Recycling
Curbside Recycling Collection
NEW! January 1, 2026: Residential recycling is managed by Circular Materials and collected by Emterra.
For service alerts and more information about the recycling program please visit Circular Material's website.
Contact Emterra if you have any recycling-related inquiries, including missed collection and recycle bin replacements:
Emterra
- Phone: 1-888-597-1541
- Email: customercareont@emterra.ca
If you'd like to provide feedback or comments in regards to Emterra’s recycling collection services, you can contact Circular Materials:
Circular Materials
- Phone: 1-877-667-2626
- Email: customerservice@circularmaterials.ca
Please note that there are currently no changes to your recycling collection day.
New materials
Since January 1 2026, there are NEW materials accepted in the recycling program including hot and cold beverage cups, styrofoam, deodorant and toothpaste containers, and more.
For the most up-to-date list of accepted materials and how to sort, visit Circular Material's website, use the Recycle Coach Waste Wizard or download the Recycle Coach app.
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
