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Please be advised that the Asphodel-Norwood Transfer Station will be closed effective immediately. This closure will remain in effect until further notice, with the decision being reviewed on a consistent basis. View full press release.
The Township is urging residents to utilize weekly curbside collection for both garbage and recycling. Bag tags can still be purchased at the following locations:
- Norwood Convenience
- Norwood Foodland
- Ultramar Convenience
- Hastings C Convenience
- Todd’s Valu-mart
By-Law 2018-38 guides the collection, removal, and disposal of waste for the Township of Asphodel-Norwood.
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. Questions about what you can or can't recycle? See our Sort it Out Guide! |
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Digesters 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. To purchase a giester, please contact the Municipal Office at 705-639-5343. |
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Please be advised that garbage collection for Friday April 10, 2020 (Good Friday) has been moved to Thursday April 9, 2020. There are no changes to Monday April 13, 2020 (Easter Monday), pickup will be as usual. 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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Please be advised that the Household Hazardous Waste is closed until further notice. 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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| When available, curbside leaf and yard collection schedules will be posted here or can be found on the County of Peterborough website. | ||||||||
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Please be advised that the Asphodel-Norwood Transfer Station is closed until further notice. 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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