My Green Bin, garbage and yard waste collection
Visit the City of Peterborough's online calendar app.
Curbside collection for household organics starts the week of October 31. Learn about:
- Delivery of bins and information kits
- What's in and what's out
- Tips on using your Green Bin
- Your collection schedule
- Curbside set-out instructions
- Report a missed collection
- Large item pickup 2024: book online
Collection schedule and sorting your waste
- Find your collection schedule
- Search the Wizard to find out what goes where
- Get notifications
Latest News
- How to sort your recycling
- Your collection schedule
- Report missed collection to Emterra at 1-888-597-1541
- April to November, on the same day as recycling collection
- Accepted materials
- Set out guidelines
The landfill accepts waste generated in the City and County of Peterborough only.
- Hours of operation & location
- Accepted materials and fees
- Tarping guidelines
Household Hazardous and Electronic Waste Depot
- Hours of operation
- Location
- Accepted materials
Report an Issue
If your garbage or Green Bin collection was not picked up:
- Phone 705-742-7777 and dial 8 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 1-888-597-1541
Waste Management calendar
Our Waste Management Calendar includes information about:
- Garbage and Green Bin collection
- Sorting your recyclables
- Landfill
- Household hazardous and electronic waste
You can pick up a copy of the 2023-2024 Calendar at City Hall.
About the Green Bin program and changes to waste collection
Dave Douglas, City of Peterborough Waste Diversion Program Manager, provides a presentation on the City's new Green Bin program, clear bag initiative and bi-weekly garbage collection to divert waste and enhance worker safety.
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 Emterra Environmental: 1-888-597-1541