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Although curbside collection is encouraged, the Asphodel-Norwood transfer station is open to Asphodel-Norwood residents (photo identification is required) for materials that are not picked up at the curb as well as bagged garbage ($4.00 per bag). The Public Works Department currently operates the Landfill Site.
The transfer station is located at 187 County Road 40, Norwood.
Regular Hours: Mondays and Saturdays 8:00a.m. - 2:00p.m.
Winter Hours (January 1 - March 31): Saturday 8:00a.m. - 2:00p.m. & Monday 9:00a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
By-Law 2018-38 guides the collection, removal, and disposal of waste for the Township of Asphodel-Norwood.
The following items can be purchased at the Township Office:
| Item | Cost |
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| Blue Box | $6.00 |
| Blue in the Loo (recycle bin for the bathroom) | $3.00 |
| Composter | $30.00 |
| Bag Tags for Curbside | $2.00 |
Please view our Fees & Charges By-law for further information.
Peterborough County provides waste reduction services to our residents. Check out their Searchable Waste Portal and download the My Waste app free.
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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. Blue Boxes can be purchased at the Township Office for $5.00 each. Questions about what you can or can't recycle? See our Sort it Out Guide! |
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| Digesters | ||||||||
| Digesters are available for purchase by calling the Municipal Office. They are similar to a composter 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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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.
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| Household 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.
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| Leaf & Yard Collection | ||||||||
| When available, curbside leaf and yard collection schedules will be posted here or can be found on the County of Peterborough website. | ||||||||
| Transfer Station | ||||||||
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Address: 187 County Road 40, Norwood The Asphodel-Norwood transfer station is open to Asphodel-Norwood residents (photo identification is required). For a full list of fees and materials accepted by the transfer station, please see the Fees and Charges By-Law.
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