| Blue Box Recycling |
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Recycling is collected every week by Emterra who is contracted by the County of Peterborough, on behalf of the Township. If you have any questions or issues regarding your recycling please contact Emterra directly at 705-742-3139.
Please remember the following when sorting your recycling:
- Recycling must be at the curb, on the day of pick-up, by 7:00 a.m.
- Sort your materials into two (2) blue boxes: containers and papers
- Keep your recycling loose in blue boxes - bagged recycling will not be collected
To purchase a Blue Boxes ($6.00 each) and/or Blue in the Loo (small recycling containers for the bathroom, $3.00), please contact the Municipal Office.
| Holiday Schedule |
Collection will occur on all Statutory and Public Holidays with the exception of Christmas and New Year’s Day.
- Collection on Christmas Day will be cancelled each year (i.e. will not occur at all); and
- Collection on New Year’s Day will shift by one day, making all collections for the remainder of the week occur one day later, such that Friday’s collection occurs on Saturday.
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| Boat and Bale Wrap Recycling |
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Looking to recycle your boat shrink wrap or agricultural bale wrap?
The County of Peterborough works with SwitchEnergy Corp to provide recycling options.
Please contact SwitchEnergy directly for information regarding fees and collection instructions.
Visit www.switchenergycorp.com for more information.
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| Composter & Digester |
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Between 30 to 50 percent of most garbage bags contain organic material. Reduce your waste by backyard composting. To purchase a composter ($30.00) or digester ($55.00 with county incentive or $75.00 without county incentive), please contact the Municipal Office.
Digesters are similar to composters but are able to process a wider variety of items. The digester install guide will give more information on their use and installation.
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Garbage Collection
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Garbage collection occurs weekly by Waste Connections of Canada Inc. on behalf of the Township.
- Missed garbage collection or general garbage question? Please contact Waste Connections of Canada, see the Report a Missed Garbage Pickup drop-down below.
The Township of Asphodel-Norwood adopted a Clear Bag Program on September 1, 2018. Since that time, the Township has earned the second highest waste diversion percentage in the County of Peterborough.
Please remember the following when organizing your garbage:
- Your garbage must be at the curb, on the day of pick-up, by 7:00 a.m.
- Ensure your garbage is in clear (semi-transparent) plastic garbage bags - black or colour bags will not be collected
- Residential households may place up to two (2) clear garbage bags per collection
- Bags no larger than 26” by 36” (66 cm by 91 cm)
- Commercial businesses may place up to six (6) clear garbage bags per collection
- Bags no larger than 26” by 36” (66 cm by 91 cm)
- Each clear garbage bag must have a bag tag ($2.00) attached and clearly visible
- See Where to buy Garbage Bag Tags drop-down below
- One (1) non-transparent privacy bag is permitted per clear garbage bag
| Holiday Schedule |
| 2023 Holiday | Collection |
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Family Day -
Feb 20 |
Regular Collection - No Change |
Good Friday -
Apr 7 |
Moves to Saturday April 8, 2023 |
Easter Monday -
Apr 10 |
Regular Collection - No Change |
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Victoria Day -
May 22
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Regular Collection - No Change |
Canada Day -
July 1 |
No Change. Regular Collection on Monday July 3, 2023 |
Civic Holiday -
Aug 7 |
Regular Collection - No Change |
Labour Day -
Sep 4 |
Regular Collection - No Change |
Thanksgiving -
Oct 9 |
Regular Collection - No Change |
| Remembrance Day - Nov 11 |
Regular Collection - No Change |
Christmas Day -
Dec 25 |
Moves to Tuesday December 26, 2023 |
| New Year's Day - Jan 1, 2024 |
Moves to Tuesday January 2, 2024 |
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| Report a Missed Garbage Pickup |
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If your garbage was not picked up on its scheduled day, please contact Waste Connections of Canada:
Note: If your garbage was not collected due to inclement weather conditions, please remove materials from curb/roadside. Any routes not collected are permitted double collection limits the following collection day.
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| Medical Exemption from the Clear Bag Program |
| The Township is able to accommodate special medical circumstances. Residents may apply for a clear bag exemption. It is the responsibility of the resident to to renew their exemption status each year. |
| Where to buy Garbage Bag Tags |
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Garbage tags are $2.00 each and may be purchased at the following locations:
- Norwood - Norwood Convenience, Foodland, Ultramar Convenience, Home Hardware
- Hastings - C Convenience, Hasty Mart, Valu-Mart, Home Hardware
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| Leaf & Yard Curbside Collection |
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Refer to our Leaf and yard page for full information.
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| Hazardous Waste |
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Household Hazardous Waste can contain toxins that are harmful to waste collectors and the environment. Please take proper measures to dispose of these materials at the City/County Household Hazardous Waste Facility, located at 400 Pido Road, Peterborough.
Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Day
4440 Hwy 7, Norwood
Saturday June 17, 2023 · 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
| Accepted Materials |
- Aerosols
- Antifreeze
- Automotive Fluids
- Batteries (all kinds)
- Cleaners (all kinds)
- Cosmetics
- Fertilizers
- Fluorescent light bulbs/tubes
- Gasoline
- Glues
- Herbicides
- Ink cartridges
- Mercury containing devices
- Motor Oil
- Paint
- Pesticides
- Pet care products
- Pool chemicals
- Propane Cylinders (100lbs/50kg max)
- Sealants and stains
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| Unaccepted Materials |
- Explosives (including firecrackers and ammunition),
- Bio-medical waste
- Commercial hazardous waste (e.g. mechanics),
- Pharmaceuticals, and
- Needles
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| Transfer Station |
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Address: 187 County Road 40, Norwood
Hours of Operation
- Saturdays 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
- Mondays 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Wednesdays 4:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. (May 1-October 1 ONLY)
Holiday Hours
The Transfer Station will be open all Statutory and Public Holidays with the exception of Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
- Now accepting empty liquor/wine bottles
- Recycling, household waste, leaf and yard, scrap metals, bulky items, construction and demolition material, and electronics will be accepted
- Debit or Interac payment only
- Only clear garbage bags will be accepted for household waste
- New Reuse bin available for bulky items (see drop-down below)
- Gates close sharp at posted final hour – no exceptions
We encourage residents to utilize the curbside pickup services available.
The Asphodel-Norwood Transfer Station is open to Asphodel-Norwood residents (photo identification is required). Please be courteous to the Transfer Station staff.
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| Household waste disposed of at the A-N Transfer Stn - Bagged |
$3.00 per bag |
| Household waste disposed of at the A-N Transfer Stn - Not Bagged |
$20.00 / cubic yard |
| Appliances - Freon removed |
FREE |
| Appliances - Freon not removed |
$27.00 each |
| Appliances - Hot water tanks, Stoves, etc. |
FREE |
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Boats up to 12ft
** Plus $75.00 for every 3ft above 12 ft)
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$100.00 each |
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Paddle Boats, Canoes, Kayaks
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$50.00 each |
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Bricks/Concrete Blocks
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$75.00 / cubic yard |
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Construction & Demolition Materials
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$35.00 / cubic yard |
| Household furnishings - Dining/Kitchen Chairs |
$5.00 each |
| Household furnishings - Small items (small end tables, living room tables, etc.) |
$10.00 per item |
| Household furnishings - Medium items (Large chair, kitchen table, etc.) |
$13.00 per item |
| Household furnishings - Large items (Couch) **Sofabeds add fee for mattress |
$16.00 per item |
| Plastic outdoor furniture - Chairs |
$3.00 each
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| Pool Liners |
$50.00 each
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Pool - Fiberglass or Plastic
(above 12’ in diameter – backyard, recreational)
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$100.00 each
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Pool - Small, Plastic
(less than 12’ in diameter – children’s)
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$5.00 each |
| Mattresses |
$25.00 each |
| Shingles (invoice for replacement shingles must be provided) |
$6.00 / bundle |
| Shingles (invoice for replacement shingles must be provided) |
$75.00 / cubic yard |
Fees and Charges By-Law
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| Blue Box Recycling |
| Blue Box Recycling is also available at the Transfer Station. Please sort your recycling prior to dropping it off. |
| Mattress Collection |
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The Township of Asphodel-Norwood has a mattress recycling program at the Transfer Station site.
Mattresses are collected and stored in a dry container where later they are reloaded by Township staff and shipped to the Peterborough Waste Management Facility (located at 1260 Bensfort Rd. in Peterborough). The mattresses are then loaded into tractor trailers, where they are then taken to a recycle facility.
The cost to dispose of a mattress is $25.00 per piece.
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| Reuse Bin |
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Rather than placing unwanted bulky items in the disposal bins, a dedicated bin is available for reusable items. Items deemed unacceptable for reuse by the Transfer Station Attendant will require a tipping fee for disposal.
Acceptable items include, but are not limited to:
- Upholstered Furniture
- Appliances (in working order)
- Wood Furniture
- Desks
- Dressers
- Tables
- Chairs
- Windows
- Doors
- Toys
If you have an item not listed above, please check with the attendant.
Placing items in this bin helps the environment by not adding to the Peterborough Waste Management Facility (located at 1260 Bensfort Rd. in Peterborough) and allows another person to make use out of your unwanted item.
There is no charge for collecting items from this section.
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| Tire Collection |
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Used tires can be dropped off at the Transfer Station free of charge (with or without rims).
Please be prepared to check in with the Transfer Station attendant and notify them of how many tires are being dropped off.
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| Waste Electronics |
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The Transfer Station accepts electronics, free of charge. The following is a list of accepted items:
- Television
- Computer & Computer Components
- Desktop Monitor
- Photocopier
- Printer
- Tape & Disk Players
- Telephones
- Television
- VHS/DVD Players
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