Environment

Peterborough is known as a “green” and progressive City when it comes to the environment, incorporating environmentally friendly practices in our lifestyles, our community, and our way of life.

How is garbage collected?

The City provides weekly collection of garbage, recycling, and composting from the curbside of every house and business. Information on waste management services is available on the City’s website.

Where can I purchase a recycling blue box?

To purchase a recycling blue box refer to waste management services available on City’s website.

What can I recycle?

For information on what can be recycled and how to separate the recycling, check this guide created by the City of Peterborough.

Parks and trails

Peterborough has a number of beautiful parks and trails. The City’s extensive trails and bikeways enable residents to walk or bike throughout the City, and even connect to the national Trans Canada Trail.

Ice pads and arenas

Information on ice pads and arenas is available on the City’s website.

Beaches, wading pools and splash pads

There are two public beaches, three supervised wading pools and seven splash pads in Peterborough. The City’s website offers more information on these facilities as well as a map of wading pools and splash pads in the area.

B!ke

B!ke, a community bike shop, offers residents the opportunity to learn how to perform their own bicycle maintenance. They also offer “Earn-a-Bike” program for adults and youth where you completely rebuild a bicycle that you get to keep.

Sustainable transportation 

For information on active and sustainable transportation options, visit Peterborough Moves.

GreenUP

GreenUp is an environmental leader in programs, services, and education, even offering a GreenUp store of local, environmental products.