My recycling, garbage and yard waste collection
Visit the City of Peterborough's online calendar app.
- How to sort your recycling
- Your collection schedule
- Report a missed collection
- Buy a blue box
- Your collection schedule
- Curbside set-out instructions
- Report a missed collection
- Frequently asked questions.
There are six large article collection curbside pickup dates starting in April and running monthly until September 2021.
Book your large item pickup online.
Latest News
The landfill accepts waste generated in the City and County of Peterborough only.
- Hours of operation & location
- Accepted materials and fees
- Tarping guidelines
- April to November, on the same day as garbage collection
- Accepted materials
- Set out guidelines
Household Hazardous and Electronic Waste Depot
- Hours of operation
- Location
- Accepted materials
- Tips for backyard composting for household food waste
- Details on our GROW project for curbside organic waste collection, expected to launch in fall 2023
Report an Issue
If your garbage collection was not picked up:
- Phone 705-742-7777 ext. 2900 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday
- Phone 705-745-1386 on weekends or after business hours
If your recycling collection was not picked up:
- Phone Emterra at 705-742-3139
Waste Management resources
Our Waste Management Guide includes:
- Garbage and recycling collection
- Landfill
- Household hazardous and electronic waste
Download the Waste Management Guide
You can pick up a free copy at:
- City Hall
- GreenUP Store (378 Aylmer St. N.)
- Household Hazardous Waste Depot
- NEW: Download a digital copy
Waste Management Department
City of Peterborough
500 George St. N.
Peterborough, ON K9H 3R9
Phone: 705-742-7777 ext. 1657
To report missed garbage collection:
Call 705-742-7777 ext. 2900
To report missed recycling collection:
Call 705-742-3139