RELEASE — City of Kingston services and facilities will be affected by the holidays as outlined below.
Christmas and New Year’s Holiday Green Bin, Garbage and Recycling Schedule
There is no collection on Dec. 25 or 26 or on Jan. 1. Put your collectibles out two days after your normal pick-up day next week – even if that means putting it out on Saturday or Sunday – 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, 6 and 7).
Never Miss Collection Day: Go to 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.
Christmas Tree Pick-up: Charities will come pick up your Christmas tree for a donation:
Book a pick-up with KCVI Athletics for a $12 donation.
Book a pick-up with Kingston Canadiens Midgett AAA for a $10 donation.
Contact amueller@cityofkingston.ca to have your charity added to this list. FYI: Christmas Trees can also be dropped off free of charge at the Kingston Area Recycling Centre, 196 Lappan’s Lane.
Kingston Transit Schedule
Plan your bus trip at kingstontransit.ca/tripplanner
- Christmas Eve, Tuesday, Dec. 24 – Regular weekday service. Office closes at 4:30 p.m.
- Christmas Day, Wednesday, Dec. 25 – No service. Office closed.
- Boxing Day, Thursday, Dec. 26 – Sunday service – except for Route 18, which runs on regular weekday service.
- New Year’s Eve, Tuesday, Dec. 31 – Regular weekday service. Office closes at 4:30 p.m.
- New Year’s Day, Wednesday, Jan. 1 – No service. Office closed.
Kingston Access Services Schedule
- Christmas Eve, Tuesday, Dec. 24 – Regular on-road service and hours. Office closes at 5 p.m.
- Christmas Day, Wednesday, Dec. 25 – No on-road service. Office closed.
- Boxing Day, Thursday, Dec. 26 – Limited on-road service, 6 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Office opens 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
- New Year’s Eve, Tuesday, Dec. 31 – Regular on-road service and hours. Office closes at 5 p.m.
- New Year’s Day, Wednesday, Jan. 1 – No on-road 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: Closes at noon on Dec. 24 and 31 and remains closed on 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. 24 to 26 and Dec. 31 to Jan. 1.
Artillery Park Aquatic Centre: Front desk remains open until 4 p.m. on Dec. 24 and 31. Closed Dec. 25 and 26 and Jan. 1.
INVISTA Centre: The fitness centre closes at 1:30 p.m. on Dec. 24 and 31, but the front desk remains open until 4 p.m. on Dec. 24 and until 9 p.m. on Dec. 31. Closed Dec. 25 and 26 and Jan. 1.
Rideau Heights Community Centre and Library: Front desk remains 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. Dec. 27 to 30. Closed Dec. 25, 26 and Jan. 1. Tickets for all shows can be purchased online 24 hours a day at 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. 23 through Jan. 5.
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.
Release: City of Kingston
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