Curbside Garbage Collection

In the Township of Douro-Dummer, curbside garbage collection services are provided by Waste Connections Canada. If you have any questions regarding garbage collection, please contact Waste Connections at 705-742-4268. Learn how to recycle, compost and or visit our transfer station to dispose of large items.

Sorting your garbage and recycling 

  • A clear bag inside a garbage bin 
  • A clear bag
  • A small privacy bag (not clear) to conceal private items

Garbage placed in black or opaque garbage bags will not be collected.

Size and weight restrictions

Garbage bags and bundles must meet the following size and weight restrictions:

  • Garbage bags or bins cannot weight more than 18.1 kg (40 lbs)
  • Garbage bags or bins can't be more than 2 cubic ft. in capacity

Clear garbage bag program details

Review important information about the clear garbage bag program:

  • All garbage must be placed in a clear garbage bag for both curbside pick up and drop off at the Hall's Glen Transfer Station
  • Garbage bags can't contain recyclable, compostable or hazardous material
  • One grocery bag sized privacy bag is allowed each week to conceal any items you may want to keep private

Holiday Collection Schedule 2024

Good Friday - Friday, March 29th - Collection day will move to Saturday, March 30th

Easter Monday - Monday, April 1st - normal collection

Victoria Day - Monday, May 20th - normal collection

Canada Day - Monday, July 1st - normal collection

Civic Holiday - Monday, August 5th - normal collection

Labour Day - Monday, September 2nd - normal collection

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - Monday, September 30th - normal collection

Thanksgiving Day - Monday, October 14th - normal collection

Remembrance Day- Monday, November 11th - normal collection

December Holidays (Christmas and New Year's Day) - normal curbside collection throughout holidays 

Curbside Collection Leaf & Yard Waste

The County of Peterborough has released the 2023 fall leaf and yard waste collection schedule. Residents in Donwood can expect curbside collection during the weeks of:
October 7-11
October 21-25
November 4-8
November 18-22
Leaves, plants, brush and tree clippings must be set out in paper bags or reusable garbage containers with the lids off. Branches must be bundled no larger than 1m x 30cm (3'x1'). Material should be placed at the roadside before 7:00 a.m. on the Monday of the collection week. Collection may occur any day of that week. 


For more information on curbside collection in Donwood visit the County of Peterborough's Leaf and Yard webpage.

Garbage bag stickers

If you need to put out more than one garbage bag, you must place a garbage bag sticker on the second bag. Each year, residents receive three free garbage stickers and seasonal residents receive 20 free garbage stickers.

You can purchase additional garbage stickers at the Municipal Office located at 894 South St. Each sticker costs $3.

What items can I place in the garbage?

Use the Searchable Waste Portal (above) to find out how to dispose of garbage, recycling, composting and hazardous materials. The portal will tell you how to dispose of that item.

Garbage FAQs
 Additional information is available on the 

What do I do if I have private items to throw away?
One small opaque bag, such as a grocery bag, may be used to conceal private material. The privacy bag can be put in your clear garbage bag with the rest of your garbage. One privacy bag is allowed per clear garbage bag.

Your clear bag can also be placed inside a garbage receptacle so that it is concealed until collection. 

How do I dispose of household hazardous waste?
To dispose of household hazardous waste through-out the year, please visit:
  • City of Peterborough's Household Hazardous Waste Depot                       
    • 400 Pido Road, Peterborough, ON
    • Phone: 705-876-1600

For more information on what can be disposed of at this location and hours of operation visit the City of Peterborough's Household Hazardous Waste Depot website.

The County of Peterborough and Township of Douro-Dummer also host household hazardous waste collection events throughout the year. For full details about this event including dates, times, locations and accepted items please visit the County of Peterborough Waste Management website.

Where can I dispose of batteries?
Batteries up to 5 kg in weight can be disposed of, for free, at the following locations:
  • Douro-Dummer Municipal Office, 894 South Street, Warsaw
  • Douro-Dummer Library, 425 Douro Fourth Line, Douro
  • Halls Glen Transfer Station, 1951 County Road 6, Douro-Dummer

Make sure you package your used batteries appropriately so that they do not cause a fire. Directions for packaging your batteries can be found on the RMC Inc. How to Prepare Your Batteries for Recycling webpage.

How do I dispose of food waste?
Food waste must disposed of either by composting/digesting at home or by dropping it off in the Molok bins at the Halls Glen Transfer Station. For more information please visit our Composting webpage.

Can I burn my garbage?
No, burning garbage is never permitted.

If you need assistance determining how to dispose of waste please contact us for direction.