Peterborough Dump & Landfill Guide
There are 2 public waste sites serving Peterborough. Check hours, fees and accepted items below before you load the truck.
All 2 sites
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Peterborough Waste Management Facility (Bensfort Road Landfill)
Check hoursMon-Fri 8-4:45; Sat 8-3:45 -
Peterborough Household Hazardous Waste Depot
Call ahead to confirm
Map
Hours
| Site | Hours |
|---|---|
| Peterborough Waste Management Facility (Bensfort Road Landfill) | Mon-Fri 8-4:45; Sat 8-3:45 |
| Peterborough Household Hazardous Waste Depot | Call ahead to confirm |
Statutory holiday hours often differ. Check the official site before a long weekend.
Fees
| Site | Listed fees | Residents only? |
|---|---|---|
| Peterborough Waste Management Facility (Bensfort Road Landfill) | Sorted garbage $12 min; unsorted $25 min; sorted recyclables $10 min | Yes (waste from City and County of Peterborough) |
| Peterborough Household Hazardous Waste Depot | Call ahead to confirm | Unknown |
What goes where
| Item | Take it to | Not accepted at |
|---|---|---|
| Household garbage | Peterborough Waste Management Facility (Bensfort Road Landfill) | None listed |
| Mattresses | Peterborough Waste Management Facility (Bensfort Road Landfill) | None listed |
| Tires | Peterborough Waste Management Facility (Bensfort Road Landfill) | None listed |
| Appliances | Peterborough Waste Management Facility (Bensfort Road Landfill) | None listed |
| Electronics | Peterborough Household Hazardous Waste Depot | None listed |
| Yard waste and brush | Peterborough Waste Management Facility (Bensfort Road Landfill) | None listed |
| Paint, batteries and other hazardous waste | Peterborough Household Hazardous Waste Depot | None listed |
| Scrap metal | Peterborough Waste Management Facility (Bensfort Road Landfill) | None listed |
Based on each operator's published list. Items not shown haven't been confirmed for Peterborough.
Before you go
- Bring photo ID or proof of address. Some Peterborough sites are for residents only.
- Separate recycling, scrap metal and yard waste from garbage. They're often cheaper or free.
- Cover and tie down your load. Unsecured loads can be ticketed in Ontario.
- Fridges, freezers and air conditioners usually need a refrigerant-removed tag.
Questions people ask
Where is the dump in Peterborough?
2 public waste sites serve Peterborough: Peterborough Waste Management Facility (Bensfort Road Landfill) (1260 Bensfort Rd); Peterborough Household Hazardous Waste Depot (400 Pido Rd, Peterborough).
What are the Peterborough dump hours?
Peterborough Waste Management Facility (Bensfort Road Landfill): Mon-Fri 8-4:45; Sat 8-3:45; Peterborough Household Hazardous Waste Depot: hours not confirmed, call ahead. Holiday hours often differ, so check before a long weekend.
How much does it cost to go to the dump in Peterborough?
Peterborough Waste Management Facility (Bensfort Road Landfill): Sorted garbage $12 min; unsorted $25 min; sorted recyclables $10 min; Peterborough Household Hazardous Waste Depot: fees not confirmed, ask City of Peterborough.
Does the Peterborough dump take shingles, drywall or mattresses?
Shingles: not confirmed, ask the site before you go. Drywall: not confirmed, ask the site before you go. Mattresses: Peterborough Waste Management Facility (Bensfort Road Landfill).
Can non-residents use the Peterborough dump?
Peterborough Waste Management Facility (Bensfort Road Landfill) is for residents only (waste from City and County of Peterborough); Peterborough Household Hazardous Waste Depot doesn't say; bring proof of address in case.
Nearby
Sources
- Peterborough Waste Management Facility (Bensfort Road Landfill): City of Peterborough
- Peterborough Household Hazardous Waste Depot: City of Peterborough
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