Clean Streets Peterborough
More Options. Cleaner Streets.
Clean Streets Peterborough is the City’s response to comments and concerns heard from the community. Our goal is to create a clean City by working with the community to find ways to make waste management easier and more convenient so that household waste finds its way to its final destination as simply and efficiently as possible.
In June 2025, City Council approved a pilot Clean Streets Peterborough (MOCOM26-001) responding to community needs for a cleaner City.
What we are hearing
- Clean spaces help people keep areas clean
- Overflowing bins can lead to more garbage being left behind
- Parks and public spaces are where people see the most dumping and litter
- People want easier ways to report problems and learn the rules
Challenges
- Illegal dumping
- Public bins used for household garbage
- Overflowing bins and waste in parks
- Bulk items left at curb
Our Solutions
Service Improvements
- Free Large item Pickup
- 8 bag limit for bi-weekly garbage collection (until December 31, 2027)
- Lower Green Bin replacement costs
Accountability
- Education before fines
- Additional park clean up resources
- Consistent enforcement
- Improved process for reporting illegal dumping
Contact Us
City Hall
500 George St. N.
Peterborough, ON
K9H 3R9
Phone: 705-742-7777
Toll Free: 1-855-738-3755
Email Us