Changes To Garbage, Recycling And Green Waste Pickup For Canada Day
/Garbage, recycling and green waste will not be collected on Canada Day, Friday.
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City Service Changes On Canada Day
/Canada Day is on Friday and The City of Peterborough has different festivities planned in and around the city to celebrate, the stat holiday also brings changes to regular city services.
Photo courtesy of The City of Peterborough.
The Peterborough Canada Day Parade, presented by Cogeco, returns on Friday. The parade will depart from the intersection of George Street North and McDonnel Street at noon, proceeding south down George Street to Morrow Park.
Temporary road closures for the event will occur along the route on Friday, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. as follows:
Dublin Street – from the east side of Aylmer Street to the west side of Water Street
London Street – from the east side of Aylmer Street to the west side of Water Street
McDonnel Street – from the east side of Aylmer Street to the west side of Water Street
Murray Street – from the east side of Aylmer Street to the west side of Water Street
George Street – from the south side of Parkhill Road West to the north side of Brock Street
Ribbon cutting: UN Peacekeepers Monument
The City of Peterborough and the UN Peacekeepers Association will host a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday at 9 a.m. for the UN Peacekeepers Monument in the City’s new Urban Park at Charlotte and Aylmer streets.
The Frank Poley (Peterborough) Chapter, Canadian Association of Veterans in UN Peacekeeping is holding a celebration of this occasion.
Charlotte Street east of Aylmer Street to George Street will be temporarily closed from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the event.
City Services
Many City services will offer modified service or holiday hours on Canada Day, Friday.
City Hall
City Hall offices, including Building Services, the Clerk’s Office and the Tax Office, will be closed. Online services are available at www.peterborough.ca.
Arenas Division
Community arenas, the Peterborough Memorial Centre and the arenas division office will be closed Friday.
The Grant Thornton Box Office is available online at https://tickets.memorialcentre.ca/Online/ to purchase event tickets.
Art Gallery of Peterborough
The Art Gallery of Peterborough will be closed on Friday.
To stay up-to-date with the Gallery’s exhibits, programs and summer camps, please visit www.agp.on.ca, or follow their social media pages on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
Garbage, recycling and green waste
Garbage, recycling and green waste will not be collected on Friday. Collections for this date will move to Monday.
Residents who normally have Friday collection must have their garbage, recycling and green waste set out to the curb by 7 a.m. on July 4. All other collections that week will remain unchanged.
The Household Hazardous Waste Depot and the Peterborough County and City Waste Management Facility (landfill) will be closed on Friday.
The Pido Road Recycling Depot remains open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
For more details, please call the City of Peterborough Waste Management Division at 705-742-7777 ext.1657.
Peterborough Museum and Archives
The Peterborough Museum and Archives and gift shop are open from noon to 5 p.m. on Friday.
Information on exhibit and events is online at www.peterborough.ca/museum.
Peterborough Public Library
Peterborough Public Library will be closed on Friday.
Visit the Library’s website www.ptbolibrary.ca for digital downloads and information on programs and events.
Transit
Peterborough Transit will operate on a Sunday/holiday service schedule on Friday. Please visit the website www.peterborough.ca/transit or call 705-745-0525 for detailed schedules.
Sport and Wellness Centre
The Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre will be open form 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday.
Summer camps will operate July 4 through to September 3. Registration is available online at www.peterborough.ca/summercamps or by calling 705-742-0050.
Marina
The Peterborough Marina office will be open from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Friday. To contact the Marina, please phone 705-745-8787 or email marina@peterborough.ca.
City beaches
Lifeguards will be on duty at the two City-operated beaches at Beavermead Park and Rogers Cove on Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Provincial Offences office
The Provincial Offences office at 99 Simcoe St. will be closed on Friday. Fine payments can be made online at www.peterborough.ca/POA.
Social Services office
The Social Services office at 178 Charlotte St. will be closed. Emergency shelter services remain open by phone at 705-926-0096 after hours, during weekends and on holidays.
Child care centres
City-operated child care centres will be closed on Friday.
Public Works
Public Works can be reached at 705-745-1386. This line is answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Peterborough Transit Makes Temporary Seasonal Changes To Route Schedules
/Peterborough Transit is making a temporary seasonal adjustment to some route schedules starting Sunday to reflect reduced ridership during the summer.
Photo by Luke Best.
The adjustments mostly affect some early morning and evening service along with reduced frequency on some mid-day trips on some routes. Times for certain trips on Route 2 Chemong and Route 7 Lansdowne will be adjusted to improve connections with other service.
