Garbage & Recycling

Refer to our Recycling page for full details.

Looking to recycle your boat shrink wrap or agricultural bale wrap? 

The County of Peterborough works with SwitchEnergy Corp to provide recycling options.
Please contact SwitchEnergy directly for information regarding fees and collection instructions.

• Telephone: 519-524-0193
• E-mail: dnott@switchenergycorp.com or shane@switchenergycorp.com

Visit www.switchenergycorp.com for more information. 

Between 30 to 50 percent of most garbage bags contain organic material. Reduce your waste by backyard composting. To purchase a composter ($30.00) or digester ($55.00 with county incentive or $75.00 without county incentive), please contact the Municipal Office.  

Digesters are similar to composters but are able to process a wider variety of items. The digester install guide will give more information on their use and installation.

Refer to our Leaf and yard page for full information.

Household Hazardous Waste can contain toxins that are harmful to waste collectors and the environment. Please take proper measures to dispose of these materials at the City/County Household Hazardous Waste Facility, located at 400 Pido Road, Peterborough. 

Refer to our Transfer Station page for full details.