Leaf and Yard

Leaf and yard waste collection for village residents in the Township of Asphodel-Norwood is organized by the County of Peterborough and provided by Emterra Environmental.

All Questions/Concerns regarding Leaf and Yard Collection can be directed to Emterra Environmental at 1-888-597-1541

Collection schedules will be posted here when active, or you can visit the County of Peterborough website for up-to-date information.

View County Collection area map.

Important Information

• Collection may occur any day, Monday to Friday (not necessarily on your regular garbage or recycling day).

• Set materials out by 7:00 a.m. on the Monday of your collection week.

• Use paper bags or reusable garbage containers (with lids removed).

• Branches must be bundled, no larger than 1 m x 30 cm (3 ft x 1 ft).

• No limits and no tags are required for leaf and yard waste.

Available to Township of Asphodel-Norwood residents only.

Drop off Locations

1. Asphodel-Heights Park · 139 Indian Rd, Hastings
2. Westwood Fire Hall · 1818 Asphodel 3rd Line, Asphodel-Norwood
3. McCarthy’s Point Park · 1203 Asphodel 7th Line, Hastings
4. Drysdale Rd · Gravel parking lot

Collection requirements

• Have your leaf and yard waste to a drop-off location during the following collection weeks:
  • September 30 - October 4, 2024
  • October 14 - 18, 2024
  • October 28 - November 1, 2024
  • November 11 - 15, 2024

Please pile your leaf and yard waste adjacent to the DROP OFF LOCATION sign posted, and our Public Works team will pick up at the end of the week. 

• Only use compostable paper yard waste bags
• Tie brush into bundles no longer than 3 ft. with material no larger than 2” in diameter
• Make sure each bag weighs no more than 40 lbs. (18 kg)
• Roll the tops of bags down to keep out rain

Note: There are no limits and no bag tags required for leaf and yard materials

Acceptable Materials:

• Grass clippings
• Branches, twigs, tree clippings
• Brush
• Leaves
• Plant material (all soil removed)

Unacceptable Materials:

• Sod and soil 
• Stumps and root balls
• Rocks, stones, etc.
• Plastic of any kind
• Painted lumber
• Pressure treated lumber
• Plywood
• Particle Board