Route 2 Chemong
Times on Route 2 Chemong trips have been adjusted to improve connections with Route 6 Sherbrooke at the Peterborough Terminal.
Southbound trips departing from the Terminal before noon and after 6:30 p.m. will operate two minutes later between the Terminal and Lansdowne Place.
Southbound mid-day trips to the Terminal from Rowberry to Broadway between 12:35 p.m. and 5:55 p.m. will depart three minutes earlier.
Northbound trips from Lansdowne Place to the Terminal will operate two minutes later.
Route 3 Park
Weekday morning service will operate on an hourly frequency.
Route 4 Weller
Weekday service will operate on an hourly frequency:
Westbound from the Museum to Parkhill at Chandler between 8:23 a.m. and 1:23 p.m.
Eastbound from Parkhill at Chandler to the Museum between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m
Route 5 The Parkway
Weekday service will operate on hourly frequency:
Southbound from the Terminal to Fleming College between 8:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.
Northbound from Fleming College to the Terminal between 9:10 a.m. and 2:10 p.m.
Route 7 Lansdowne
Weekday morning and evening service will operate on an hourly frequency between Willowcreek Plaza and Trent University at Gzowski College. Service along Lansdowne Street between Fleming College and Willowcreek Plaza will continue on a 30-minute frequency.
The weekday trip from Trent Gzowski at 5:05 p.m. will operate up to five minutes earlier through some intermediate locations to Fleming College.
The weekday trip from Willowcreek Plaza to Fleming College at 5:40 p.m. will depart five minutes earlier at 5:35 p.m.
Route 9 Parkhill
Weekday morning and evening service will operate on an hourly frequency.
Route schedules will be updated in September when ridership is expected to increase.
There will be no changes to the Community Bus schedules. On-demand service continues to be available throughout the summer.
Customers with questions on the route schedules can contact Peterborough Transit directly by phone at 705-745-0525 or by email at transitoperations@peterborough.ca.
Service Updates
Customers are encouraged to check their schedules and stay up-to-date with adjustments to Transit routes, including weather delays, service interruptions and cancellations:
Follow Peterborough Transit on Twitter: @ptbo_transit
Subscribe to text/SMS or email updates through MyBEAT
Visit the service alerts webpage for real-time Twitter Timeline updates on peterborough.ca/TransitServiceAlerts
Peterborough County-City Paramedics Seeking Feedback Regarding Recent Ambulance Services
/Peterborough County-City Paramedics are inviting the public to complete their confidential survey regarding individuals most recent experience with their ambulance service.
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“We are always looking for ways to ensure our paramedics continue to provide excellent service to our community.” said Chief Randy Mellow, “This feedback will help us to do this.”
The survey opens Monday and closes on Friday. It consists on 17 questions and will take approximately three minutes.
Everything will be kept confidential and no personal information will be collected. Feedback will be combined with other responses and used for analytical purposes only.
There are two ways to access this survey, visit ptbocounty.ca/ambulancesurvey or by using a smart phone scan the QR code, found in this months hospital bill or on roadside signs found throughout the County and City of Peterborough.
City Returns To Regular Operations After Storm And Offers Residents Options For Green Waste Disposal
/With power restored throughout the City of Peterborough following the severe storm on May 21, City facilities have returned to regular operations, with the exception of parks and trails where recovery efforts continue.
Due to the return to regular operations and the broad restoration of power in the community, City facilities are no longer offering general public access to showers that was provided to assist residents without power following the storm.
City parks and trails were closed due to safety concerns with trees and tree limbs continuing to fall following the storm. Crews are assessing damage and taking action to restore parks for public use. As parks and trails are re-opened, the list at peterborough.ca/stormresponse is updated and “closed” signs are removed from the properties.
The City urges residents to be cautious around trees that may still pose a danger from damaged limbs that could fall.
To assist with the ongoing storm recovery efforts, the City is offering several options for green waste drop-off locations at no charge and green waste curbside collection services.
Green waste drop-off locations
Peterborough Waste Management Facility/landfill, 1260 Bensfort Rd.
Effective, May 31, until June 30,, the City is temporarily waiving disposal fees for green waste from the storm on May 21, 2022 that is dropped off at the landfill at 1260 Bensfort Rd.
The regular fee for green waste disposal at the landfill is $7 for 100 kilograms or less of material or for $95 per tonne.
Temporary green waste drop-off site on Kennedy Road
A temporary green waste drop-off location for trees and brush resulting from the storm is open from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily at 425 Kennedy Rd. until further notice with no disposal fees for residents as part of the storm recovery efforts.
