R.I.P. Trasheteria
Thursday, January 12, 2012 at 7:25PM 
Iconic Peterborough bar Trasheteria, which employed an average of 35 people at a time, is closing down this weekend after 18 years in business, owner Jonathan Hall tells us.
"Yes, it's the end of the Trash and its 18 year run," a disappointed and emotional Hall tells PTBOCanada, adding "there is talk and effort in bringing it back in the near future with the same brand."
Share your memories below of what the Trash meant to you.
People are already sharing their thoughts on Twitter @Trasheteria.
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UPDATE FRIDAY 13th: GOODBYE LETTER FROM TRASHETERIA...
Thanks for everything you’ve done but now it's time to go…
Well friends unfortunately this Saturday truly is last call for The Trasheteria. Over the past 18 years we’ve averaged about 35 people at a time on staff and have been a proud part of the downtown nightlife community. All staff throughout the years, thank you. You’re paramount to a small business and The Trash has had nothing but the best staff from day 1. We will miss everyone immensely. We regret nothing and wouldn’t change a thing, what a trip (we really should write a book). A million or so of you have been through our doors over the past 18 years and danced the night away, done some patio schmoozing, checked out a band and escaped the mundane. Thank You.
We loved our live gigs. Fiest played The Trash before she hit big with two of her prior bands, Sloan gave us indie RN’R goosebumps, Australia’s Powderfinger were mesmerizing, The Sadies psychedelic alt country made me a fan for life and The Cowboy Junkies made me sleepy, in a good way. Jordan Knight from ‘The New Kids On The Block’ Played to 100 middle aged women 6 months before reforming and selling out 2 nights at the ACC whilst 2 weeks before that ‘The Dayglo Abortions’ punk rocked all over the same stage. Gotta love it! To all the bands and even Jordan Knight (who i drove to Taco Bell), Thank you.
It’s a great feeling to know that many a lasting relationship started at the Trash - bff’s, marriages, and even little Trasheteria babies! Heck, we’ve even seen a couple tattoos :) Makes us feel real good.
However, We’ve run our course and its curtains for 123 Simcoe.
There is interest and efforts in bringing ‘The Trash’ brand back in one way shape or form. Fingers crossed friends… We’ll leave it at that for now.
To the kids that found comfort in our brand and really connected to the music our dj’s played and the gigs we booked, we thank you so much for the support over the years. Our loyal supporters - we love you, you know who you are - Keep on being beautifully weird and different, funky and cool, wild and courageous… Be safe out there and perhaps we’ll see you down that winding road.
Much love, Retro Rules, Bye for now,
Trasheteria
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Last ever songs played at the Trash...
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Reader Comments (24)
Good riddance. Terrible bar/club. Should've closed a long time ago.
Met my Husband there 15 years ago, had birthday parties, Christmas' and many New Years, too many memories to write down, it would involve a novel, will not be the same not having it there, after many years I still drive by and smile, and drop in on the occasional night out. I will miss it terribly, hope to see it return someday to it's original glory. RIP.... miss you like an old friend
End of an era....
Met a really cute blonde there, asked if she wanted a drink and she said yes ofcourse. took up to the bar and waited in line, then ordered the drinks and realised then, suddenly i had no money in my wallet. fml, she was smokeshow too.
Oh the memories I have...and don't...but should. Practically lived there for the first few years of it's existance. The only bar in town to play solely "Alternative" music. The best times. Farewell.
dang. spent a good many university nights moshing on the dancefloor during the first early days of the trash. i can't count the shooters... don't want to count the shooters. i always thought it would be there for the scenesters of today and tomorrow. a sad day.
Many memories here before I became a responsible adult. The best dance nights were here. Where you could dance your worries away. I havent been here in awhile, but it will be missed.
I went there for my first concert. Rides Again and Kiros were playing. Best time of my entire life and amazing memories. Many laughs and adventures there. Disappointed to see you go.
Dears and Hawksley, Unicorns, Hot Hot Heat - this place was THE place. Stellar. thanks
Although not my scene, sad to see any local business close.
Could this be a result of the Venue and the Tuesday and Friday Club Nights they're running?
Spent a "downpayment on a house" worth of monies in that joint. Never good to see a small business go, especially downtown PTBO. However, I reckon it is due to building state and not business state. They left it open for a sequel more than Nicolas Cage movie. Look for the Trash in someway shape or form in 2012/13
So many good times......the end of an era really......sad to see it go.........met my husband on the dance floor 12 years ago......Maybe one last Saturday night is in order.....
Basically the only bar you could go to and find great people just having fun! Everyone was like family and it always seemed lastcall came too fast haha Going to miss that place. Sad day!
Great Memories at the Trash! Loved working there and partying there! This is sad news..but something good always comes out of something bad...I just know the staff will move on to great things!
Nearly 4 1/2 years ago I had my 19th birthday, and unlike most of my friends I had never been to a bar/club. My friends were all 19 before I was, and they raved about The Trash constantly. It so happened that my birthday was to fall on a Wednesday that year. My very first Retro Wednesday! You can bet I was excited, of course we got downtown and the place was lined up to the Galaxy Theatre! We waited in line for half the night,but we never got to the front of the line, so we ended up going to a different bar. My first Retro night was a huge bust but I was so happy to be part of the final Retro night this past Wednesday! I have met so many amazing friends and gotten to know some really amazing Trash staff. Thanks for being part of some incredible memories.
Stay Trashy!
The Trash was a good place at one point. There are many fond memories of the Trash being the last stop on the TP midweek pub-crawl. But in the past while, it has been taken over by goths, emos, hipsters (what ever they want to call themselves) and PTBO's weirdest of weird. I have accepted the Trash for what it has become and avoided the place in the last couple years or so. The only reason I am unhappy to see the doors close, is because all the named above will have to spread out to other locations instead of being contained in their off the beaten path watering hole.
One final though to add to my above post. It is one more good memory of the Trash, and somewhat recent as well (summer of 2011). If you ever hear the term Alpha-Lesbian used, it was because of the Trash and it's collection of wonderful patrons, that helped me and a friend coin that term.
Cheers!
I think it's an eyesore in the downtown when you drive by. I'm sorry that people are losing their jobs because Peterborough is so hurting right now but hopefully a positive rejuvenation will result.
I LOVE the Trash! I call it my "baby bar" because it was my first bar I have ever went to and there has been so many great memories there. SO many Retro Rules nights and Pop nights. Last year, every friday night, no matter if it was 11 o clock or 1:30 am, I still made the trip for some good ol fashioned dancing fun. The term "Piggy-Trash" will lay to rest which is the saddest of things. It was a place to go where I felt comfortable because so many of my fellow students were always there just having fun. It didn't matter what you wore and you still can have a good time, even coming straight off the bus from a late night library session. Going to be greatly missed especially at special events such as Head of the Trent, Dionysus, and St.Patrick's Day. Love you Trashh! The only thing I have heard negative from my peers, is the recent promo staff members clique-like behaviour had deterred them from attending. But I personally love the place and staff, and I can honestly say that Peterborough's down town is not going to be the same. </3
Dislike and be negative if you must but a bar or nightclub that is successful for 18 years must have done something right. If you didn't like the Trash you propably weren't meant to.