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. 

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. 

Address: 187 County Road 40, Norwood

From May 30, 2020 to September 30, 2020 summer hours will be held at the Transfer Station:

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. 

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.