The Township of Asphodel-Norwood provides a variety of waste reduction services to residents.
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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 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) and/or Blue in the Loo (small recycling containers for the bathroom, $3.00), please contact the Municipal Office.
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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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As of September 1, 2018 the Township of Asphodel-Norwood adopted a Clear Bag Program. Since that time, the Township has earned the second highest waste diversion percentage in the County of Peterborough.
Garbage collection occurs weekly by Waste Connections of Canada Inc. on behalf of the Township.
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 plastic garbage bags - black or colour bags will not be collected
- 1 non-transparent privacy bag, the size of the common grocery bag, is permitted per clear garbage bag
- Residential households can place up to 2 clear garbage bags per collection
- Commercial businesses can place up to 6 clear garbage bags per collection
- Each clear garbage bag must have a tag ($2.00) attached and clearly visible
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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
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| Medical Exemption from Clear Bag Program |
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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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| 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 Waste |
- 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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| Not Accepted Waste |
- Bio-medical waste
- Commercial hazardous waste
- Explosives (including firecrackers and ammunition)
- Needles
- Pharmaceuticals
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| Leaf & Yard Collection |
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Leaf and yard collection is organized by the County of Peterborough, on behalf of the Township.
Curbside leaf and yard collection schedules will be posted here when active or can be found on the County of Peterborough website.
| Spring 2021 Leaf & Yard Collection Schedule |
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collection may occur any day of the week of:
- May 3
- May 17
- May 31
- June 14
Please note that collection may occur any day from Monday to Friday, not necessarily on garbage or recycling day.
- Collect leaves, plants, brush and tree clippings in paper bags or reusable garbage containers with the lids off
- Bundle branches no larger than 1m x 30cm (3'x1')
- Place at the roadside before 7am on the Monday of your collection week.
There are no limits and no tags required for leaf and yard material.
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| Transfer Station |
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Address: 187 County Road 40, Norwood
Hours of Operation
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. (May 1-October 1 ONLY)
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.
| Blue Box Recycling |
| Blue Box Recycling is also available at the Transfer Station. Please sort your recycling prior to dropping it off. |
| Mattress Collection |
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We are not accepting mattresses at this time.
The Township of Asphodel-Norwood has a mattress recycling program at the transfer station site.
Mattresses are collected and stored in a dry container where later they are reloaded by Township staff and shipped to the Bensfort Road Landfill site in Peterborough. The mattresses are then loaded into tractor trailers, where they are then taken to a recycle facility.
The cost to dispose of a mattress is $25.00 per piece or $50.00 for a mattress and box spring set.
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| Tire Collection |
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Used tires can be dropped off at the transfer station free of charge. Please be prepared to check in with the landfill attendant and notify of how many tires are being dropped off.
You will also need to supply your name and phone number to the attendant.
The Township of Asphodel Norwood is mandated by the Ontario Tire Stewardship (OTS) program to log standard information regarding each tire collected as well as the individual who is dropping them off.
Please note that there may be some changes to this program in the near future.
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| Waste Electronics |
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The transfer station also accepts electronics, free of charge! The following is a list of accepted items:
- Television
- Computer & Computer Components
- Desktop Monitor
- Photocopier
- Printer
- Tape & Disk Players
- Telephones
- Television
- VHS/DVD Players
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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.
