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Kawartha Lakes
P.O. Box 9000, 26 Francis Street
Lindsay, ON, K9V 5R8
Telephone: 705-324-9411
Toll free at 1-888-822-2225
After-hours emergencies: 1-877-885-7337
Recycling changes now in effect in Kawartha Lakes
As of January 1, 2026, residential recycling in Kawartha Lakes is managed by Circular Materials, a not-for-profit organization appointed by producers under Ontario’s new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework.
Recycling is now collected by Emterra. For questions related to recycling, such as collection schedules or missed pickups, please contact Emterra directly using the information below.
1-888-597-1541
customercareont@emterra.ca
Kawartha Lakes – In the regular Council meeting of April 22, 2025, Mark Doble, the newly elected Councilllor for Ward 5, was sworn in by City Clerk Cathie Ritchie. He will serve until November 2026, the remaining term of Council.
Notice of Temporary Service Disruptions: Lindsay Recreation Complex April 28 to May 4, 2025.
Notice: There will be temporary service disruptions at the Lindsay Recreation Complex, which will restrict elevator access to Pad 1 and the Community Room viewing areas due to private events happening on the following dates and times:
Kawartha Lakes – Check out these important changes coming up as we transition into summer waste management mode in May:
Edit: On April 25, 2025 at 1:45pm this article was updated to include Central Park Closure information - due to overhead hangers.
Kawartha Lakes – Parks and Recreation outdoor spaces took a huge hit during the Ice Storm and closed due to significant damage and safety concerns.
Kawartha Lakes – The Kawartha Lakes Environmental Advisory Committee (KLEAC) is looking for nominations for the 2024 Environmental Hero Awards. Each year, the Committee recognizes individuals, businesses and students living in Kawartha Lakes who have shown a commitment to improving the wellness of the environment.
Kawartha Lakes - Kawartha Conservation has downgraded their Flood Warning to a Flood Watch for the Kawartha Lakes region until 12pm on Friday April 25, 2025.
Kawartha Conservation Watershed
FLOOD WATCH
Date: Tuesday April 22, 2025
Time: 2pm
Kawartha Lakes – The municipality and the Humane Society of Kawartha Lakes (HSKL) are pleased to announce a new agreement for kennel services effective April 21, 2025.
UPDATE:
This old news release was emailed to subscribers in error. The most up-to-date Storm Clean Up information can be found here:
-Friday May 2 Clean-up Program Update
-Storm Updates and Recovery page
We apologize for the confusion.
Notice: There will be temporary service disruptions at the Lindsay Recreation Complex, which will restrict elevator access to Pad 1 and the Community Room viewing areas due to private events happening on the following dates and times:
Kawartha Lakes - Kawartha Conservation has extended their Flood Warning for the Kawartha Lakes region until 12pm on Tuesday April 22, 2025.
Kawartha Conservation Watershed
FLOOD WARNING
Date: Thursday April 17, 2025
Time: 12:30pm
Contact Us
Kawartha Lakes
P.O. Box 9000, 26 Francis Street
Lindsay, ON, K9V 5R8
Telephone: 705-324-9411
Toll free at 1-888-822-2225
After-hours emergencies: 1-877-885-7337
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