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Garbage & Recycling

Recycling Sign

The Township of Asphodel-Norwood provides a variety of waste reduction services to residents. 

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:

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 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 (semi-transparent) plastic garbage bags - black or colour bags will not be collected
  • Residential households may place up to two (2) clear garbage bags per collection
    • Bags no larger than 26” by 36” (66 cm by 91 cm)
  • Commercial businesses may place up to six (6) clear garbage bags per collection
    • Bags no larger than 26” by 36” (66 cm by 91 cm)
  • Each clear garbage bag must have a bag tag ($2.00) attached and clearly visible 
    • See Where to buy Garbage Bag Tags drop-down below
  • One (1) non-transparent privacy bag is permitted per clear garbage bag

    • Privacy Bag: a non-transparent opaque bag no larger than 12” by 18” (30 cm by 45 cm) that may contain personal/private waste, which may be placed in the clear waste bag
Holiday Schedule
2025 Holiday Day of the Week Collection

New Year's Day -
January 1

Wednesday

 N/A

Family Day -
February 17

Monday

 Regular Collection - No Change
Good Friday -
April 18		 Friday Moves to Saturday 
April 19, 2025
Easter Monday -
April 21		 Monday Regular Collection - No Change

Victoria Day -
May 19

Monday

 Regular Collection - No Change
Canada Day -
July 1		 Tuesday

Thursday Collection moves to Friday, July 4, 2025

Friday Collection moves to Saturday, July 5, 2025
Civic Holiday -
August 4		 Monday Regular Collection - No Change
Labour Day -
September 1		 Monday Regular Collection - No Change
National Truth and Reconciliation Day -
September 30		 Monday Regular Collection - No Change
Thanksgiving -
October 13		 Monday Regular Collection - No Change
Remembrance Day -
November 11		 Tuesday Regular Collection - No Change
Christmas Day -
December 25		 Thursday Moves to Friday 
December 26, 2025
Boxing Day -
December 26		 Friday Moves to Saturday 
December 27, 2025
Report a Missed Collection
If your garbage was not picked up on its scheduled day, please contact Waste Connections of Canada:

Note: If your garbage was not collected due to inclement weather conditions, please remove materials from curb/roadside. Any routes not collected are permitted double collection limits the following collection day.
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.  
What day is my Garbage Collection?

Enter your address below.
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

Peterborough County’s recycling program is now managed by Circular Materials – the administrator of the common collection system and a not-for-profit organization that is committed to building an efficient and effective recycling system in Ontario.

Visit Circular Materials’ website

Questions?

For any recycling collection inquiries, please contact Emterra Environmental at 1-888-597-1541 or customercareont@emterra.ca. They can be contacted for:

  • New blue boxes
  • Missed collections
  • General recycling questions

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 two (2) blue boxes: one for containers and one for papers and paper bags;
    • Use as many blue boxes as needed, as long as Containers and Papers are in separate boxes
  • Keep your recycling loose in blue boxes - bagged recycling will not be collected.
  • See the Holiday Schedule drop-down below for operational changes
What day is my recycling collected?

Enter your address below.
Holiday Schedule

 

2025 Holiday Day of the Week Collection

New Year's Day -
January 1

Wednesday

Thursday Collectionmoves to Friday, January 3, 2025

Friday Collectionmoves to Saturday, January 4, 2025

Family Day -
February 17

Monday

 Cancelled
Collection will resume the following Monday
Good Friday -
April 18		 Friday Regular Collection - No Change
Easter Monday -
April 21		 Monday Regular Collection - No Change

Victoria Day -
May 19

Monday

 Regular Collection - No Change
Canada Day -
July 1		 Tuesday Regular Collection - No Change
Civic Holiday -
August 4		 Monday Regular Collection - No Change
Labour Day -
September 1		 Monday Regular Collection - No Change
National Truth and Reconciliation Day -
September 30		 Monday Regular Collection - No Change
Thanksgiving -
October 13		 Monday Regular Collection - No Change
Remembrance Day -
November 11		 Tuesday Regular Collection - No Change
Christmas Day -
December 25		 Thursday Moves to Saturday 
December 27, 2025
Boxing Day -
December 26		 Friday Regular Collection - No Change

Looking to recycle your boat shrink wrap or agricultural bale wrap? 

The County of Peterborough works with SwitchEnergy Corp to provide recycling options.
Please contact SwitchEnergy directly for information regarding fees and collection instructions.

Visit www.switchenergycorp.com for more information. 

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.

Refer to our Leaf and yard page for full information.

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 Materials
  • 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
Unaccepted Materials
  • Explosives (including firecrackers and ammunition),
  • Bio-medical waste
  • Commercial hazardous waste (e.g. mechanics),
  • Pharmaceuticals, and
  • Needles

Refer to our Transfer Station page for full details.

Please refer to By-Law 2018-38 for detailed information regarding the collection, removal, and disposal of waste for the Township of Asphodel-Norwood.

Sorting your garbage and recycling

Contact Us

Township of Asphodel-Norwood
2357 County Road 45
Norwood, ON K0L 2V0
P: 705-639-5343
F: 705-639-1880

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