Residents can bring any trees, brush, leaves and sticks that were generated by the storm to the temporary drop-off area. Other green waste, such as grass clippings and garden waste, will not be accepted at the temporary drop-off site but can be put out through the regular curbside green waste collection program or taken to the landfill.
Any other type of waste generated by the storm, including construction materials and food waste, are not accepted at the temporary drop-off site for green waste.
To access the temporary green waste drop-off site, residents are asked to enter from River Road South as Highway 115 is reduced to one lane in the area next to the location.
Green waste curbside collection
Regular green waste curbside collection
The City’s regular curbside waste collection services includes green waste collection from April to November each year.
There is no limit on the quantity of green waste that can be placed at the curb through the City's regular green waste collection service; however, it must be put out within guidelines on sizes and weights to allow crews to handle the material. Due to the high amount of material, collection may be delayed.
Green Waste includes brush, branches, hedge and tree trimmings, grass clippings, leaves, house and garden plants, trimmings, and small quantities of sod (within weight limits).
All brush and branches must be tied in bundles up to one metre (three feet) in length and 30 centimetres (12 inches) in diameter, weighing no more than 23 kilograms (50 pounds). Larger size items cannot be loaded into the collection vehicle.
Stumps, soil and stones are not accepted through the green waste collection.
Residents who are able to cut down and bundle/bag their green waste are encouraged to use the regular green waste curbside collection service as an efficient way to get rid of debris from the storm.
The City will also be providing special green waste curbside collection that will collect storm-related green waste debris (e.g., tree limbs) from private property that has been put out to the City boulevard, beyond the sizes and weights accepted through the regular curbside collection program. Please note this is for storm-related green waste debris only, and piles of mixed debris (i.e., containing other storm-damage such as broken patio furniture, lost shingles) cannot be collected.
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The City Of Peterborough Will Collect One Extra Bag Of Garbage Per Household To Support Storm Clean Up
/The City of Peterborough will be collecting one extra bag of garbage per household this week, to support residents disposing spoiled food due to the extended power outage.
Photo courtesy of The City of Peterborough.
Specifications for garbage bags are:
1 plastic garbage bag no greater than 66 centimetres by 90 centimetres and a maximum of 23 kilograms (50 pounds) in weight;
1 garbage can no greater than 125 litres (30 gallons) with side handles and a lid and 23 kilograms (50 pounds) in weight; or
1 item less than 1 metre (3 feet) in length and 23 kilograms (50 pounds) in weight.
Peterborough residents may also take garbage directly to the landfill at 1260 Bensfort Rd. during operating hours of Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Standard tipping fees apply.
City of Peterborough Issues Waste Disposal, Charging Station and Public Shower Details
/The City of Peterborough has released details regarding waste disposal, charging stations and public shower details in response to last weekend’s massive windstorm.
Photo by David Tuan Bui.
Temporary green waste drop-off site
A temporary green waste drop-off location for trees and brush resulting from the storm on Saturday will open at 425 Kennedy Rd. starting this Saturday until further notice with no disposal fees for residents as part of the storm recovery efforts.
The site is open from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily.
Residents can bring any trees, brush, leaves and sticks that were generated by the storm to the temporary drop-off area. Other green waste, such as grass clippings and garden waste, will not be accepted at the temporary drop-off site but can be put out through the regular curbside green waste collection program or taken to the landfill.
The temporary green waste drop-off site will not be accepting any other type of waste generated by the storm, including construction materials and food waste.
To access the temporary green waste drop-off site, residents are asked to enter from River Road South as Highway 115 is reduced to one lane in the area next to the location.
There may be wait times at the temporary green waste drop-off site depending on traffic volume.
Regular green waste curbside collection program
There is no limit on the quantity of green waste that can be placed at the curb however, it must be put out within guidelines on sizes and weights to allow crews to handle the material. Due to the high amount of material, collection may be delayed.
Green Waste includes brush, branches, hedge and tree trimmings, grass clippings, leaves, house and garden plants, trimmings, and small quantities of sod (within weight limits).
All brush and branches must be tied in bundles up to one metre (three feet) in length and 30 centimetres (12 inches) in diameter, weighing no more than 23 kilograms (50 pounds). Larger size items cannot be loaded into the collection vehicle.
Stumps, soil and stones are not accepted through the green waste collection.
As an alternative to curbside collection, the City accepts green waste at the Bensfort landfill at a fee of $7 for 100 kilograms or less of material or for $95 per tonne for the entire load.
