City of Peterborough Announces Large Item Collection Dates

The City of Peterborough will pick up items larger than the weekly garbage allowance such as furniture and appliances for a fee; with the next large item collection on Monday, June 26.

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The cost for this service 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 4:30 p.m. the Tuesday before each collection date. For example, for service on June 26, the collection must be booked by 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 20, 2023.

Large item collection continues monthly until September. The upcoming dates for collection in 2023 are:

1. Monday, July 24

2. Monday, August 28

3. Monday, September 25

Residents who have scheduled collection should have their items to the curb by 7 a.m. the first day of collection. Depending on the number of pickups scheduled each month, collection could take a few days to complete. 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. 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 705-742-7777 ext. 1657 or visit the website.

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City of Peterborough Celebrates National Public Works Week

The City of Peterborough is celebrating National Public Works Week which started on Sunday and finishes this Saturday, announced on Wednesday.

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Public Works staff work around the clock maintaining infrastructure for transportation, parks and grounds, water, wastewater and stormwater treatment, public buildings and spaces, solid waste, environmental protection and right-of-way management, emergency management and first response according to a press release.

This year’s theme is ‘Connecting the World Through Public Works.’ It highlights how workers connect us physically, through infrastructure and inspirationally, through service to their communities, whether as first responders or daily workers carrying out their duties with pride.

“We have an outstanding group of Public Works professionals working for the City of Peterborough, and I can’t thank them enough for the important work they do for the citizens of Peterborough,” said Mayor Jeff Leal. “I encourage everyone to take a minute to express your appreciation to Public Works staff this week with a quick word of thanks or a wave.”

“In addition to the day-to-day operations, Public Works staff play an essential role in emergency management efforts, responding to dangerous weather events,” said Councillor Dave Haacke, the Chair of the City’s Public Works Portfolio. “During last year’s Derecho storm, Public Works first responders worked around the clock clearing the streets, sidewalks and trails of downed trees and debris, enabling access for emergency personnel. Their work in the initial days after the storm and ongoing efforts in the months following the storm are to be commended.”

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City Splash Pads Open For the Season Beginning Saturday

Splash pads are opening for the season beginning on Saturday and will run until Sept. 5, announced by the City of Peterborough on Thursday.

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The pads are open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.

City splash pads are at the following locations:

• King Edward Park, 455 George St. S.

• Rogers Cove, 131 Maria St.

• Kinsmen Park, 1 Kinsmen Way (Sherbrooke Street and Clonsilla Avenue)

• Barnardo Park, Barnardo Avenue north of Sunset Boulevard

The Nicholls Oval Park splash pad is undergoing repairs and the splash pad at Turner Park at 673 Chamberlain St. will be opened later by ABC Recreation.

“Splash pads are a sure sign that summer is on its way,” said Councillor Lesley Parnell. “The City’s Public Works team worked quickly to complete annual commissioning so that our splash pads are available for families for the Victoria Day weekend.”

Any City wading pools will open at a later date when lifeguard supervision is provided. Beaches at Rogers Cove and Beavermead Park will not have supervision until July 1 when the City’s lifeguard program begins.

New small water spray features will be operational later this season at Quaker Foods City Square and Hamilton Park according to the City’s press release.

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City of Peterborough Services on Victoria Day 2023

For Victoria Day on Monday, May 22, many City services and facilities will be operating under holiday hours or will be closed for the holiday.

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City Hall

City Hall, including Building Services, the Clerk’s Office and the Tax Office will be closed Monday, May 22. Online services are available at www.peterborough.ca.

Garbage, recycling and yard waste

There are no changes to curbside garbage and recycling collection on May 22.

Recycling Depot at 390 Pido Rd. is open 24 hours (self-serve).

The City/County Landfill at 1260 Bensfort Rd. will be closed.

Hazardous and Electronic Waste Depot at 400 Pido Rd. will be closed. The Hazardous and Electronic Waste Depot’s normal operating schedule is Wednesday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Public Works

Public Works can be reached at 705-745-1386. This line is answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Parks

Seasonal washrooms are open at Beavermead Park, Bowers Fields, Bonnerworth Park, Rogers Cove and Jackson Park. The remaining seasonal washrooms in parks are expected to be open in time for the Victoria Day long weekend and remain open for the season. Park washrooms are generally open from about 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily; however, some locations close earlier, such as the Jackson Park washroom that typically closes by 5 p.m. daily, based on maintenance schedules.

Transit

Peterborough Transit will operate on a Holiday service schedule on May 22. Visit peterborough.ca/transit for details.

