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Kawartha Lakes

Learn more about your recycling program.

Contact information

For any recycling collection inquiries, please contact Miller Waste. They can be contacted for:

kawarthalakes@millerwaste.ca

1-888-557-4711

Operating hours:

Recycling resources

Learn more about recycling collection in Kawartha Lakes.

Recycling calendar

https://www.circularmaterials.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025-Kawartha-Lakes-Calendar-and-guide.pdf

Recycling guide

https://www.circularmaterials.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Kawartha-Lakes-Recycling-insert-2024_accessible.pdf

What’s accepted

Metal Containers

Plastics Containers

Paper

Cardboard

Glass

Be recycle ready

Give containers a quick rinse before putting in your recycling.
Place materials clean, dry and loose in your recycling.
Flatten and bundle cardboard to save space.
Lids and labels can remain on containers
Have your recycling to the curb by 7 a.m. on collection day.
Hazardous materials, like batteries and sharps, do not belong in your recycling. Take them to a designated drop-off location for safe handling.

What’s not accepted

Books

Toys

Diapers

Pot and Pans

Hazardous Materials

Batteries

Find out more about Ontario's recycling program

Latest news

September 23, 2024

First-of-its-kind Material Access Program will return recycled material back to producers

Circular Materials is developing a first-of-its-kind Material Access Program, which will return recycled material directly back to producers for use in new products and packaging.

July 3, 2024

Toronto Residents Can Now Recycle Hot and Cold Paper Beverage Cups at Home

Circular Materials is pleased to announce that, beginning July 3, 2024, Toronto residents can recycle both hot and cold paper-based and plastic-lined beverage cups at home and other eligible locations.

June 6, 2024

Two state-of-the-art recycling facilities planned for development in Ontario

Circular Materials is pleased to see this incredible investment that will support the efficient and effective recycling of material in the province.