KAWARTHA LAKES-The City’s curbside Source Separated Organics (SSO) program, launched in January 2025, serving Lindsay, Bobcaygeon, Omemee, and Fenelon Falls.
Officials say to date it has diverted over 800 tonnes of organic waste but currently sees only 38% household participation, below the province’s 50% diversion target. Staff reviewed options to boost compliance and efficiency following feedback from the Waste Management Advisory Committee.
To strengthen results, staff recommend that beginning June 15, 2026, the City amend its Waste By-law to ban organics in garbage, reduce the limit to one untagged clear bag per week, and collect garbage and organics on the same day. Families with additional bags can purchase tags.
Organics would be consolidated at the Lindsay Ops Landfill, with minor upgrades costing about $100,000, offset by annual savings of roughly $225,000.
The City says these changes aim to improve convenience, increase diversion and extend landfill capacity.
The move still have to be approved by council.
