Trent Lakes News

Emergency Preparedness Week (EP Week) is a national awareness initiative and an opportunity for you to take action to ensure you're prepared to protect yourself, your family and your community during an emergency. This year, the theme is Be Prepared. Know Your Risks. We encourage you to understand the risks in your area and learn what actions you can take to protect yourself and your household.

Reduced load restrictions have been lifted for all Municipal roads in Trent Lakes, effective Thursday, May 1, 2025. The County of Peterborough have also lifted their reduced load restrictions on all County roads, effective April 30, 2025.

Trent Lakes Municipal Council is receiving applications from citizens of the Municipality of Trent Lakes for appointment to the Trent Lakes Public Library Board.

Each quarter, the Municipality creates a report of completed initiatives throughout each department.

Peterborough County business owners and entrepreneurs are invited to attend The Resilient Retailer, a dynamic one-day event designed to equip business leaders with the tools and strategies they need to remain profitable, adaptable, and competitive in today’s evolving economy.

Upcoming Recycling Events

May 1, 2025: Bulky Plastics Collection

Beginning May 1, all transfer stations will be accepting bulky plastics free of charge to Trent Lakes residents!

View which items are accepted.

As of April 22, 2025, there shall be no daytime burning in Trent Lakes between the hours of 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. 

No daytime burning is in effect until October 31, 2025.

Please see updates by the local conservation authorities below:

The Municipality of Trent Lakes office and all transfer stations will be closed on Good Friday (April 18) and Easter Monday (April 21). Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, April 22.

The well water sampling drop off program will resume for the 2025 season on Tuesday, April 22nd in the Township of North Kawartha and the Municipality of Trent Lakes. The program offers free water sample collection kit pick-up and sample drop-off through these municipal offices.