Garbage Bag Tag Program

Residential untagged household waste is subject to a fee of $1.00 per each standard size clear garbage bag measuring 76cm x 94cm (30” x 37”).

Residential establishments are allowed one (1) clear bag/container of household garbage, weekly, for free, as part of the Curbside Collection program.

Up to two (2) additional bags/containers can be picked up. However, each additional bag/container will require a bag tag issued by the Township of North Kawartha.

Commercial, untagged, household waste is subject to a fee of $1.50 per each standard size garbage bag measuring 76cm x 94cm (30” x 37”).

Commercial establishments are allowed two (2) bags/containers of household garbage, weekly, for free, as part of the Curbside Collection program.

Up to five (5) additional bags/containers can be picked up. However, each additional bag/container will require a bag tag issued by the Township of North Kawartha.

• All containers are to be no larger than 68 litres (17 gallons) and no heavier than 18kg (40lbs).
• If bags are to be used, they should be no larger than 76cm x 94cm (30" x 37").

Township of North Kawartha residents can also elect to use either of the  2 Transfer Stations, but must present their Waste Site Passes for each visit. The Pass has a $40 value as there are "punch holes" for $20 worth of bag tags, and a free appliance with a refrigerant, which is $20. 

The punch holes on the Pass may be exchanged for bag tags to be used for additional bags of garbage with the Curbside Collection program or at the Transfer Stations. You may exchange the punch holes for bag tags, in person, at the Municipal Office, or at either Transfer Station.

To better assist you in determining ‘what is’ and ‘what isn’t’ accepted in the Curbside Blue Box Recycling Program, please check out our Recycling/Blue Boxes Page, or view our printer-friendly "2-Stream Recycling Guide". These guidelines also apply at the Transfer Stations. Please visit our "Garbage and Recycling" page for more information on additional recycling/diversion programs available at the Transfer Stations. You may find the "North Kawartha Transfer Station Programs and Services" dropdown particularly helpful.