New Residents

Garbage bags must be tagged – there is no limit to the number of bags you can put out. Landlords are required to supply tenants with tags. If you’ve moved in and your landlord or the previous owner didn’t leave bag tags, contact us at (613) 376-3027 or fswsupport@southfrontenac.net.

Recycling rotates between “blue” materials” one week and “yellow” materials the next week. Every new homeowner receives one blue box free of charge.

• Blue materials = aluminium and steel cans, plastic/styrofoam containers and flattened, tied/taped cardboard (limits apply)
• Yellow materials = Paper, newspapers, magazines, single ply boxboard, plastic bags, glass bottles and jars

Download our recycling calendar and post it on your fridge or download our South Frontenac Recycles app to get reminders and alerts on your phone.

You can buy extra garbage bag tags at these local retailers. You can buy composters for $50 and extra blue boxes and Enviromesh covers for your recycling for $10 each from our offices at 2490 Keeley Road.

Our Household Hazardous Waste depot is open from 3-8 pm every Thursday from April to November then on the second and fourth Thursdays from 3-7 pm for the rest of the year. The Depot is located at 2491 Keeley Road, across from our Public Works yard. There is no charge for residents of South Frontenac to drop off acceptable items at the depot.

To make sure your garbage and recycling gets picked up each week:

• Have your items out by 7 am
• Garbage bags can’t weigh more than 45 pounds or be oversized (standard size is 30” x 38”)
• Tag it! Make sure each garbage bag has a purple bag tag. Wrap it around the neck of the bag and attach the ends together
• Recycling must be in an open top recognizable recycle container - no garbage cans or bags, weight limit is 45 pounds including container

South Frontenac has two year-round landfill sites and three seasonal sites. See our landfill sites page for hours of operation and locations.

Property owners can contact the Taxation department at 613-376-3027 or by email at taxes@southfrontenac.net to request a copy of their tax bill. 

See Property Taxes for more information.

The Township issues building permits and inspects septic systems. Building permits are required for additions or renovations to buildings and any new buildings or structures over 15 sq. metres (161 sq ft). Two full size construction drawings are required with Building Permit applications for major projects. If your property is listed as a Heritage property, you may be eligible to receive a grant.

We know construction projects can be overwhelming, so we’ve provided handy guides to answer your questions and help you through the process and a list of all building and septic permit applications and forms. We also encourage you to contact our Building Services department directly at 613-376-3027, or building@southfrontenac.net. 

See Building for more information on building and sewage systems. 

Council meetings are usually held three times a month on Tuesday evenings except in the summer months when Council meets monthly. There are also meetings of the Committee of Adjustment, and other committees. All agendas, staff reports, minutes and By-laws can be accessed through CivicWeb.

Public meetings take place on Zoom (computer and telephone) and are streamed live on our Facebook page @SouthFrontenacTwp. If you want to attend the Zoom meeting, register in advance by clicking on the registration link on our Events Calendar for the meeting. If you want to attend a meeting in person, please email jthompson@southfrontenac.net before noon on the day of the meeting to confirm if space is available

If you want to appear before Council on a matter, you must submit a request in writing.

See Delegations for more information.

Whether your idea of fun is getting out on the water, hitting the links, or trying a new sport like ice stock, South Frontenac offers a wide range of sports and recreational opportunities. There are active sports groups for pickleball, football, hockey, soccer, softball, canoeing, kayaking, and ice sport. We also are home to world-class outdoor recreational activities, such as fishing, snowmobiling, horseback riding, biking and hiking.

With more than 20 different boat launches and water access points, you can spend months exploring all our different waterways.

The Frontenac Community Arena offers public skating during the winter months on Wednesdays from 9-10:30 am and Sundays from noon to 1:20 pm. You can book ice by emailing frontenacarena@bellnet.ca.

In the summer, we offer swimming lessons and daycamps for kids at area beaches.

Our Recreation and Community Services Guide, which is published at the beginning of the year has details on all community sports groups, activities, services and events.

See our Sports and Courts pages for more information

With three major trails, Frontenac Provincial Park and several conservation areas within our boundaries, South Frontenac is an outdoors enthusiasts’ paradise. The K&P Trail and Cataraqui Trail (both part of the Great Trail that crosses Canada) are old railway tracks ideal for hiking, biking, cross country skiing and horseback riding. The Rideau Trail is a 327-km long hiking trail that meanders through forests and farmland from Kingston to Ottawa. Note ATVs are permitted only on the K&P Trail north of Verona.

We also have several municipal parks and greenspaces with playgrounds, ball diamonds and beaches.

See Trails and Parks and Beaches for more information.

See our Health and Social Services page for a list of medical clinics in South Frontenac.

• Southern Frontenac Community Services provides support services to adults and seniors, such as adult day programs, support groups, home help, fitness programs, social clubs, foot care clinics, transportation services, meals on wheels and has a community garden and food bank. It is located in the Grace Centre at 4295 Stagecoach Road in Sydenham. For more information on their services, call 613-376-6477.

