Garbage

Garbage collection occurs weekly by Waste Connections of Canada Inc. on behalf of the Township. 

Questions?

For missed collection or general inquiries, please contact Waste Connections of Canada. They can be contacted:

• By phone at 705-742-4268; or via their
• Online portal

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

Please follow these requirements to ensure your garbage is collected:

Set-Out Time

• Garbage must be placed at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your scheduled collection day

Garbage Bags

• Only clear (semi-transparent) plastic bags are accepted

• Black or coloured bags will not be collected

• Maximum bag size: 26” x 36” (66 cm x 91 cm)

Bag Tags

• Each clear garbage bag must have one ($2.00) bag tag

• Tags must be attached and clearly visible

• See Where to Buy Garbage Bag Tags below for locations

Bag Limits

• Residential properties are permitted up to two (2) clear garbage bags per collection

Privacy Bags

• One (1) non-transparent privacy bag is permitted inside each clear garbage bag

• Privacy bags must be:

  • Opaque (non-transparent)

  • No larger than 12” x 18” (30 cm x 45 cm)

  • Used only for personal or private waste

Holiday Schedule

Where can I purchase Garbage Bag Tags?

Garbage tags are $2.00 each and may be purchased at the following locations:

• Norwood - Norwood Convenience, Foodland, Ultramar Convenience, Home Hardware
• Hastings - Hastings C Store, Valu-Mart, Home Hardware

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.