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Recycling bins can be purchased at any department store or through Miller Waste (1-888-557-4711). 

If you're moving in/out of a property that is connected to municipal water and sewer, you need to complete an Application for Service.

Yes, residents can create a PayReq account to receive Property Tax or Utility bills electronically, rather than in the mail. 

1. Go to Payreq's login portal.
2. Click "Add New Biller" and register for Kawartha Lakes - Property Tax or Kawartha Lakes - Utility.
3. Select "to register for Payreq".
4. Refer to your Kawartha Lakes property tax or utility bill to enter the required information.

• Pre-authorized Debit
  • Pre-authorized Debit Application for Property Taxes
  • Pre-authorized Debit Application for Water/Sewer
• Online banking by adding "Kawartha Lakes (City Of) Tax" or "Kawartha Lakes (City Of) Utility" as a payee. 
• Bank or Mortgage Company Payments
• Mail payment to PO Box 696 Lindsay, ON K9V 4W9 (post-dated cheques are not accepted)
• Local bank
• Municipal Service Centre (credit cards are not accepted)
• Drop box at any Municipal Service Centre 
• Online by credit card (there is a 2.75% charge for this service)
• Over the phone by credit card at 1-866-961-2313 (there is a 2.75% charge for this service)

You can register your dog in person at any Municipal Service Centre or through the online application.

You can now register online for a library card. By completing the online form, you will have immediate access to our digital collection for 3 months. You can also use this membership number right away to place holds on physical items as well. Once you complete the form, your temporary membership number will be emailed to you. If you register online and place a hold on a book, you will need to show id in the branch to pick up the item and get a physical library card.

To continue using your library card after 3 months, you will need to visit one of our library branches to get a physical library card. See below for the examples of identification you will need to get your physical library card.

Remember to choose Kawartha Lakes when you pick Your Library.