• Maltby Centre is a mental health and autism support agency located in Sydenham offering counselling, education, advocacy and programs for children and families. For more information phone 613-546-1422, x1.

• EarlyON Child and Family Centres provide free programs and resources for parents and children from birth to age 6. For more information, call 613-279-3151 or email earlyon@rfcs.ca.
• New Leaf Link serves adults with developmental and physical disabilities. Their day program operates Tuesday through Thursday from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm at 3876 Harrowsmith Road. Cost is $42 per day. To arrange a visit, to become a participant, or to find out more about volunteering, please email contactus@newleaflink.ca.

Limestone District School Board

• Harrowsmith Public School, 4121 Colebrooke Road, Harrowsmith, 613-372-2026

• Loughborough Public School, 4330 Wheatley Street, Sydenham, 613-376-3848

• Perth Road Public School, 1084 Walsh Road, Perth Road, 613-353-2151
• Prince Charles Public School, 6875 Hwy 38, Verona, 613-374-2004
• Storrington Public School, 4576 Battersea Road, Battersea, 613-353-2868
• Sydenham High School, 2860 Rutledge Road, Sydenham, 613-376-3612

Algonquin & Lakeshore Catholic District School Board

• St. Patrick Catholic School, 3889 Wilton Road, Harrowsmith, 613-372-2251

Bus transportation is provided by Tri-Board Transportation, 613-354-1981

Libraries

Kingston Frontenac Public Library operates three branches in South Frontenac:

• Sydenham Library, 4412 Wheatley Street
• Storrington Library, 3910 Battersea Road
• Hartington Branch, 5597 Road 38 in the Princess Anne Community Centre

See Libraries for hours of operation and details.

The following service providers provide broadband service within South Frontenac.

• Bell
• WTC Communications
• Eastlink
• Xplore 
• Starlink

See Internet for more information.

In case of emergency, call 911. 

Emergencies can happen anywhere, at any time. You’re encouraged to prepare for emergencies by practicing emergency safety plans with your family, and ensuring you have enough supplies (water, food, flashlights, batteries) to take care of your basic needs for at least 72 hours.

Ontario Provincial Police (O.P.P.)

South Frontenac falls within the Frontenac O.P.P. jurisdiction. The Hartington Detachment located at 5282 Hinchinbrooke Road has over 20 uniformed officers and operates 24/7 with marine and snowmobile units. For non-emergencies, please call them at 1-888-310-1122.

Frontenac Paramedic Services

Frontenac Paramedic Services provides emergency medical service to over 150,000 citizens in Frontenac County and the City of Kingston. The station in South Frontenac is located at 4264 Stage Coach Road in Sydenham. Call 613-548-9400 ext. 401.

South Frontenac Fire and Rescue (SFFR)

South Frontenac Fire and Rescue has eight stations located throughout the Township and 110 volunteer (on call paid) firefighters help keep residents and visitors safe. Volunteer firefighters have a flashing green light in their personal vehicles when responding to calls. Please pull over and yield to volunteer firefighters responding to a call. To reach our fire department, call 613-376-3027 or email them at fireadmin@southfrontenac.net.

Fire season runs from April 1 to October 1. Fire bans may be in place. See our Fire Ban Status page and our Burning By-law (2012-68) for information if you plan to have an open camp fire or fire. 

We post road construction notices on our website, in the Frontenac News and on social media. Private lanes are not maintained by the township but are managed by a Lane Association or by residents who live on the lane. Learn more about our Private Lane Upgrade Program.

Our crews do a great job in the winter with snow removal. All our snow plows have names, such as 38 Special, Betty Whiteout, Frontenac Flurry and Frost and Fluriest, so be sure to give them a big thumbs up when you see them clearing the roads to keep us safe! To help them out, the parking of vehicles on Township roads and villages is not allowed between the hours of midnight and 7 am from December 1 to March 31.

If you notice a a damaged road sign or a road maintenance issue, please contact our Public Works department at 613-376-3027 or pwsupport@southfrontenac.net. If you see a street light out, email fswsupport@southfrontenac.net.  When reporting any issues, please include the nearest civic number, road name and which side of the road it is on.

There are many ways you can stay informed about what’s happening in South Frontenac:

• Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Threads and X (Twitter)
  
• Subscribe to our monthly e-newsletter NewsFlash
• Join the “What’s Happening South Frontenac” Facebook group
• Many communities also use NextDoor to get to know their neighbours and stay connected
• Read our ad banner in the Frontenac News each week, featuring upcoming meetings, events and public notices 
• Subscribe to news alerts and follow our events calendar
• Subscribe to engagefrontenac.ca for updates on major projects like our Official Plan, annual budget and construction projects

If you have questions we didn’t answer here, you can contact us at 613-376-3027 and a staff member will be happy to help.