Last Day For Large Item Collection Is Sept. 25

The City of Peterborough will pick up items larger than the weekly garbage allowance such as furniture and appliances with the final day on Sept. 25.

Large item collection takes place annually from April to September. File Photo.

The cost $30 for the first item and $10 for any additional item. Mattresses and box springs are $30 each and do not count as a first item.

Residents can book their collection online or by phone at 705-742-7777 ext. 1865. The booking deadline is 4:30 p.m. the Tuesday before each collection date.

Scheduled collected items should be at the curb by 7 a.m. on the first day of collection. Depending on the number of pickups scheduled each month, collection could take a few days to complete according to the City of Peterborough. Residents are asked to leave the items they have booked for pickup at the curb.

Refrigeration items must have the Freon removed prior to collection.

Automobile parts, televisions and monitors are not accepted in this collection. They can be disposed of at the Hazardous and Electronic Waste Depot at 400 Pido Rd., open Wednesday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Building or construction materials can be disposed of at the Landfill at 1260 Bensfort Rd.

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City to Begin Large Item Pickup, Starting April 24

The City of Peterborough is beginning to collect large items for a fee alongside weekly garbage allowance such as furniture and appliances starting April 24, announced on Thursday.

File Photo.

It is $30 for the first item and $10 for any additional item. Mattresses and box springs are $30 each and do not count as a first item.

Residents can book their collection online or by phone at 705-742-7777 ext. 1865. The deadline for booking is the Tuesday before each pickup date at 4:30 p.m.

Large-item collection continues monthly until September with all large-item pickup dates as follows:

• April 24

• May 29

• June 26

• July 24

• Aug. 28

• Sept. 25

The collection could take a few days to complete. Items are to be left at the curb for pickup.

Refrigeration items must have the Freon removed prior to collection.

Auto parts, televisions and monitors are not accepted. These items can be disposed of at the Hazardous and Electronic Waste Depot at 400 Pido Rd., open Wednesday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Building or construction material can be disposed of at the Landfill at 1260 Bensfort Rd.

For more details, call the Waste Management Division at 742-7777 ext. 1657 or visit online.

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The Next LARGE Article Garbage Pickup Collection Is May 14th

When setting out items for garbage pickup, there are certain weight and dimensions it must conform to, so that it is considered an acceptable lift. Items too bulky are considered "large articles", and there are two collections per year to remove them, with the next one being May 14th. Purchase your ticket before May 11th from the Public Works Yard (182 Townsend Street) or City Hall (500 George Street). The cost is $15 for the first item and $5 for each additional item.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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