Ontario Senior of the Year Award Nomination - Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands

The Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands will take nominations from the community for the annual Ontario Senior of the Year Award.

Nominations can be completed online using the Ontario Senior of the Year Award nomination form

Hard copy nomination forms are available at the Township administrative building, 1233 Prince St, Lansdowne, or at any of the Leeds Thousand Islands libraries.

Weight Restrictions on Township Roads

Due to fluctuating temperatures, weight restrictions on Township roads take effect on March 2, 2026.

These half-load restrictions help maintain the Township's road network and infrastructure.

Depending on spring temperatures and weather conditions, half-loads may be lifted sooner than the usual May 15 end date.

Garbage and Recycling

The Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands operates three (3) waste disposal sites for Township property owners or residents.  All property owners or residents are required to put their household waste in transparent plastic bags, tagged with a purchased bag tag before taking their household waste and recycling to one of the three waste disposal sites in the Township. Attendants may ask to see proof of residency. 

Property owners or residents in the village of Lansdowne have curb-side pickup for waste and recycling. 

 

large construction waste bin with construction waste material, with a house being constructed in the background

Construction Waste & Commercial Waste
Orange garbage truck picking up garbage from a road in the fall

Curb-Side Pickup

Household Garbage Bag Tags
recycle material with the words reduce, re-use and recycle

Recycling Program
landfill site with a crane

Waste Site Locations and Hours

Household Hazardous Waste

Each summer the United Counties of Leeds & Grenville hold Hazardous Waste Days for residents of Leeds and Grenville. A Hazardous Waste Day in our Township; usually the third Saturday in August. Notice is generally received in May and are posted on our website and social media platforms.

Can't wait until summer? For a fee, the City of Kingston may accept your household hazardous waste. You must come to the Township office to purchase and receive your yearly one-time use pass.

Hazardous Waste

  • acids
  • aerosols (toxic cleaners, sprays, lubricants)
  • antifreeze
  • boat batteries
  • cleaning fluids, ammonia and bleach
  • drain and oven cleaners
  • fertilizers
  • fire extinguishers
  • fluorescent bulbs and tubes (no ballasts)
  • gasoline, oils and BBQ starters
  • mercury containing devices
  • oil filters
  • oxidizers
  • paints and solvents
  • pesticides and poison
  • pharmaceuticals
  • pool chemicals
  • propane cylinders
  • sharps (e.g., knives)
  • thermometers
  • vehicle batteries

Residents of Leeds & Grenville & Gananoque & Prescott can drop off household hazardous waste free of charge on 3 dates & 5 locations.

  • Saturday, July 4, 2026
    • Lombardy Fair Grounds
      • 6 Kelly Rd, Lombardy
      • 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, August 15, 2026
    • S. Leeds County Patrol Garage
      • 2714 Outlet Rd, (Cty. Rd. 3), North of Lansdowne
      • 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
    • Delta Fair Grounds
      • 110 Millcreek Dr.
      • 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, October 24, 2026
    • Spencerville Fair Grounds
      • Goodin Rd. Entrance, North end of Fairgrounds
      • 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
    • N. Grenville County Patrol Garage
      • 720 County Rd. #44, South of Kemptville
      • 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Waste will only be accepted from residents of Leeds and Grenville, Gananoque and Prescott.

Open the HWD 2026 poster, which includes a list of acceptable and non acceptable items.

Contact Us

Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands
1233 Prince St., P.O. Box 280
Lansdowne, ON K0E 1L0
Phone: 613-659-2415
Toll Free: 1-866-220-2327

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