General

Curbside garbage collection scheduled for Monday, August 17, 2026, will be delayed on many roads in the Township, due to a staffing issue. The impacted roads will be collected on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.

Curbside garbage collection scheduled for Tuesday, August 11, 2026, was missed on several roads in the Township, due to a mechanical issue. The affected roads will be collected on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.

The Township is accepting feedback on the Final Building, Planning and Economic Development Service Review Report until August 21, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.

Curbside garbage collection scheduled for Tuesday, July 28, 2026, was missed on several roads in the Township. Crews from Waste Connections of Canada are working to catch up after missed collections on both Monday and Tuesday. The affected roads will be collected on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.

Please be advised that the Township Office will be closed on Monday, August 3, 2026 for the Civic Holiday.

All office services will resume on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 8:30 a.m.

We wish you all a happy and safe Civic Holiday! 

Due to a staffing issue, curbside garbage collection for Monday July 27, 2026, was missed on several roads in the Township and will be collected on Tuesday July 28, 2026. Residents on the affected roads are asked to leave their garbage at the curb until it has been collected. Waste Connections apologizes for the inconvenience and appreciates your patience and understanding.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, curbside garbage collection on Monday July 20, 2026, has been missed on several roads in the Township and will be collected on Tuesday July 21, 2026. Double collection will occur next week for anyone unable to put their garbage back out.

Lakelands Public Health is urging residents of Haliburton, Kawartha, Peterborough and Northumberland to take precautions to protect against heat- and air quality-related illnesses. Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued Heat and Air Quality Warnings for the region. When both heat and air quality warnings are in place, most people should prioritize keeping cool.

Peterborough County is currently seeking qualified individuals to serve as members of the Compliance Audit Committee for participating lower-tier municipalities in the 2026 Municipal Election.

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply before the July 24, 2026, deadline.

Please be advised that the County of Peterborough will be undertaking road rehabilitation work on County Road 4 in the Township of Douro-Dummer until September 30, 2026.