December 17, 2018 -

Green Bin, Garbage and Recycling Schedule

There is no collection on Dec. 25 or 26 or on Jan. 1. Monday's collection is not affected by the holidays. Unless your pick-up day is Monday, put your collectibles out two days after your normal pick-up day next week – even if that means putting it out on the weekend – and one day after your normal pick-up day following New Year's Day.

Two-Untagged Bag Reminder

Your household can put out two untagged bags or cans of garbage for your first collection day after New Year's Day (the two-bag collection days are Jan. 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7).

Never Miss Collection Day

Go to www.CityofKingston.ca/Collection  to sign-up to receive collection reminders by phone, text or email.  They keep track of holiday changes for you. The City also offers a FREE "Kingston Waste" app for use on your Apple or Android device.

Kingston Transit Schedule

Plan your bus trip at www.kingstontransit.ca/tripplanner

• Christmas Eve, Monday, Dec. 24 – Regular weekday service.
• Christmas Day, Tuesday, Dec. 25 – No service.
• Boxing Day, Wednesday, Dec. 26 – Sunday service – except for Route 18, which runs on regular weekday service.
• New Year's Eve, Monday, Dec. 31 – Regular weekday service.
• New Year's Day, Tuesday, Jan. 1 – No service.

Kingston Access Services Schedule

• Christmas Eve, Monday, Dec. 24 – Regular on-road service and hours. Office closes at 5 p.m.
• Christmas Day, Tuesday, Dec. 25 – Limited on-road service, 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.  Office closed.
• Boxing Day, Wednesday, Dec. 26 – Limited on-road service, 6am-11:30pm. Office opens 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
• New Year's Eve, Monday, Dec. 31 – Regular on-road service and hours. Office closes at 5 p.m.
• New Year's Day, Tuesday, Jan. 1 – No service. Office closed. 

Office/Facilities Schedules

• Administrative offices, including housing and social services on Montreal Street and Provincial Offences: Closed Dec. 25, 26 and Jan. 1.
• Utilities Kingston and Kingston Hydro: Closed Dec. 25, 26 and Jan. 1. In the event of a utility emergency, such as a gas smell, power outage or a water main break, call the Utilities Kingston 24-hour number at 613-546-1181. Hydro One electricity customers in the west and east ends can call 1-800-434-1235. Union Gas customers can call 1-877-969-0999. Remember: for electricity used on weekends and holidays, electricity prices are off-peak.
• Kingston Frontenac Public Library branches:  Closed Dec. 23 to 26 and Dec. 30 to Jan. 1.
• Artillery Park Aquatic Centre:  Open until 4 p.m. on Dec. 24 and 31. Closed Dec. 25 and 26 and Jan. 1.
• INVISTA Fitness & Wellness Centre:  Open until 4 p.m. on Dec. 24 and 31. Closed Dec. 25 and 26 and Jan. 1.
• Rideau Heights Community Centre and Library: Open until 4 p.m. on Dec. 24 and 31. Closed Dec. 25 and 26 and Jan. 1.
• Arenas: Open until 4 p.m. on Dec. 24 and Dec. 31. Closed Dec. 25 and 26 and Jan. 1.
• Grand Theatre Box Office: Open noon to 4 p.m. on Dec. 24 and 31 and from noon to 6 p.m. on Dec. 28 and 29. Closed Dec. 25 to 27 and Jan. 1. Tickets for all shows can be purchased online 24 hours a day at www.kingstongrand.ca.
• Kingston Area Recycling Centre (KARC):  Closed Dec. 25, 26 and Jan. 1. Christmas trees can be dropped off free-of-charge at KARC, 196 Lappan's Lane.
• Tett Centre: Closed to the public Dec. 24 to 26 and 31 and Jan. 1.
• Heritage Resource Centre: Closed from Dec. 19 to Jan. 2.

Kingston Fire & Rescue reminds you: Never burn wrapping paper or Christmas trees in your fireplace. They burn too hot and create creosote, which can cause chimney fires.