Waste  Rules  in  Kingston

Kingston's Waste App:

  • The free Kingston Waste App sends garbage, recycling, and green bin reminders directly to your phone so you never miss a collection day.

  • Use the Waste Lookup Tool. Simply type the name of an item and the app tells you how to recycle or dispose of it properly.

  • Enter your home address to receive custom collection schedules and notifications for your location.

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What  Goes   in  the  Green Bin?

The Green Bin program helps reduce the amount of food waste sent to landfill by collecting organic waste that can be turned into compost. In Kingston, green bins are collected every week and must be one of the bins supplied by the City.

What Goes in the Green Bin

You can place the following items in your green bin:

Food Waste

  • Fruits and vegetable scraps

  • Meat, poultry, fish, and bones

  • Dairy products and eggshells

  • Bread, rice, pasta, and grains

  • Coffee grounds and tea bags

Soiled Paper Products

  • Paper towels and tissues

  • Greasy pizza boxes (collapsed)

  • Paper plates and popcorn bags

Other Organic Waste

  • Dryer lint, hair, and nail clippings

  • Small amounts of yard waste (if food waste is visible)

Green Bin Tips

  • Only one city-issued green bin per household is allowed.

  • Use paper liners or certified compostable bags to reduce odors and keep bins clean.

  • Make sure food waste is visible, or the bin may not be collected.

Recycling in Kingston

Recycling helps reduce landfill waste and lowers greenhouse gas emissions. In Kingston, recycling is separated into two bins: the Blue Box and the Grey Box. These bins are collected on alternating weeks.

Blue Box (Containers)

The blue box is for clean containers made of plastic, glass, and metal.

What Goes in the Blue Box

  • Metal food and beverage cans

  • Aluminum foil and pie plates

  • Glass bottles and jars

  • Plastic bottles and containers

  • Plastic tubs, jars, and lids

  • Styrofoam packaging

  • Aerosol cans (non-hazardous products)

  • Toothpaste and deodorant tubes

Grey Box (Paper and Flexible Plastics)

The grey box collects paper products, cardboard, and plastic bags.

What Goes in the Grey Box

  • Newspaper, flyers, and magazines

  • Office paper and envelopes

  • Cardboard and boxboard

  • Milk, juice, and soup cartons

  • Plastic grocery bags and plastic film

    (tied together in one bag)

  • Chip bags and snack wrappers

  • Coffee bags and bubble wrap

  • Shredded paper (in a clear tied bag)

Quick Tip

Always rinse containers before recycling to keep materials clean and recyclable.