Who to Call When
With a municipality as geographically large as we are, it can sometimes be confusing as to who you should call in what situation. See below for directions on who to call, when:
Medical Emergency
Call 9-1-1
Police Non-Emergency
Please call 9-1-1 in an emergency.
If you're in Lindsay, call Kawartha Lakes Police Service: 705-324-5252
If you're outside of Lindsay, call Kawartha Lakes OPP: 1-888-310-1122
Fire Non-Emergency
Please call 9-1-1 in an emergency.
Call Kawartha Lakes Fire Rescue to report a live burn complaint: 705-324-2191
For general fire related questions, call: 705-324-5731
If the fire has ended but you'd like to report it for investigation, call Municipal Law Enforcement: 705-324-9411 extension 1212 or use the online Complaint Form.
General Inquiries
Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm, call our Customer Experience team: 705-324-9411
After-hours, if you're reporting a municipal emergency, call: 1-877-885-7337
Any municipal service requests can be sent in through our online Report It Form.
Waste, Recycling & Organics
For recycling inquiries, including missed collection and bin replacements, call Emterra directly: 1-888-597-1541
For waste inquiries, including missed collection, contact Miller Waste directly: 1-888-557-4711
For organics inquiries, including missed collection, contact Miller Waste directly: 1-888-557-4711
ATV or Off Road Vehicle
Report speeding, illegal trail use or unsafe practices to the local police services.
If you're in Lindsay, call Kawartha Lakes Police Service: 705-324-5252
If you're outside of Lindsay, call Kawartha Lakes OPP: 1-888-310-1122
If you're reporting a by-law infraction specific to ATVs or ORVs, call Municipal Law Enforcement 705-324-9411 extension 1212 or use the online Complaint Form.
Short Term Rental
Report loud parties, waste or garbage issues, violation of occupancy limits, parking issues or anything STR related, call STR Licensing: 705-990-2497 or use the Online Form.
STR complaints can be reported by calling: 705-324-9411 extension 1328
Noise Complaint
For noise complaints after 11pm contact the local police services:
If you're in Lindsay, call Kawartha Lakes Police Service: 705-324-5252
If you're outside of Lindsay, call Kawartha Lakes OPP: 1-888-310-1122
If you're reporting a noise complaint after the incident, call Municipal Law Enforcement: 705-324-9411 extension 1212 or use the online Complaint Form.
Animal Services
Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm, report animal related issues to our Municipal Law Enforcement team: 705-324-9411 extension 1212 or use the online Complaint Form.
If you're calling after hours, call: 705-928-3054
Please report any sick, abused or injured animals to Animal Welfare Services: 1-833-926-4625
