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Peterborough, ON - Landfill fees will be changing for some types and quantities of materials effective April 1, 2023 through fees approved through the City’s 2023 Budget in January 2023.
| Materials | Fees - until March 31, 2023 | Fees - effective April 1, 2023 |
|---|---|---|
|
Mixed garbage, shingles, construction material, drywall – 100 kg or less |
$12 |
$12 |
|
Mixed garbage, shingles, construction material, drywall – over 100 kg |
$125/tonne |
$145/tonne |
|
Recyclables (cardboard, green waste, blue box materials, scrap metal) – 100 kg or less |
$7 |
$7 |
|
Recyclables (cardboard, green waste, blue box materials, scrap metal) – over 100 kg |
$95/tonne |
$115/tonne |
|
Freon items (refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, water coolers and dehumidifiers) |
$24 each (includes Freon removal) |
$25 each (includes Freon removal) |
|
Tires – small quantity only (10 or fewer), rims must be removed, call City Waste Management about larger loads |
Free |
Free |
|
Asbestos items |
$245/tonne |
$285/tonne |
|
Mattress and box spring – fewer than 10 |
$16 each |
$20 each |
|
Mattress and box spring – bulk loads of 10 or more |
$22 each |
$25 each |
|
Cover soil |
Call for pricing |
$55/tonne |
|
Contaminated soil |
Call for pricing |
Call for pricing |
Beginning April 1, 2023, vehicles that leave the landfill property without weighing out will be subject to a fine of $125.
Household hazardous waste items, such as televisions, electronic devices, paint and batteries can be taken to the Household Hazardous Waste Depot at 400 Pido Rd.
The landfill, which is called the Peterborough Waste Management Facility, is located at 1260 Bensfort Rd. in Otonabee-South Monaghan Township, south of Peterborough. More information on the landfill, including operating hours, is available at peterborough.ca/landfill.
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