Household Hazardous and Electronic Waste

Do not put household hazardous waste in your garbage. You can drop off household hazardous waste at the City of Peterborough's Household Hazardous Waste Depot. Here are some tips for disposing of your household hazardous waste:

• Never mix substances
• Keep materials in their original container or in a well-marked container
• All containers should be securely sealed
• Securely pack materials in your vehicle to prevent spills

Location and hours of operation

The Household Hazardous Waste Depot is located at 400 Pido Rd.

Operating Hours 

Wednesday to Saturday from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. 

Holiday Hours

• December 25: closed
• December 29-30: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• January 1: closed

Paint and reusable product exchange

As a free service at the Household Hazardous Waste Depot, we accept partially used cans of paint and stains as well as other good reusable products that we then make available for others to take for their own use. You can put empty paint cans in your recycling bin for curbside collection if the paint is dry and the lids are removed from the cans.

Electronics

The Depot accepts all used electronics. All items are accepted free of charge. No broken screens, take these to the landfill.

Accepted items:

• Computers and monitors
• Printers
• Personal electronic devices
• Fax machines
• DVD players, VCRs
• Cell phone
• Televisions (up to 52")
• Small appliances/power tools with cords
• Fluorescent light bulbs (including CFLs) accepted, LED bulbs accepted
  • Incandescent bulbs not accepted. Put these in the in garbage. 

Batteries

Battery recycling services in the City of Peterborough are proudly supported by Recycle Your Batteries Canada! 

We accept batteries at the Household Hazardous Waste Depot. Batteries can be dropped off at locations throughout the City of Peterborough for safe disposal:

• City Hall, 500 George St. N.
• Peterborough Public Library, 345 Aylmer St.
• Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre, 775 Brealey Dr.