Garbage & Recycling

Recycling is collected every week by Emterra, contracted by the County of Peterborough, on behalf of the Township. Recycling must be at the curb, on the day of pick-up, by 7:00 a.m. in a clearly visible area. If you have any questions or issues regarding your recycling please contact Emterra directly at 705-742-3139.

Not sure where an item goes? View the Sort Guide!

If you would like to purchase a blue box ($6.00) or Blue in the Loo ($3.00 recycle bin for the bathroom), please contact the Municipal Office. 

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.

As of September 1, 2018 the Township of Asphodel-Norwood adopted a Clear Bag Program. Since that time, the Township of Asphodel-Norwood has earned the second highest waste diversion percentage in the County of Peterborough. Please see the 2019 Diversion Report for full details.

Garbage is collected every week by Waste Connections of Canada Inc. on behalf of the Township. Garbage must be at the curb, on the day of pick-up, by 7:00 a.m. in a clearly visible area. 

Residential households can place up to 2 bags per collection and commercial businesses can place up to 6 bags per collection. Each bag of garbage requires a tag at a cost of $2.00 each.

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. 

When available, curbside leaf and yard collection schedules will be posted here or can be found on the County of Peterborough website. 

Address: 187 County Road 40, Norwood

Hours of Operation
Saturday        8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Monday         8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Wednesday   4:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. (June 1-September 30 ONLY)       

The following protocols are in place:

• Only 3 vehicles will be permitted within the site at one time – please be patient
• No mattresses or empty liquor/wine bottles will be accepted
• Recycling, household waste, leaf and yard, scrap metals, bulky items, construction and demolition material, and electronics will be accepted
• Debit or Interac payment only
• 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). For fees, please see the Fees and Charges By-Law.