We are currently only able to accept organic waste at the Buckhorn Transfer Station. However, by the end of 2025 we will be expanding the program to the Bobcaygeon Transfer Station as well!
Organics Program
One of the best ways we can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save space in our landfills is through the reduction and proper disposal of our household organic waste. There are many options when it comes to disposing of our organics and Trent Lakes is committed to providing an organics program that works for everyone.
Organics at the Transfer Station
At this time, any acceptable organic waste can be brought to the Buckhorn Transfer Station. Organic waste must be contained in a brown paper bag or a BPA Certified compostable bag before being disposed of in one of our underground organic waste receptacles. Alternately, residents may bring organic waste in a container of their choice and dump the contents into one of the receptacles.
We are always looking to offer more diversion options and this incudes eventually providing organic waste collection at all four of our transfer stations. We will be accepting organics at the Bobcaygeon Transfer Station by the end of 2025 so stay tuned for more details!
How Can I Help?
What Counts as Organic Waste?
- food waste
- tea bags
- coffee grounds and filters
- eggs and egg shells
- corn cobs and husks
- meat, fish and bones
- vegetable scraps and peels
- shellfish
- dairy products
- cereal, flour
- pasta, bread, grains, rice
- nuts and shells
- fruit cores, pits, peels
- poultry (including bones)
- halloween pumpkins (remove candles)
- desserts, candy, chocolate
- baked goods
- food grease and fats
- herbs & spices
- paper waste
- tissues
- paper napkins
- paper towels
- paper muffin cups (not waxed or parchment)
- newspaper from bottom of bird cages
- microwavable popcorn bags
- other materials
- house plants
- sawdust from untreated wood only
- hamster / guinea pig cage bedding (wood and cedar shavings)
- feathers and hair (animal or human)
Note: Yard waste (like brush and leaves) is collected separately and should be disposed of separately.
The following items cannot be processed at the Peterborough organics facility and should be disposed of in the garbage or recycling:
The following items cannot be processed at the Peterborough organics facility and should be disposed of in the garbage or recycling:
- plastic bags and milk bags, baggies
- plastic food containers
- wax or plastic coated paper plates
- pizza boxes
- plastic stir sticks
- coffee pods
- plastic-lined paper packaging
- diapers
- popsicle sticks
- toothpicks
- chopsticks
- cotton balls
- condoms
- artificial plants
- carpets and rugs
- gum
- make-up pads
- cigarette butts
- meat/fish tray absorbent pads
- take out containers
- pet pee mats
- kitty litter (no plastic liner bags)
- household pet waste (no plastic bags)
- feminine hygiene products (sanitary pads)
- dental floss
- wax (candles)
- clothing & rags
- aluminum pie plates, trays
- hot and cold drink cups
- baby wipes
- wine corks
- dead animals
- roasting pans
- wax and parchment paper
- aluminum foil wrap
- cotton swabs (Q-tips)
- dryer sheets & lint
- vacuum bags
- disposable mop sheets
- wood ashes
Contact Us
Municipality of Trent Lakes
760 Peterborough County Road 36
Trent Lakes, ON K0M 1A0
Phone: 705-738-3800
Toll Free: 1-800-374-4009
Fax: 705-738-3801
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