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To the curb by 7 a.m - maximum 40lbs/18kg a bag or can
- All your waste and recycling items must be placed at the curbside by 7 a.m. on the morning of your collection day to make sure everything is picked up. If you are late - collection crews are not able to return.
- Bags/cans must weigh 40lbs/18kgs or less.
- All bags should have a bag tag.
How often and when?
- Mainland curbside pickup of garbage and recycling happens three days a week.
- Amherst Island residents can take their garbage and recycling directly to the landfill.
- Brush and yard waste are collected separately in the spring and fall every year.
- Household hazardous waste should be taken to the Kingston Area Recycling Centre (KARC).
2023 Municipal Calendar
The 2023 calendar guide (available in limited printed stock) provides information on garbage and recycling schedules, recycling sorting, landfills, giveaway days, local events and more!
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