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.
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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:
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. |
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Smith Landfill Site | ||||||
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Recycling | ||||||
Recycling is administered by Peterborough County
Recycling is Easy!
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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?
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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:
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?
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Hazardous Waste |
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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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Contact Us | ||||||
Garbage Collection:
Recycling and Leaf & Yard Waste Collection:
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