The Township of Asphodel-Norwood provides a variety of waste reduction services to residents.
| 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.
| What day is my recycling collected? |
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| 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 (Monday Jan. 1, 2024) is cancelled.
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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. |
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| 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.
| 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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Refer to our Transfer Station page for full details.
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Please refer to By-Law 2018-38 for detailed information regarding the collection, removal, and disposal of waste for the Township of Asphodel-Norwood.
Sorting your garbage and recycling
