Reduced Loads on County Roads

Reduced Load Restrictions Begin Monday, March 2, 2026

 

The following County Roads, or a portion thereof, will be emplaced under restriction:
County Roads 4, 7, 8, 11, 25, 26, 31, 32, 33, 38, 44, 46, 47, 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 504 and 507

 

Vehicles exceeding the 5-tonne per axle load restriction must take alternate routes or will be subject to penalties described in the Highway Traffic Act.⁠

Household Hazardous Waste Events

Household hazardous waste events for Residents in Douro-Dummer Township occur in May and August at Hall's Glen Transfer Station. Residents may bring accepted materials (including paints, solvents, batteries, and more!) to the event for proper disposal. 

2026 Household Hazardous Waste Event Dates:

May 2026

Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026
Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Hall's Glen Transfer Station (1951 County Road 6, Douro-Dummer, Ontario K0L 2H0)

August 2026

Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026
Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Hall's Glen Transfer Station (1951 County Road 6, Douro-Dummer, Ontario K0L 2H0)

Accepted Items Include:

  • Aerosols
  • Antifreeze
  • Automotive fluids
  • Batteries
  • Cleaners
  • Cosmetics
  • Fertilizers
  • Gasoline
  • Glues
  • Herbicides
  • Ink cartridges
  • Lightbulbs and fluorescent tubes
  • Mercury-containing devices
  • Motor oil
  • Paint
  • Pesticides
  • Pool chemicals
  • Propane cylinders
  • Sealants and stains

Learn more about how to properly dispose of household hazardous waste.

Contact Us

Contact Peterborough County
470 Water Street
Peterborough, Ontario, K9H 3M3

Monday – Friday
8:30am – 4:30pm

Phone: 705-743-0380/1-800-710-9586
Fax: 705-876-1730
info@ptbocounty.ca