Waste Diversion Programs

There are many Waste Diversion Programs available at our Transfer Stations to help you decrease your garbage. Review each of the waste diversion programs. 

Brush, leaf, and yard waste

Brush, leaf and yard waste is accepted at all Transfer Station Sites. Branches can have a maximum diameter of 6 inches.

Household hazardous waste (HHW)

HHW is accepted seasonally at the Buckhorn Transfer Station only.

From June to Labour Day, we accept HHW on the following dates and times:

• Sunday - 12:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Wednesday - 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

From Labour Day to Thanksgiving, we accept HHW on Sundays from 12:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

We can only accept household hazardous material in containers up to 20 litres (5 gallons).

Household batteries

Household batteries are accepted at all Transfer Stations. You can view the list of accepted household batteries. Your batteries may require terminal protection before disposal. Please view the Terminal Protection Guidelines before you dispose of your batteries.

Car batteries

Car batteries are accepted at the Bobcaygeon, Cavendish, and Crystal Lake Transfer Station Sites. You can dispose of your car batteries year-round. Car batteries are accepted at the Buckhorn Transfer Station during Household Hazardous Waste hours only.

Fluorescent tubes

Fluorescent tubes are accepted at the Bobcaygeon, Cavendish, and Crystal Lake Transfer Station Sites. You can dispose your fluorescent tubes year-round.

Fluorescent tubes are accepted at the Buckhorn Transfer Station during Household Hazardous Waste hours only.

Empty automotive plastics and antifreeze containers

Empty automotive plastics and antifreeze containers are accepted at all Transfer Station Sites. You can view the list of accepted automotive containers.

Tires

Tires are accepted at all Transfer Station Sites. Only four tires are permitted per load.

Scrap metal

Scrap metal is accepted at all Transfer Station Sites. If the item is at least 50% scrap metal, it can be recycled as scrap metal.

Appliances

Appliances are accepted at all Transfer Station Sites. There is a $20 charge for freon removal. This includes refrigerators, freezers, air conditioner units, dehumidifiers and water coolers. You must remove all doors on refrigerators and freezers before disposal.

Electronics recycling

Electronics can be recycled at all Transfer Station Sites. Our electronics recycling program accepts all electronic and electrical items. From floor model televisions to cell phones to coffee makers.

Items that cannot be accepted in the electronics recycling program include:

• Air conditioners
• Dehumidifiers
• Fridges/freezers
• Water coolers
• Gas powered devices

Organics

Peterborough County Organics Survey

The County is considering a county-wide organics collection program, but before they start exploring options, they want to get input from County residents. 

Please take the online survey for your chance to win an Organics Prize Pack including kitchen catcher and choice of backyard composter or digester. For more information, please visit the County of Peterborough website.

Click here to take the Peterborough County Organics Survey

Organics material is accepted at the Buckhorn Transfer Station only. Only food items can be composted in our organics system. You can view the list of items that are accepted in the organics program.

Please wrap organics in paper bags or newspaper. You can also leave them loose and place your organics material directly into the Moloks. You can purchase kitchen catchers at the Municipal Office for $5.

Backyard composting

Composting in your back yard is the easiest and most cost-effective way to reduce waste from your house. The Municipality of Trent Lakes sells composters and digesters for a fee:

• Composters cost $30.00
• Digesters cost $55.00

The County of Peterborough also offers a Garbage to Garden Program. Through this program a staff person will come and install a composter or digester at your home for you. If you would like to register for the Garbage to Garden program, visit the County of Peterborough's website.

Textile recycling

Textile recycling is available at all Transfer Stations. View a list of accepted items for textile recycling.

Reuse Centre

The Reuse Centre is a great option to donate your unused or unwanted items for someone else to enjoy. Items must be clean and in good reusable condition.

Important Notice - Under the COVID-19 protocols and respecting provincial safety regulations, we will be suspending the opening of the Reuse Centres for the 2021 season.

The Reuse Centre is open from early spring to late fall, weather depending.