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# 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**
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| 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. |
Curbside Collection
Weekly garbage and recycling collection is available in OSM. Please refer to the Peterborough County Waste Portal to find your specific pickup schedule.
Hazardous Waste
Household Hazardous Waste is accepted at the Drummond Line Waste Transfer station at no cost.
Household Hazardous Waste is also accepted at the Hazardous Waste Depot at 400 Pido Rd., Peterborough.
Peterborough County Waste Facility
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.
Transfer Station
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| Blue Box - Sale | $6.00 each |
| Household Garbage | $3.00 per bag |
| Household Garbage - unsorted or over 10% recycling | $8.00 per bag |
Building Material (Construction & Demolition Materials ONLY)
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| 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**
Items Not Accepted
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| 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 |
Items with No Fees
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| --- |
| 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) |
Other Disposal
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| 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 |
The Transfer Station has a number of options for disposal of items you no longer require.
Electronics Recycling
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
Green Waste Bin
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.
Metal Product Bin
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.
Textile Bin
A textile bin is located at the Transfer Station.
Acceptable items include:
* clothing
* bedding
* towels
All items must be in reusable condition.
Reuse Centre
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
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