Do not put household hazardous waste in your garbage. You can drop off household hazardous waste at the City of Peterborough's Household Hazardous Waste Depot. Here are some tips for disposing of your household hazardous waste:
- Never mix substances
- Keep materials in their original container or in a well-marked container
- All containers should be securely sealed
- Securely pack materials in your vehicle to prevent spills
Location and hours of operation
The Household Hazardous Waste Depot is located at 400 Pido Rd.
Operating Hours
Wednesday to Saturday from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Holiday Hours
- December 24: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- December 25: closed
- December 29-30: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- December 31: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- January 1: closed
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Paint and reusable products exchange
As a free service at the Household Hazardous Waste Depot, we accept partially used cans of paint and stains as well as other good reusable products that we then make available for others to take for their own use. You can put empty paint cans in your recycling bin for curbside collection if the paint is dry and the lids are removed from the cans.
Batteries
We accept batteries at the Household Hazardous Waste Depot. Batteries can be dropped off at locations throughout the City of Peterborough for safe disposal:
- City Hall, 500 George St. N.
- Peterborough Public Library, 345 Aylmer St. ptbolibrary.ca
- Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre, 775 Brealey Dr.
Other battery drop-off locations in Peterborough:
- GreenUP Store, 378 Aylmer St.
Find a battery drop-off location near you by searching your postal code
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