Over 2,150 Large Items Registered for First Free Large Item Pickup

Peterborough, ON – More than 2,150 large household items have been registered for collection during the first free Large Item Pickup in June under the Clean Streets Peterborough initiative, reflecting strong early participation in the program. 

The free Large Item Pickup program makes it easier for residents to properly dispose of bulky household items, helping to reduce illegal dumping and keeping neighbourhoods, parks and public spaces clean. 

"We're pleased to see so many residents taking advantage of the free Large Item Pickup program," said Councillor Don Vassiliadis and Councillor Keith Riel, Municipal Operations Co-Chairs, in a joint statement. "The strong participation demonstrates that providing free collection of large items makes it easier for residents to properly dispose of large household items. The response highlights the positive impact this new service is already having through the Clean Streets Peterborough initiative." 

The average number of large items scheduled for pick up in 2025 was 98 per month.  

Collection of registered items is scheduled to begin on Monday, June 22. Collection is expected to take at least two weeks to complete. 

Large Item Pickup is available by advance booking only. Items must be registered before they are placed at the curb for collection.  

Residents should not place large items at the curb unless they have received a confirmed booking. Advance booking helps Public Works plan collection routes, schedule crews and ensure all registered pickups are completed as efficiently as possible. 

To improve efficiency, Public Works collects large items in three separate streams: 

• Bulky household items, such as couches, chairs, tables and desks 
• Metal items, such as barbecues, appliances and stoves 
• Mattresses and box springs  

Residents are asked to leave all registered items at the curb until they have been collected. There is no need to report a missed pickup during the scheduled collection week, as crews will continue working through all registered pickups until collection is complete. 

Registration for the June collection is now closed. Residents can book a future pickup during one of the remaining collection weeks: 

• July 27 
• August 24 
• September 28 

Large Item Pickup remains free as part of the Clean Streets Peterborough initiative. 

To book a future pickup, view a list of accepted items or learn more about the program, visit peterborough.ca/pickup, call 705-742-7777, or visit Service Peterborough at City Hall, 500 George St. N.