For green waste collection questions, please call 705-745-1386.
Garbage and recycling collection
For the waste collection periods of May 24 - 27 and May 31 - June 3, the City is adjusting its garbage collection guidelines to allow one extra garbage bag or one extra garbage can (lift) to be put out for collection for each household, increasing the limit to three from two, to accommodate the disposal of spoiled food due to the extended power outages.
A lift is:
One plastic garbage bag no greater than 66 centimetres by 90 centimetres and a maximum of 23 kilograms (50 pounds) in weight;
One garbage can no greater than 125 litres (30 gallons) with side handles and a lid and 23 kilograms (50 pounds) in weight; or
One item less than one metre (three feet) in length and 23 kilograms (50 lbs.) in weight.
Peterborough residents may also take garbage directly to the landfill at 1260 Bensfort Rd. during operating hours on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. and Saturday at 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m with all standard fees.
For garbage collection matters, please call 705-745-1386.
For general waste management related questions, please call 705-742-7777, ext. 1657.
While the garbage collection limit is adjusted for the storm response, the City asks that residents please separate out recyclable materials before throwing out food waste. There is no limit on the amount of recyclables that can be put out for collection each week. Recyclable materials can also be taken to the Recycling Depot on Pido Road at no charge, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Access to charging stations and showers
The City is providing access to showers at the Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre.
Individuals must ask to use the showers to get access to the amenities at the facilities.
For those looking to charge electronic devices and electronic mobility aids, the following locations are available for charging devices during their regular operating hours:
Peterborough Public Library
Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre
Healthy Planet Arena
Peterborough Museum and Archives
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Waste Management Facility At Bensfort Road Open Accepting Cash Only
/The Peterborough Waste Management Facility/landfill at 1260 Bensfort Rd. is open from 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m on Tuesday.
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Due to currently not having internet or phone service, it is only able to accept customers with accounts or cash for transactions at this time.
When internet and phone service is restored to allow debit and credit card transactions, an update will be provided.
List of City Services Operating During Easter Weekend
/The City of Peterborough has released a list of facilities and services that will operate under holiday hours between Good Friday and Easter Monday.
Photo by Luke Best.
City Hall
City Hall will be closed on Friday and Monday. Online services are available at peterborough.ca.
Transit
Peterborough Transit will operate on a holiday service schedule on Friday. There are no changes to weekend service schedules and regular service will operate on Monday. Please visit the website www.peterborough.ca/transit or call 705-745-0525 for detailed schedules.
Public Works
The Public Works phone at 705-745-1386 is answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Garbage and recycling collection and facilities
Curbside collection
Curbside waste collection for Friday moves to Monday. Residents must have garbage, recycling and green waste at the curb by 7 a.m. Monday. All other collection remains unchanged.
Landfill
The City-County Landfill at 1260 Bensfort Rd. will be closed on Friday. It will be open on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., closed Sunday and open on Monday from 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Household Hazardous Waste Depot
The Household Hazardous Waste Depot at 400 Pido Rd. will be closed on Friday and open Saturday from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Arenas
Peterborough Memorial Centre
Friday, April 15: Closed
Saturday, April 16: Glorious Sons at 7:50 p.m.
Sunday, April 17: Petes game vs. Kingston at 3:05 p.m.
Monday, April 18: Closed
Kinsmen Civic Centre
Friday, April 15: Open from noon to 10 p.m.
Saturday, April 16: Open from 6 a.m. to midnight
Sunday, April 17: Open from 6 a.m. to midnight
Monday, April 18: Open from noon to 10 p.m.
Healthy Planet Arena
Closed from Friday to Monday inclusive.
The Arenas division office will be closed on Friday and Monday.
Sport and Wellness Centre
The Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre will be closed on Friday. The Centre’s website has details on hours of operation, programming and membership at www.peterborough.ca/pswc.
Peterborough Public Library
The Library will be closed from Friday to Monday inclusive. For online service, please visit www.ptbolibrary.ca.
Peterborough Museum and Archives
The Museum will be closed on Friday and open Saturday to Monday from noon to 5 p.m.
Art Gallery of Peterborough
The Art Gallery of Peterborough will be closed Friday and Monday. The gallery is open Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit www.agp.on.ca for information on exhibits and programs.
Provincial Offences Act office
The Provincial Offences Act office at 99 Simcoe St. will be closed on Friday and Monday.
Social Services office
The Social Services office at 178 Charlotte St. will be closed on Friday and Monday. Emergency shelter services remain open. Individuals can call 705-926-0096 after hours, during weekends and on holidays.