Peterborough Marina

Peterborough Marina at 92 George St. N. on Little Lake opens for the season this weekend. The Lighthouse Lounge & Grill restaurant is temporarily closed while construction is completed on the stairwell and decking. An opening date will be updated on the Marina webpage peterborough.ca/marina in the coming weeks.

Peterborough Museum and Archives

Peterborough Museum and Archives at 300 Hunter St. E. is open noon to 5 p.m. on May 22. Information about current exhibitions is available online at www.peterborough.ca/museum.

Sport and Wellness Centre

Sport and Wellness Centre at 775 Brealey Dr. is open 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 22.

Arenas

The Kinsmen Civic Centre is open from noon to 10 p.m. for scheduled user groups.

Healthy Planet Arena at 911 Monaghan Rd. and the Arenas division office will be closed on May 22.

The Peterborough Memorial Centre and the Grant Thornton Box Office will be closed on Monday May 22. Visit online 24 hours a day, seven days a week at memorialcentre.ca for information and tickets.

Art Gallery of Peterborough

Art Gallery of Peterborough at 250 Crescent St. is closed on May 22. For information about gallery exhibitions and programs please visit www.agp.on.ca. 

Child Care Centres

City-operated child care centres will be closed on May 22.

Peterborough Public Library

Peterborough Public Library at 345 Aylmer St. will be closed on May 22. Information and digital resources are online at www.ptbolibrary.ca/.

Social Services

Social Services office at 178 Charlotte St. will be closed on May 22.

Emergency shelter services

Emergency shelter services remain open: to access emergency shelter services outside of regular business hours or on holidays, please call After Hours service at 705-926-0096.

Provincial Offences Act office

Provincial Offences Act office at 99 Simcoe St. will be closed on May 22. Fine payments can be made online at www.peterborough.ca/POA.

The City offers a variety of online services at peterborough.ca that are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. 

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Hometown PTBO: Chloe Reflecting Her Cycling Life and Her Stories of Aiding Ukraine During The War

This week on Hometown PTBO, Pete Dalliday talks with Chloe Black about her cycling, being the daughter of drummer Alan Black and her stories of aiding Ukraine during their war with Russia.

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Ontario’s Transportation Planning Survey Coming to Randomly Selected Households in Peterborough

Starting last fall and continuing this spring, approximately 1.4 million households in the Greater Golden Horseshoe and surrounding areas, including Peterborough, will be asked to take part in the Transportation Tomorrow Survey (TTS).

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The Transportation Tomorrow Survey is jointly undertaken by 25 funding agencies including the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO), Metrolinx, the TTC (Toronto Transit Commission), and municipalities across the study area. Results from this survey will help local and regional governments, as well as the province and transit agencies, make transportation planning and investment decisions.

Randomly selected households will receive an official invitation letter informing them they have been selected to take part in the survey. The invitation letter will provide households with a secure access code and more information about the survey. Participation in the survey is voluntary. Households can participate by accessing the project website, or by calling the survey hotline at 1-877-216-7786.

Canadian-based research firm R. A. Malatest & Associates Ltd. will conduct the survey on behalf of the participating agencies. The study runs from the fall of 2022 until spring of 2023 and the results will be and released in 2024. The Transportation Tomorrow Survey has been administered every five years since 1986.

Survey questions will focus on trip information for each household member, including origin, destination, time, reason for travel, mode of transportation, as well as some basic demographic questions. Residents that did not make any trips can still participate in the survey, as this helps build a snapshot of the travel patterns of the population as a whole and ensures the survey reflects the make-up of the general population. All survey responses will remain anonymous and will be combined with other responses in order to identify travel patterns.

For more information, visit the link.

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City of Peterborough Launching Green Bin Program This Fall

Ahead of Earth Day on Saturday, the City of Peterborough is launching its new Green Bin program scheduled for Oct. 31, announced at Eastgate Park on Monday morning.

(from left to right) Councillor Alex Bierk, Councillor Joy LaChica, Mayor Jeff Leal and Councillor Gary Baldwin. The bins are able to keep pests and other animals from being rummaging through. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

Councillor Gary Baldwin is the chair of the City’s waste management portfolio and says the new bins are going to be delivered ahead of the launch, scheduled for Oct. 31. On that day, Peterborough is switching garbage collection to every two weeks and clear bags must be used. Green Bin collection occurs on alternate weeks from garbage according to Baldwin.

“Earth Day is a great reminder that we are all responsible for environmental stewardship,” he said. “I’m really proud that Peterborough is putting the environment front and centre with upcoming changes to waste management.”

