Here Is The Schedule For Large Article Pick-Ups For 2019

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The first large article pick-up of the year is on Monday, April 29th, according to a City of Peterborough media release.

For a fee, the City will pick up items larger than the weekly garbage allowance such as furniture and appliances. The cost for this service is $20 for the first item and $5 for any additional item. Note: Mattresses and box springs are $20 each and do not count as a first item.

HOW TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS FOR LARGE PICKUP

-> Arrangements can be made online at peterborough.ca/waste or in person at the City Hall Tax Office, 500 George St. N.

-> Beginning April 15th, you can also book at the Municipal Operations Centre (Public Works) at 791 Webber Ave. Booking must be complete before 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 25th.

WHAT IS NOT ACCEPTED

-> Building materials, automobile parts, televisions and monitors are not accepted in this collection. Refrigeration items must have the Freon removed prior to collection.

The other large article collections in 2019 are as follows…
• Monday, May 27
• Monday, June 24
• Monday, July 29
• Monday, August 26
• Monday, September 30

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Large Article Collection Pick Up Is June 22nd

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The next large article collection is on Monday, June 22nd. For a fee, the City will pick up items larger than the weekly garbage allowance such as furniture and appliances.

The cost for this service is $15 for the first item and $5 for any additional item.

**Note that mattresses and box springs are $15 and do not count as a first item.

Two easy methods are available for City residents to book and pay for large article collection:
1. The City’s online booking tool at Peterborough.ca: Under “Online Services”, select “Large Article Collection”. Choose the collection date you prefer, the items you want collected and set up an account with your credit card number for payment.
2. In person at City Hall, in the Tax Office, 500 George Street North or the Public Works Office at 182 Townsend Street anytime until 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 18th.

****Building materials, automobile parts, televisions and monitors are not accepted in this collection. Also, Refrigeration items must have the freon removed prior to collection.

There will be three more large article collections this year:
•Monday, July 27th
•Monday, August 24th
•Monday, September 28th

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