Waste Transfer Station

Residents of OSM Township have a few options for dealing with household waste and items they no longer need.

Waste Transfer Station

The Waste Transfer Station is located at 1594 Drummond Line, Keene, and can be reached at 705-749-2331.

Hours of Operation

Monday 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Weekly garbage and recycling collection is available in OSM. Please refer to the Peterborough County Waste Portal to find your specific pickup schedule.

A Household Hazardous Waste Depot is located at 400 Pido Road, Peterborough.

The Peterborough Waste Management Facility located at 1260 Bensfort Road, Otonabee.

Transfer Station Fees

Garbage must be in clear bags otherwise it will not be accepted.

Blue Box - Sale $6.00 each
Household Garbage $3.00 per bag
Household Garbage - unsorted or over 10% recycling $8.00 per bag

½ Ton Truck & Trailer over 8 ft. $160.00
½ Ton Truck & Trailer up to 8 ft $120.00
½ Ton Truck $100.00
Trailer up to 8 ft. $  50.00
Trailer over 8 ft. $  60.00
Partial loads $28.00 per cu. yard

Note: Garbage must be removed or separate fees apply

Boat Wrap*
Bale Wrap*
Boats, canoes, paddle boats
Mattresses and Boxsprings (effective June 17, 2024)
Propane Tanks - 20 lbs and greater
Items containing Asbestos

 

*Boat and Bale Wrap is possible through Switch Energy Corp

Barbecues
Cardboard - corrugate cardboard - up to 0.3 m3
Clean brush / round wood / yard waste **
(if material is not separated a fee will be charged)
Electronics - TV, Computer, Phone, Monitor
Hazardous Waste / Batteries / Propane Tanks ***
- **propane tanks should be empty - 20 lbs and greater not accepted
Leaves - grass clippings, pine needles
Recyclable material - sorted
Tires (on or off rims)
Scrap Metal Items Only (must be separated)
Water Tank

 

*   Certificates must be provided showing that CFC’s have been removed from fridges and freezers
** If material is not separated, a fee will be charged
*** Propane tanks (tanks SHOULD be empty)

Appliances containing Freon - refrigerator, air conditioners, dehumidifier $35.00 per item
Large Appliances - dishwashers, washer, bathtub, dryer, stove, appliances - freon removed, etc. $10.00 per item
Small Appliances - sinks and toilets ("porcelain") $10.00 per item
Small Furniture - chairs, side/coffee tables, etc. $10.00 per item
Large Furniture - couch, kitchen/dining table, loveseat, etc. $20.00 per item
Carpet, Throw/area rug $5.00 per item

Tires No Charge
Tires on Rim No Charge

The Transfer Station has a number of options for disposal of items you no longer require.

The Drummond Line Transfer Station now offers a Quantum Lifecycle Partners bin (Quantum) .

The Quantum recycling program accepts all electronic and electrical items from floor model televisions to cell phones to coffee makers.

The Quantum program cannot accept:

  • Air conditioners
  • Dehumidifiers
  • Fridges/freezers
  • Water coolers
  • Gas powered devices

Please note these items will still be accepted as landfill, disposal fees will apply. 

To search for a disposal method for a specific item, please visit the County of Peterborough's Searchable Waste Portal

A green waste bin is located at the Transfer Station.

Acceptable items include:

  • brush
  • branches
  • hedge and tree trimmings
  • house and garden plants
  • grass clippings and leaves
  • Christmas trees with decorations removed

No tipping fees charged.

A metal product bin is located at the Transfer Station.

Only metal products can be left in the bin.

Please check with the attendant for a list of acceptable items.   

A textile bin is located at the Transfer Station. 

Acceptable items include:

  • clothing
  • bedding
  • towels

All items must be in reusable condition.

Instead of placing your unwanted items in the disposal bins, the lower section of the Transfer Station has an area dedicated for reuse items.

All items must be clean and in good reusable condition.

Some items will require a tipping fee.

Acceptable items include:

  • upholstered furniture
  • mattresses
  • working appliances
  • wood furniture
  • desks
  • dressers
  • tables
  • chairs
  • windows
  • doors

If you have an item not listed above, please check with the attendant.

Placing items in the section helps the environment by not adding to landfill and allows another person to make use out of your unwanted item. 

There is no charge for collecting items from this section. 

Contact the Public Works Department

Contact Us

P.O. Box 70,
20 Third Street,
Keene, ON, K0L 2G0
Phone: 705-295-6852
Fax: 705-295-6405
info@osmtownship.ca

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