Leaf and Yard

Curbside Leaf and Yard Collection

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

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

Curbside leaf and yard collection schedules will be posted here when active or can be found on the County of Peterborough website

County Collection area map

Spring 2024 Leaf & Yard Collection Schedule

Collection may occur any day from Monday to Friday on the following weeks:

April 22 - 26, 2024
May 6 - 10, 2024
May 20 - 24, 2024

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 7:00 a.m. on the Monday of your collection week.

There are no limits and no tags required for leaf and yard material.

Collection area map

Fall 2024 Leaf & Yard Collection Schedule

Collection may occur any day from Monday to Friday on the following weeks:

September 30 - October 4, 2024
October 14 - 18, 2024
October 28 - November 1, 2024
November 11 - 15, 2024

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 7:00 a.m. on the Monday of your collection week.

There are no limits and no tags required for leaf and yard material.

Collection area map

Drop off Leaf and Yard Program

Available to Township of Asphodel-Norwood residents only.

Drop off Locations

Asphodel-Heights Park · 139 Indian Rd, Hastings
Westwood Fire Hall · 1818 Asphodel 3rd Line, Asphodel-Norwood
McCarthy’s Point Park · 1203 Asphodel 7th Line, Hastings
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

Contact Us

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