- Leaves, brush, branches, hedge and tree trimmings
- Christmas trees – decorations removed
- Grass clippings, lawn edging with soils removed
- House and garden plants, trimmings
- Small quantities of sod, within the weight limit
Yard Waste
The City of Peterborough collects yard waste weekly from the first week in April and until the end of November.
You can put out unlimited quantities of yard waste when it's in reusable containers that are labelled, bushel baskets or paper yard waste bags.
If we missed your yard waste, let us know by completing our online form
Yard waste set-out requirements
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Rigid open-top container with a maximum volume of 80 litres, with two fixed handles, lids must be removable and not secured by any means (bungee cords, etc.). Yard waste material must empty freely when emptied/dumped by the collector.
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Bins must have two clearly identifiable yellow labels attached defining the contents as yard waste. The yellow labels are available for no charge at City Hall, 500 George St. N.
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Brown paper bags, or a bushel basket will be acceptable for yard waste. No other type of bin will be collected (including blue boxes). No plastic bags accepted.
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Damaged or broken bins will not be accepted for collection.
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Weight limit must be less than 13 kg (30 lbs).
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Brush can be tied in bundles with light rope or twine, weighing not more than 13 kg (30 lbs), with a length of up to 1 m (3 ft) and a diameter of up to 30 cm (12 inches).
- Yard waste should be put out after 6 p.m. the night before or no later than 7 a.m. the morning of your collection.
Collection in late fall
During late October and November when temperatures drop below freezing, yard waste can freeze, sticking to the sides of bins and causing issues with collection.
To ensure full pickup of your yard waste, consider using bags for disposal to avoid partially frozen material being left in a bin.
You can dispose of yard waste year-round at the City/County Landfill, 1260 Bensfort Rd. in Otonabee-South Monaghan.
Contact Us
City Hall
500 George St. N.
Peterborough, ON
K9H 3R9
Phone: 705-742-7777
Toll Free: 1-855-738-3755
Email Us