COVID-19- Novel Coronavirus:  Residents are asked to bag ALL garbage and DO NOT place waste loosely in garbage containers. Loose materials will NOT be collected. This small change helps protect collectors from the risk COVID-19.

The following materials are not collected curbside:

Manufacturer's or industrial waste, any explosive, hazardous or highly combustible material; ashes, construction debris, sawdust and/or shavings; liquid waste, hay, straw and manure, leaves, grass clippings and brush (except for designated areas during the fall and spring collection periods); major appliances, large household furnishings; and tires.

 Garbage Collection - Curbside 

Garbage is collected by Waste Connections of Canada as a private waste collector contracted by the Public Works Department. Residents are encouraged to contact Waste Connections of Canada directly at 705-742-4268 with any garbage collection inquiries.

  • Garbage must be out for pick up by 7:00 a.m. on your collection day, as collection can occur at any time.
  • Each household will be allowed up to two (2) containers and each commercial establishment will be allowed up to four (4) containers.
  • A Container shall mean a galvanized metal or plastic container with a maximum capacity of approximately 17 gallons (77 litres) being larger at the top than at the bottom and having a handle and fitted lid; or a clear transparent polyethylene plastic bag with a maximum size of 30 inches x 37 inches (76 cm x 93 cm) of 1.5 gauge thickness fastened at the top. No container shall weigh more than 30 pounds.

  • Bag Tag is a tag or a sticker issued by the Township for $4.00 per tag and must be affixed to any bags of garbage and non-recyclable rubbish put out for curbside collection that is above and beyond the collection limits noted above.

  • Bag Tags are available for purchase at the following locations:

    • Selwyn Municipal Office - 1310 Centre Line, Selwyn

    • Smith Landfill Site - 1480 County Road 18, Selwyn
  • Effective September 1, 2021- A weekly limit of one (1) additional Container with a Bag Tag affixed.
  • Additional Resources
Clear Garbage Bag Program (Effective September 1, 2021)

Clear Garbage Bag Program commences September 1, 2021

The implementation of a Clear Garbage Bag Program will help ensure that recyclable materials are not disposed of as garbage. These programs have demonstrated significant success in reducing the volume of waste being collected at the curbside and delivered to the depots.

The Clear Garbage Bag Program will:

  • Require the use of clear bags for garbage disposal (no opaque bags permitted);
  • Provide for an exception of one opaque privacy bag (grocery bag size) in each large size clear garbage bag;
  • Establish a program to recognize exceptions for medical requirements;
  • Retain the current curbside collection limits (2 residential, 4 commercial/institutional).

Additional Resources:

Need help?

For information on proper sorting and the various diversion programs available to residents, visit the County of Peterborough Recycling and Garbage page or check out the Recycling, Composting and Hazardous Waste sections below.
Smith Landfill Site
Recycling 

Recycling is administered by Peterborough County

  • Missed recycling collection? Contact Emterra Environmental at 705-742-3139.
  • General recycling question? Contact Peterborough County at 705-775-2737 ext. 0 or visit the Peterborough County website.

Recycling is Easy!

  • Recyclable material must be separated from your garbage.

  • Sort your materials into 2 blue boxes, one for Containers and one for Papers.

    • Use as many boxes as needed, as long as Containers and Papers are in separate boxes.
  • Have your blue boxes to the road by 7:00 AM. 
  • Keep recycling loose in blue boxes.
    • Bagged recycling will not be collected.

  • Recycling is collected on all Private Roads.

  • Recycling bins can be purchased at the Selwyn Township Municipal Office for $6.00 each.
Electronics

There is a WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) bin located at the Smith Landfill Site.

Acceptable materials include:

Computers including all peripherals and cords, computer tablets, laptops, all types of phones (corded, cordless, mobile, smart), answering machines, pagers, radios, speakers, turntables, TVs, VCRs, DVD players and Blu-ray players (no VCR tapes, CDs, DVDs); cameras (digital, manual and video), gaming devices and accessories (no game cartridges).

Note: Gasoline powered or freon items are not permitted in the bin.

Remember to wipe any drives, etc. prior to dropping off your materials.
Mattresses & Box Springs

Mattresses and box springs are banned from the Smith Landfill Site.

Please take them to the Bensfort Road Landfill Site - 1260 Bensfort Road, Peterborough. There is a fee. 
Household Batteries

Household batteries can be dropped off at the Selwyn Township Municipal Office, Selwyn Public Library branches and the Smith Landfill Site.
Composting

Composters, digesters and kitchen catchers are available for purchase at the Selwyn Township Municipal Office and at the Peterborough County Infrastructure Services Department Office - 310 Armour Road, Peterborough.

Please call ahead to confirm price and availability.

Not sure whether a composter or a digester is right for you?

Leaf & Yard Waste Collection

Leaf & Yard Waste Curbside Collection is administered by Peterborough County and takes place in the spring and fall seasons. Peterborough County offers curbside Leaf & Yard Waste Collection to the following areas:

  • Arnott & Gifford Drives
  • Bridgenorth
  • Emerald Isle
  • Ennismore (Settlement)
  • Lakefield
  • Terraview Heights
  • Woodland Acres
  • Youngstown

Visit the Peterborough County website for collection dates, route maps and more detailed information.

Outside of the Collection Area?

For residents outside of the collection area, leaf and yard waste can be dropped off at the Smith Landfill Site free-of-charge during the Curbside Collection time frame only.

Looking for other ways to divert your Leaf & Yard Waste?

  • Mulch the leaves on your lawn to reintroduce nutrients into the soil, use the leaves for layering a backyard compost or for creating a no-dig garden bed. For more information, visit the GreenUP website.
  • Create your own Hugelkultur, a no-dig raised bed, made out of decaying wood debris.
  • Chip your tree trimmings and use for mulch, landscaping, or compost; or up-cycle for crafts.
  • Avoid trimming all together and preserve the shade that tree canopies provide.

Hazardous Waste

Municipal Hazardous or Special Waste (also called MHSW) does not belong in the garbage or blue box recycling, as it contains toxins that are harmful to human and environmental health.

Hazardous waste can be taken to the Pido Road Hazardous Waste Depot - 400 Pido Road, Peterborough. Visit the Peterborough County website to find out more about this program.
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