Child care centres
City-operated child care centres will be closed on Friday and Monday.
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City Facilities to Reopen On Monday
/Certain City of Peterborough facilities that were closed due to the modified stage two from the Ontario Government related to COVID-19 will reopen to in-person services on Monday.
Ontario went to a modified stage two on Jan. 5. Photo courtesy of The City of Peterborough.
To reduce the spread of COVID-19, all visitors to City facilities must wear a tight-fitting face covering that covers the nose, mouth and chin unless the facility allows an exception for specific activities such as exercising. Where practicable, physical distancing must be maintained from those not from the same household.
For information on the Province’s COVID-19 pandemic regulations, please visit ontario.ca/covid.
For public health information related to COVID-19, please visit peterboroughpublichealth.ca/covid19 or ontario.ca/covid.
The City continues to encourage people to use online and phone options to access municipal services, where available, to reduce in-person interactions as part of efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Please visit peterborough.ca for information on online services and contacts for by-phone services.
Services not listed below continue to operate under current conditions. For up-to-date information on municipal services affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, please visit peterborough.ca/covid19.
Community Arenas
City community arenas will reopen on Monday for permitted rentals and programming, with the following requirements and restrictions:
All individuals aged 12 and over entering a facility must present an enhanced vaccine certificate with a QR code and valid ID prior to entry.
All individuals entering an arena facility must actively screen using www.peterborough.ca/ArenaScreen to record the name(s) and contact information of every member of the public entering the facility.
On-ice participants are limited to 60 per group including all players, coaches and gameplay officials.
Spectators are limited to two per participant, up to a maximum of 120 spectators for each ice pad.
Physical distancing and wearing of a proper tight fitted mask will be required at all times while in common areas in the facility, including dressing rooms. Masks may only be removed immediately prior to activity.
Facility entry is allowed no earlier than 30 mins prior to permitted time. Participants are encouraged to enter as prepared to play due to limited change room capacities.
Dressing room capacities will be posted. Chairs will be provided for use in common areas such as dressing room hallways.
Food and beverage will not be permitted or sold in the facility and masks are to be properly worn by all spectators at all times.
Please visit the arena’s webpage for additional details and information or contact arenas customer service at arenadivisionbookings@peterborough.ca or ext. 2577.
Note: Healthy Planet Arena will continue to be used for vaccination clinics. Please visit the Peterborough Public Health website for clinic information.
Art Gallery of Peterborough
The Art Gallery of Peterborough will remain closed for the month of February while work is completed for lighting improvements to the main gallery space and the installation of new exhibitions.
The Gallery is anticipated to reopen in March with new exhibitions and the onsite March Break Art Camp.
Online programming will continue on Facebook (@AGPtbo), Twitter (@AGPtbo_) and Instagram (@AGPtbo_). Visit the Art Gallery’s website at agp.on.ca for digital programming, news and updates.
Downtown Youth Space
The Downtown Youth Space at 201 McDonnel St. will reopen Tuesday at 3:00 p.m., resuming normal operating hours Tuesday through Friday 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Peterborough Museum and Archives
The Peterborough Museum and Archives will resume regular open hours, starting on Monday:
Weekdays 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Weekends and statutory holidays noon to 5:00 p.m.
For details on exhibits and programming, please visit peterboroughmuseumandarchives.ca or call 705-743-5180.
Peterborough Public Library
The Peterborough Public Library remains open with visitor capacity limited to 50 per cent in compliance with the provincial regulation.
Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre
The Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre will reopen on Monday, Jan.31 The facility will have the following hours of operation:
Mon. - Fri.: 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Sat. and Sun.: 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The center will be closed on Family Day, on Monday, Feb. 20, 2022.
In accordance with the provincial regulation, visitor capacity at the centre is limited. The following capacity limits will be maintained on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Building capacity limited to 375 persons
Fitness Centre, including fitness studio capacity limited to 80 persons
Multipurpose rooms capacity limited to 15 persons per room
Gymnasiums capacity limited to 80 persons per gym
As required by the Province of Ontario, all patrons ages 12 years and older must complete a daily COVID screening, provide government-issued identification and proof of vaccination enhanced vaccine certificate with QR code to enter the Sport and Wellness Centre with the following exemptions for proof of vaccination:
Patrons who have a valid proof of medical exemption will be permitted
Patrons born in 2010 and who are 12 years and 12 weeks of age or younger
Patrons under the age of 12 will be able to access programs without proof of vaccination
