Here’s what you need to know
The cost of garbage bag tags in Kingston will double starting Jan. 1, 2025, rising from $2 to $4. The increase is part of a bylaw passed by city council in December as part of the 2025 budget.
The Whig Standard reports the change was quietly included in a 195-page staff report with minimal public attention.
City officials say the price hike is due to rising costs for garbage collection, transportation, and disposal. The fee had remained unchanged for years.
Kingston’s waste policy allows one untagged bag of garbage per household weekly, with additional bags requiring tags.
Backyard composters will also see a price increase to $50 plus taxes. The city says this adjustment is aimed at recovering service costs that have risen beyond inflation.
The garbage tag increase is one of several updates as the city reviews fees and charges to ensure alignment with financial policies and generate revenue for municipal services.
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