| collection schedule | Organics collected every week all year long; garbage collected bi-weekly (alternating Zone 1 and Zone 2 on a Monday schedule); recycling collected separately by Emterra starting January 1, 2026 | ORGANICS ARE COLLECTED EVERY WEEK ALL YEAR LONG; "BI-WEEKLY GARBAGE"; "Starting January 1, 2026, the County of Simcoe will no longer be responsible for collecting recycling" |
| sorting required | yes | "Separate these materials from garbage and place in designated diversion areas" |
| container or bag limit | Max 5 standard-sized garbage bags (extra bags require garbage tag); leaf/yard waste max 20 kg per bag/box; brush max 2 m long and 30 cm diameter | "max 5 standard-sized garbage bags"; "Max. weight per bag/box is 20 kg (44 lbs)"; "maximum 2 m long and 30 cm diameter" |
| accepted or banned | Organics accepted weekly; plastics, diapers, dental floss in garbage; no plastic bags in organics; HHW at depot only | "WEEKLY ORGANICS"; "BI-WEEKLY GARBAGE"; "no plastic bags or packaging" in organics |
| fee | Bulky item collection fees apply; cart repair/swap fees may apply; some waste facility drop-off items have fees | "fees apply" (bulky item); "fees may apply" (cart services); "*Fees apply" (waste facility divertible items) |
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2026 collection calendar PDF.