The Green Bins are for curbside collection while a smaller kitchen container will also be provided for most residential properties. Multi-residential and condominium properties that receive private waste collection services are not included.

The Green Bin for curbside collection is a heavy-duty, pest-proof cart with wheels and a locking mechanism on the lid. It can only be unlocked manually or when flipped upside down.

The following items will be accepted in the Green Bin:

• all food waste (cooked, raw, bones or spoiled);

• soiled paper products (tissues, paper towels, cardboard, pizza boxes);

• pet waste and kitty litter (no plastic liners or bags)

The following items will be disposed of in the garbage: 

• non-recyclable product packaging

• coffee pods

• diapers and wipes

• feminine hygiene products;

• plastic bags and film (overwrap)

Organic material makes up about 40 per cent of residential waste in Canada according to Mayor Jeff Leal. At full capacity, the City’s Green Resource Organics Works composting facility could accept up to 40,000 tonnes of organic material per year from the City and County of Peterborough.

Leal continued to mention that food waste at the landfill contributes to the production of greenhouse gases and leachate.

“By reducing methane gas production at the landfill through diverting organic material for composting, greenhouse gas emissions will be reduced by 1,943 tonnes of carbon dioxide in 2030 and by a total of 79,305 tonnes between 2023 and 2050,” said Leal.

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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.

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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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City Services Over Easter Weekend In The City of Peterborough

Over the Easter weekend, many City facilities and services will be operating under holiday hours between April 7 and April 10.

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City Hall

City Hall will be closed on Friday, April 7 and Monday, April 10, 2022. Online services are available at peterborough.ca.

Garbage and recycling collection and facilities

Curbside collection

Curbside collection of garbage, recycling and yard waste for Friday, April 7, 2023 moves to Monday, April 10. Residents must have material at the curb by 7 a.m. on Monday, April 10. All other collection remains unchanged.

Landfill

The City-County Landfill at 1260 Bensfort Rd. will be closed on Friday, April 7. It will be open on Saturday, April 3 from 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., closed Sunday and open on Monday, April 10 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, April 7 and open Saturday, April  from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. 

Arenas:

Peterborough Memorial Centre

Friday, April 7: Peterborough Petes vs. Sudbury Wolves Game #5 (if required) 7:05 p.m. If the game is required, the box office will be open from 1 p.m. until the end of the second intermission.

Saturday, April 8: Open for ice rentals 6 a.m. to midnight

Sunday, April 9: Open for ice rentals 6 a.m. to midnight

Tickets for Memorial Centre events and Petes playoff games are available online at www.memorialcentre.ca  

Kinsmen Civic Centre

Friday, April 7: open from noon to 10 p.m.

Saturday, April 8: open from 6 a.m. to midnight

Sunday, April 9: open from 6 a.m. to midnight

Monday, April 10: open from noon to 10 p.m.

Healthy Planet Arena

Friday, April 7: closed

Saturday, April 8: open from 6 a.m. to midnight

Sunday, April 9: open from 6 a.m. to midnight

Monday, April 10: closed

The arenas division office will be closed April 7 to 10 inclusive. 

Sport and Wellness Centre

The Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre will be open from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, April 7, and will be open regular hours on April 8, 9, and 10.

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, April 7 to Monday, April 10 inclusive. For online service, please visit www.ptbolibrary.ca. 

Peterborough Museum and Archives

The Museum will be closed on Friday, April 7 and open Saturday, April 8 to Monday, April 10 from noon to 5 p.m.

Visit www.peterborough.ca/museum for information on exhibits, tours and programs.

Art Gallery of Peterborough

The Art Gallery of Peterborough will be closed Friday, April 7 and Monday, April 10. The gallery is open Saturday, April 8 and Sunday, April 9 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Visit www.agp.on.ca for information on exhibits and programs.

Transit

Peterborough Transit will operate on a holiday service schedule on Friday, April 7, including OnDemand service and the following routes:

Route 2 ChemongRoute 5 The ParkwayRoute 6 SherbrookeRoute 7 Lansdowne

Customers can schedule OnDemand service by booking on the OnDemand App or calling 705-745-5801.

Regular service schedules are in place over the weekend and Monday, April 10.

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.

Social Services office

The Social Services office at 178 Charlotte St. will be closed on Friday, April 7 and Monday, April 10.

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, April 7 and Monday, April 10. 

Provincial Offences Act office

The Provincial Offences Act office at 99 Simcoe St. will be closed on Friday, April 7 and Monday, April 10.

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