Blue Box Recycling

Recycling Reminders 

EXCESS CARDBOARD & STYROFOAM

We realize that due to the increase in on-line ordering, there is much more cardboard being accumulated than normal. Please REMEMBER that any cardboard or packing styrofoam put out for recycle collection (Accepted Blue Week only) must be cut, flattened and tied into bundles no more than 3’ X 2’ X 8” in size.  Remove all staples and tape and put out no more than Three (3) bundles per pickup. Any more than Three (3) bundles or loose cardboard /Styrofoam may be left. If you have a stockpile of cardboard, it will be accepted free of charge at either the Portland or Loughborough WDS when open. Alternatively, excess cardboard may be taken to Kingston Area Recycling, 196 Lappans Lane, at no cost to South Frontenac residents.

PLEASE DO NOT BAG CANS & PLASTICS!

As we take our recycling to the City of Kingston, we must abide by their rules and bagged recycling is not allowed as it is dumped by material type in different areas of the floor. As well of the constant problems of non-recyclables being tossed in by mistake is the age old problem of what to do with the bag if the workers took the time to empty the bags. These end up flying across the Township and become someone elses headache not to mention the unsightly mess and danger to our environment. So if your bagged recyclables are left behind, please put them in a blue box. The workers then have a quick visual of what is in your recycle box is what should be in there.

BAGGED RECYCLING WILL BE LEFT!

STOP THE WIND FROM PLAYING HAVOC WITH YOUR RECYCLABLES. INVEST IN AN ENVIROWEB MESH COVER, AVAILABLE AT THE KEELEY ROAD OFFICE FOR $10. 

 THESE COVERS ARE EASILY TIE WRAPPED TO YOUR BOX SO THEY STAY ATTACHED AFTER EMPTYING AND STRETCH EASILY TO ALLOW FOR MORE MATERIAL IN THE BOX.

Recycling Schedule & Calendar

Please see our Recycle Calendar below for the appropriate weeks to put out your items to be recycled. If you are new to the area, please see the  Collection chart on the Garbage page to determine your day of pickup.

2022-2023 Recycle Calendar

If you are not a year-round resident of South Frontenac, what goes in our recycling may be quite different to your streams at your usual residence. Please take the time to familiarize yourself with our material streams and methods of delivery. Collection workers do not *pick through* recycling to take the proper materials. If recycling is place out in an improper manner, it may be left creating a unsightly area open for wind, rain and wildlife to make short work of it.

 To clarify materials accepted - Blue & Yellow Materials

Printed copies of the Recycle Calendars are available at either Township office.

If you find yourself with excess recycling, South Frontenac residents are welcome to take it to Kingston Area Recycling at no charge. This facility is at 196 Lappans Lane just off of John Counter Boulevard and is open Monday - Friday 8 am to 5 pm and proof of residency should be available.

Where can I get a Blue Box?

14 gallon Blue Recycle boxes are available at the Keeley Road Public Works office located at 2490 Keeley Road during office hours for $10.00 each. The Township provides one free blue box for each newly constructed dwelling.  Please bring your Occupancy permit to the Keeley Road office within 60 days of moving in to receive your Blue Box.

Is this Recyclable? Let the Waste Wizard help!

The Waste Wizard in our South Frontenac Recycles app will tell you if the item can be recycled, put out in your garbage, or dropped off as hazardous waste. The app even provides links for other disposal options and will send you custom reminders so you never forget a collection day again. Download it today from the app store or enter your item below.

***The Townships Recycling Program will only allow water jugs up to 2 gallons in size and clean plant pots up to 12" wide and 1 gallon in size