Clean Streets Peterborough: Public Input Sought on Waste Services

Peterborough, ON – Community input is being sought to support Clean Streets Peterborough, a review of waste collection, litter management, and garbage on streets, parks, trails, and public spaces across the city. 

The review will assess how waste services are delivered and identify opportunities to improve and modernize delivery. It will also evaluate how well current programs meet the needs of a growing and changing community.  

“As our services evolve, it is important that we hear directly from those who rely on them,” said Cassandra Babcock, Public Works Operations Director. “Public input will help guide future improvements and ensure our programs continue to meet community needs.”  

Feedback is being collected to understand how current programs are working and where improvements may be needed.  

Input will help inform the evaluation of:  

• Collection schedules and service levels  
• Waste diversion programs  
• Public education  
• Enforcement  
• Waste-related by-laws  
• Landfill operations
• Placement and maintenance of waste bins in parks, trails, and high-traffic areas 

Two surveys are available to gather input:  

• Survey A: City-Wide Waste Service, excluding the Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) 
• Survey B: DBIA Waste Services and Cleanliness 

The surveys are open until April 30, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. and are available at connectptbo.ca/CleanStreetsPtbo. 

Survey feedback will inform future service planning and support ongoing efforts to maintain a clean and sustainable city.