipping fees of $120 tonne apply. You must roll and tie bale wrap before you bring it to the landfill. For information on more bale wrap recycling options please E-Mail the Economic Development Officer - Agriculture or call 705-324-9411 extension 1208. |
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Re-Use Centre |
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The Fenelon landfill Re-Use Centre is not operating at this time A Re-Use Centre is located at the Fenelon landfill site to help reduce waste and extend the life of City landfills. We accept donations of used items. The Re-Use Centre is for residential use only. We accept donations of:
We are unable to accept donations of electrical appliances at the Re-Use Centre. You can dispose of electrical appliances as electronic recycling at City landfill sites. Hours of operationMonday: 9am to 5pm Wednesday: 9am to 5pm Saturday: 9am to 5pm |
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Electronics |
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All City landfill sites accept electronics for recycling at no charge. Examples of the types of electronics we accept include:
We are unable to accept:
Please remove all personal information before you drop off electronics. |
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