Christmas Tree - Drop Off
What to do with your Christmas Tree after the holidays?
- The branches and trunk provide shelter for birds and wildlife during cold nights and winter storms.
Garden Mulch
- Once the needles fall, cut the branches and trunk to place near spring flower beds. This helps retain soil moisture.
For the 2025–2026 season, Peterborough County will be accepting natural Christmas Trees for composting at the Douro Depot (713 County Road 4).
- Free of charge during daylight hours
- Available until January 11, 2026
Please follow signage and place trees in the designated areas.
Please ensure all decorations, tree stands, bags, and nets are removed.
Artificial trees are not accepted.
Additional option:
- The Peterborough County/City Waste Management Facility (Bensfort Road Landfill) will also accept trees for composting. Tipping fees apply.
Let’s repurpose this holiday season!
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Public Works
Wayne Hancock - Director of Public Works
Cavan Monaghan Municipal Office
988 County Road 10
Millbrook, ON L0A 1G0
Phone: 705-932-9327
Email: whancock@cavanmonaghan.net
Chris Manduca - Public Works Clerk/Waste Management Co-ordinator
Cavan Monaghan Community Centre,
986 County Rd 10 Millbrook ON L0A 1G0,
Phone: 705-932-9323
Email: cmanduca@cavanmonaghan.net
Municipal Office hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (excluding holidays).