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Kingston Waste

Kingston Waste

by The Corporation of the City of Kingston

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51 reviews
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Released
June 24, 2013
Updated
August 11, 2026

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The Corporation of the City of Kingston
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Access your garbage and recycling schedules for Kingston, Ontario. Set up personalized reminders via email, phone, or Twitter to never miss a pickup.

✓Garbage schedules
✓Recycling schedules
✓Email reminders
✓Telephone reminders
✓Twitter reminders
✓View pickup dates
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What users say about Kingston Waste

Reviews of Kingston Waste are mostly positive: the Reference app is rated 5.0/5 from 10 App Store ratings. What users like most: great reminder for pick-up days, helpful for knowing what to put out. Top complaints: app crashes when expanding details, inconsistent display of recycling bin colors (grey/blue box vs. paper/cardboard). Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Great reminder for pick-up days
  • 👍Helpful for knowing what to put out
  • 👍Easy to use and user-friendly
  • 👍Provides useful recycling information
  • 👍Informs about holiday schedule changes
  • 👍Good for newcomers to the city
  • 👍Concise and clear information display
  • 👍Helps avoid confusion on garbage day
  • 👍Allows looking ahead at future schedules
  • 👍Useful for checking item recyclability
  • 👍Good for seniors with memory issues
  • 👍Appreciated by new residents
  • 👍Bilingual support (French and English)

Negative things

  • 🐛App crashes when expanding details
  • 🐛Inconsistent display of recycling bin colors (grey/blue box vs. paper/cardboard)
  • 🐛Notification bug: notification remains until dismissed in app
  • 🐛Poor graphics on iOS
  • 🐛No iPad version available
  • 🐛Confusing at times when promoting wrong recycling on a given week
  • 🐛Garbage service is confusing, requiring an app
  • 🐛Limited sites for extra garbage stickers
  • 🐛Text update feature not easily accessible
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What's New in Kingston Waste

2026.6.22

August 11, 2026

What's New: - Fixed bugs with Service Request tools - Improved push notification translations - Fixed bugs in calendar search - Fixed issues with logins - Improved feedback capabilities - Updated accessibility compliance

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Now that it has the correct grey box or blue box pick up schedule, the app is great to use as we now know what to put out to the curb each week.
AArmySgt80

Never miss pick-up days again

Great app. No more guessing game of what to put out.
MMarkSCD

Great Reminder!

Extremely helpful and a great reminder to determine what is recyclable on which day and what is not. Thank you!
SSolutionforyou

Beau

Don’t miss carbage because of the app thx
MMauricebeaulieu

Very helpful

Very helpful love it
TToniinkfixation
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Reported Bugs

4 issues

App crashes when expanding current event details

Bug

Notification remains until dismissed in app after being dismissed in Notification Center

Bug

Poor graphics on iOS

Bug

No iPad version

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Requested Features

4 requests

Enhance customer experience for buying extra garbage stickers

Feature

Clarify grey box/blue box with paper/cardboard

Feature

Make text update feature more accessible

Feature

Provide an iPad calendar app

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FAQ

What does this app do?

This application provides users with their garbage and recycling schedules for Kingston, Ontario. It allows you to easily view upcoming pickup dates and set up personalized reminders to ensure you don't miss your collection.

What kind of reminders can I set up?

You can sign up for reminders through various channels directly within the app. Options include email notifications, telephone calls, and Twitter alerts, giving you flexibility in how you stay informed about your waste and recycling pickups.

Is this app free to use?

Yes, the application is completely free to download and use. There are no costs associated with accessing the garbage and recycling schedules or setting up reminder notifications.

Who is this app for?

This app is designed for residents of Kingston, Ontario. It is specifically helpful for individuals and households who need a convenient way to track their garbage and recycling collection days and receive timely reminders.