Garbage and Recycling

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.
• Maximum weight of each garbage bag or can, even if containing multiple bags, is 18kgs/40lbs.
• All garbage bags placed at the curb must have a properly affixed bag tag on the bag.

• 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).

It provides information on garbage and recycling schedules, recycling sorting, landfills, giveaway days, local events and more! You can download an electronic version for easy access.