Guidelines and Schedule
The Public Works Yard located at 665 Charles Street accepts residential brush, leaf and yard waste, Electronic waste, and scrap metal.
This service is provided free of charge to Town residents only. Please bring proof of residency. Business and contractor material will not be accepted. The Public Works Yard is accessible for disposal drop offs via the James A. Brennan Rd entrance.
For more information please contact pwinfo@gananoque.ca or call 613-382-2149 Ext 1613
Important: Before bringing an old fridge, freezer, dehumidifier, etc. that contains a refrigerant, the refrigerant/Freon must be removed by a certified professional and tagged. Items not tagged will not be accepted.
Lumber is no longer accepted in the brush pile.
Styrofoam packaging materials are now accepted at the curb in your blue box, so they are no longer accepted at the Yard.
Winter Schedule: January 1, 2026 to April 15, 2026
| First Wednesday of each month | 8:00am – 12:00 noon |
| Last Saturday of each month | 8:00am – 12:00 noon |
| Wednesday | Saturday |
| January 7 | January 31 |
| February 4 | February 28 |
| March 4 | March 28 |
| April 1 | April 15 Weekly Wednesdays & Saturdays begin |
Spring/Summer/Fall Schedule: April 15, 2026 to November 28, 2026
| Wednesdays | 8:00am – 12:00 noon |
| Saturdays | 8:00am – 12:00 noon |
Please note that The Town of Gananoque does not have a landfill site. Unwanted items will be accepted from residents of Gananoque at the following:
|
Waste Connections of Canada - Kingston |
Waste Management 62 St. Remy Place Kingston, Ontario 613-549-7401 ext. 252 Charges will apply. |
Winter Schedule: December 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026
| First Wednesday of each month | 8:00am – 12:00 noon |
| Last Saturday of each month | 8:00am – 12:00 noon |
| Wednesday | Saturday |
| December 2 | December 19 |
Garbage Bag Tags
Each garbage bag to be collected must have a bag tag on it. Tags cost $2.50 each and can be purchased at any of the following locations:
- Town Hall – 30 King Street E. (only debit or cheque accepted)
- Metro – 333 King Street E.
- Home Hardware – 875 Stone Street N.
- Whites Grocery – 91 Stone Street
Household Hazardous Waste Disposal
Household Hazardous Waste material such as oil, gas, paint, cleaners, pesticides, herbicides, fluorescent light bulbs, etc is not accepted in regular waste disposal. Hazardous Waste must be disposed of properly at special events throughout the summer. The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville holds special hazardous waste disposal events throughout the summer. The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville holds hazardous waste disposal events in July, August and September.
Town of Gananoque Residents can dispose of their hazardous waste free of charge.
The 2026 schedule will be posted as it becomes available in the spring. It can be accessed by visiting the United Counties of Leeds & Grenville website: www.leedsgrenville.com/en/government/household-hazardous-waste.
For more information regarding garbage and recycling please contact pwinfo@gananoque.ca or call 613-382-2149 Ext 1613.
