The Township of Asphodel-Norwood provides a variety of waste reduction services to residents.
| Blue Box Recycling |
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Peterborough County’s recycling program is now managed by Circular Materials – the administrator of the common collection system and a not-for-profit organization that is committed to building an efficient and effective recycling system in Ontario.
Visit Circular Materials’ website
For any recycling collection inquiries, please contact Emterra Environmental at 1-888-597-1541 or customercareont@emterra.ca. They can be contacted for:
- New blue boxes
- Missed collections
- General recycling questions
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: one for containers and one for papers and paper bags;
- Use as many blue boxes as needed, as long as Containers and Papers are in separate boxes
- Keep your recycling loose in blue boxes - bagged recycling will not be collected.
- See the Holiday Schedule drop-down below for operational changes
| What day is my recycling collected? |
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Enter your address below.
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| Holiday Schedule |
| 2024 Holiday | Collection |
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Family Day -
February 19 |
Cancelled - Collection will resume the following Monday |
Good Friday -
March 29 |
Regular Collection - No Change |
Easter Monday -
April 1 |
Regular Collection - No Change |
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Victoria Day -
May 20
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Regular Collection - No Change |
Canada Day -
July 1 |
Regular Collection - No Change |
Civic Holiday -
August 5 |
Regular Collection - No Change |
Labour Day -
September 2 |
Regular Collection - No Change |
National Truth and Reconciliation Day -
September 30 |
Regular Collection - No Change |
Thanksgiving -
October 14 |
Cancelled - Collection will resume the following Monday |
Remembrance Day -
November 11 |
Regular Collection - No Change |
Christmas Day -
December 25 |
Moves to Saturday December 28, 2024 |
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New Year's Day -
January 1, 2025
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TBA |
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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.
For missed collection or general inquiries, please contact Waste Connections of Canada. They can be contacted:
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.
| Organizing your Garbage |
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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
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| Holiday Schedule |
| 2024 Holiday | Collection |
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Family Day -
February 19 |
Regular Collection - No Change |
Good Friday -
March 29 |
Moves to Saturday March 30, 2024 |
Easter Monday -
April 1 |
Regular Collection - No Change |
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Victoria Day -
May 20
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Regular Collection - No Change |
Canada Day -
July 1 |
Regular Collection - No Change |
Civic Holiday -
August 5 |
Regular Collection - No Change |
Labour Day -
September 2 |
Regular Collection - No Change |
National Truth and Reconciliation Day -
September 30 |
Regular Collection - No Change |
Thanksgiving -
October 14 |
Regular Collection - No Change |
Remembrance Day -
November 11 |
Regular Collection - No Change |
Christmas Day -
December 25 |
N/A |
| New Year's Day - January 1, 2025 |
N/A |
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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. |
| What day is my garbage collected? |
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Enter your address below.
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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
