Waste
Administrative Assistant to Public Works:
Chelsea McKelvey
705-738-3800 or 1-800-374-4009, ext. 230
Email: cmckelvey@trentlakes.ca
*New* Take Notice that Council passed By-Law B2012-038 on July 10th, 2012 to come into effect on September 1, 2012 to establish, maintain and regulate garbage and other refuse at the Township Transfer Stations. A copy of the By-Law is available in letter-sized format here.
If you have questions regarding the by-law please contact the Administrative Assistant for the Public Works Department at 705-738-3800, ext. 230.
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Peterborough County Environmental Services:
Please visit our Environmental Services page for more information on Recycling, Household Hazardous Waste, Composting and items available for purchase
Tipping Fees:
Effective: September 1, 2012
Residential Household Waste : $1 per bag of household garbage unless a Garbage Bag Usage Card is presented.
A bag of household garbage is any bag of household garbage up to a maximum of 77 litres (66 cm x 91 cm or 26 x 36 inches). Waste that is disposed of using a garbage bag over the maximum of 77 litres will receive two punches on the Gargage Bag Usage card.
Larger or commercial sized garbage/leaf bag is $2 per bag.
Garbage Bag Usage Card:
Once a year residential taxpayers will receive, with their final tax bill, a Garbage Bag Usage Card for the disposal of residential household waste at the Transfer Stations. A Garbage Bag Usage Card allows users to dispose of up to 52 bags of household garbage per calendar year (September 1 to August 31) at no additional charge.
Please note that if this Garbage Bag Usage Card is lost it WILL NOT be replaced.
Vacant properties do not receive a Garbage Bag Usage Card as they do not generate household garbage.
- You can purchase additional cards at $52 per card.
- You can cut the card in half to accomodate 2 cards.
- You can staple your Waste Site Pass to the Garbage Bag Usage Card.
- You cannot copy, duplicate or replicate the Garbage Bag Usage Card.
For a complete details on the regulations and requirements governing the Garbage Bag Usage Card please consult By-Law B2012-038
Tipping fees will be applied to materials brought to the transfer site as follows:
Maximum Load Size 2 yards³ (1.83m) per visit
Metal Recycling
Scrap Metal - Free disposal at all Transfer Sites
White Goods Appliances
- Free disposal at all Transfer sites
- $20 charge for Freon removal for refrigerators, freezers, A/C Units, dehumifiers and water coolers
- All doors on refrigerators and freezers must be removed before disposal
Brush/Yard Waste
- $5 minimum charge
- $10 per cubic yard
Construction and Demolition Materials (mixed)
- Maximum of 2 yards
- $5 minimum charge
- $35 per cubic yard
Shingles & Drywall
- $10 minimum charge
- $45 per cubic yard
Door/Window frame/glass
- $5 minimum
- $10 per square yard (measured on the outside of glass or frame)
Tires Stewardship Program - should be off rims
- Free disposal at all Transfer Stations (maximum 4 tires per load)
- $5 charge per tire if tire is still mounted on the rim
Furniture
- Single and smaller mattresses and box springs, rolls of carpet/flooring, kitchen/dining chair - $5 per item
- Double or larger mattress, box spring, sofa, sofa chair, dresser/armoire, table, hutch, sports equipment - $10 per item
Boats/RV
- $100 up to 12 feet (3.65 m), each additional 3 ft (1 m) or part therof $75
- RVs are banned from disposal at transfer stations unless the interior has been stripped of all mixed material
- Aluminum boats are FREE under scrap metal, must be stripped of any motors
Mixed Loads
- Sorted (recyclable material removed) - $35 per cubic yard
- Unsorted (contains recyclable material) - $45 per cubic yard
Non-Specific Item
- $5 per small item
- $10 per large item
The Waste Site Attendant reserves the right to charge an appropriate fee for any item not listed above under the authorization of the Superintendent of Public Works.
Method of payment cash or cheque. No credit
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Municipal Transfer Stations
- Buckhorn Transfer Station, 3166 County Road 36 - just east of the hamlet of Buckhorn. Tel: 705-657-9477 during hours of operation
- Cavendish Transfer Station, 3405 County Road 507 - just south of the Cavendish Community Centre complex. Tel: 705-657-2490 during hours of operation
- Bobcaygeon Transfer Station, 69 County Road 36 - just east of the village of Bobcaygeon. Tel: 705-738-5454 during hours of operation
- Crystal Lake Transfer Station, 1018 Crystal Lake Road. Tel: 705-488-3376 during hours of operation
Waste Disposal Site Passes:
You must be a resident of the Township and show a Waste Disposal I.D. Card (Waste Pass) to be admitted to any of the Township Waste Disposal or Waste Transfer Sites. Failure to do so will result in your being refused entrance to the site. In compliance with the Ministry of the Environment Regulations only refuse generated within the Township can be accepted at the sites.
If you have lost your card or require a new one please do not hesitate to contact the Township Office.
Waste Disposal Site Attendants and Township Staff can provide more detailed information on the Waste Disposal Household and Recycling Programs, any applicable fees for other items and direct you to the County of Peterborough Programs currently supported and operated at our sites.
If you are a tenant in the Township, renting from the registered property owner you must obtain the Waste Disposal card from your Landlord(s). If you are a Landlord within the Township, we request that you ensure that tenants of your property are provided with waste disposal passes for the proper disposing of their generated waste.
Green Bin Composting
Buckhorn Transfer Staton is the only station currently accepting compost waste. The Organic composting program is operated through the County of Peterborough and they offer a variety of programs in partnership with the Township.
Household Hazardous Waste
The County of Peterborough operates one (1) Household Hazardous Waste Facility in the Township at the Buckhorn Transfer Station Site. Please note that this Facility is seasonal and only open specific days and hours during its period of operation. Please check here for the days and hours for 2012 or the Peterborough County Household Hazardous Waste link for complete details on the Household Hazardous Waste program hours/operations and acceptable items
County Waste Management
The County of Peterborough has developed a County-specific Waste Management Master Plan.
Peterborough County Waste Management Master Plan link
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