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SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
To find your collection weeks, download
the Simcoe County Collects App or consult
the calendar on the back of this pamphlet.
CHRISTMAS TREES
Place trees out by 7 a.m. on the Monday
of your garbage collection week. Remove
plastic tree bags, decorations, tinsel, lights,
and stands. Place trees at the end of your
cleared driveway, not in snowbanks or on
the road.
LEAF AND YARD WASTE COLLECTION
Place material out by 7 a.m. on the Monday
of your garbage collection week. Set out in
paper yard waste bags, cardboard boxes, or
open-top rigid containers. Max. weight per
bag/box is 20 kg (44 lbs). Bundle brush with
natural twine, maximum 2 m long and
30 cm diameter.
BATTERIES
Collection occurs Nov. 2-5.
Place battery bag on top of
your closed organics cart
BULKY ITEM COLLECTION
For items that do not fit in your cart,
contact Service Simcoe at 1-800-263-3199
to schedule a bulky item collection any
time of the year. (fees apply).
- Carts should be placed two feet apart
and two feet from all objects.
- Arrows on top of cart should point
toward the street.
- Every extra bag of garbage must have
a garbage tag affixed to the neck of the
bag and be placed two feet from carts.
(max 5 standard-sized garbage bags)
- Organics should be wrapped in
newspaper or certified compostable
bags (no plastic bags or packaging).
Look for these logos:
GARBAGE &
ORGANICS
COLLECTION
GARBAGE/ORGANIC CART SERVICES
To request a garbage or organics cart
repair, delivery of new carts or swap
a cart size, contact Service Simcoe at
1-800-263-3199 (fees may apply).
RECYCLING COLLECTION CHANGES
www.circularmaterials.ca/simcoe
Starting January 1, 2026, the County
of Simcoe will no longer be responsible
for collecting recycling.
For inquiries regarding missed collections,
cart repair, cart delivery and more, contact
EMTERRA - 1-888-597-1541
[email protected]
WASTE FACILITY INFORMATION
Sites are open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on listed days. Sites are closed on statutory holidays
unless otherwise posted. Check the app for full fees and directions to your nearest Waste Facility.
WEST GWILLIMBURY 2960 Line 12, Bradford L3Z 2A5
Monday - Saturday
ORO
610 Old Barrie Road West, Oro-Medonte
LOL 2E0
Monday - Saturday
NOTTAWASAGA
5715 County Road 64, Stayner L0M 1S0
Monday - Saturday
TOSORONTIO
6815 Concession Road 4, Adjala-Tosorontio
L0M 1J0
Monday - Saturday
NORTH SIMCOE
1700 Golf Link Road, Tiny L0L 2J0
Monday - Saturday
COLLINGWOOD
470 Tenth Line, Collingwood L9Y 5K1
Monday - Saturday
MARA
5200 County Road 169, Ramara L3V 6H7
Thursday - Saturday
MATCHEDASH
4546 Upper Big Chute Road, Coldwater L0K 1E0
OPEN: EASTER MONDAY - VICTORIA DAY - CIVIC
HOLIDAY - LABOUR DAY - THANKSGIVING DAY
Sunday and Monday
ACCEPTS HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE
WASTE DROP-OFF
DIVERTIBLE ITEMS
- Concrete rubble
- Textiles
- Yard waste
- Electronics
- Scrap metal
- Cooking oil
- Tires
- CFC items*
(fridges, freezers,
air conditioners etc)
- Bulky rigid
plastics*
- Drywall*
- Wood*
- Shingles*
- Brush*
- Mattresses/box
springs*
- Recycling and
organics
*Fees apply
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DEPOT
*Must be in a sealed, leak-proof container, no
larger than 20 litres. Other restrictions may apply.
- Paints and stains
- Automotive fluids
- Batteries (all types)
- Fire extinguishers
- Oil filters
- Motor oil
containers (empty)
- Light bulbs
- Solvents
- Fuels (containers
cannot be returned)
- Swimming pool/
hot tub chemicals
- Household
cleaners
- Mercury
thermostats
- Fertilizers
- Pesticides
- Propane tanks
and other gas
cylinders
(max 100 lbs)
- Needles &
syringes
(in approved
containers)
herbicides, insecticides)
(fungicides,
Separate these materials from garbage and place in designated diversion areas.
STILL DON'T KNOW WHERE THINGS GO? Ask the Waste Wizard at simcoe.ca/wastewizard
For more information visit: www.circularmaterials.ca/simcoe
Starting January 1, 2026, the County of Simcoe will no longer be responsible for collecting recycling. A new recycling service
provider will be responsible for recycling collection across Ontario, including Simcoe County. For inquiries regarding missed
collections, cart repair, cart delivery and more, contact Emterra 1-888-597-1541 - [email protected]
RECYCLING CHANGE
- Pizza boxes
- Waxed paper
- Microwave
popcorn bags
- Paper cups
(loose - not stacked)
- Paper plates,
paper towels
and tissues
PET WASTE
PLACE IN A COMPOSTABLE BAG
FOOD WASTE
OTHER ITEMS
- Dryer lint
- Cold wood ashes
(wet and in a
compostable bag)
- Feathers and hair
- Cut flowers and
houseplants
- Household
pet feces
- Kitty litter
(no plastic
liners)
- Cage bedding
(wood and cedar
shavings)
- Newspaper from
bottom of
bird cages
- Eggs and
eggshells
- Grease and fat
- Tea bags,
coffee
grounds,
and filters
- Meat, fish,
and bones
- Halloween
pumpkins
BI-WEEKLY GARBAGE
- All coffee disks
and single-serve
coffee pods (K-cups)
- Diapers and wipes
- Dryer sheets
- Cotton swabs
- Feminine hygiene
products
- Toys
- Window glass
(boxed and sealed)
- Plastic hangers
and clothes pegs
- Meat absorbent pad
- Bandages and gauze
- Toothbrushes and
dental floss
- Broken ceramic
mugs & dishes
(boxed and sealed)
- Vacuum bags
- Old shoes
(not reusable)
SOILED PAPER PRODUCTS
WEEKLY ORGANICS
STILL DON'T KNOW WHERE THINGS GO? Ask the Waste Wizard at simcoe.ca/wastewizard
For more information visit: www.circularmaterials.ca/simcoe
Starting January 1, 2026, the County of Simcoe will no longer be responsible for collecting recycling. A new recycling service
provider will be responsible for recycling collection across Ontario, including Simcoe County. For inquiries regarding missed
collections, cart repair, cart delivery and more, contact Emterra 1-888-597-1541 - [email protected]
RECYCLING CHANGE
LEAF AND YARD
WASTE COLLECTION
- Leaves
- Grass
- Garden waste
- Decorative cornstalks
and straw bales
- Brush bundled with
natural twine
CHRISTMAS TREES
- Maximum size is 2 m. If
longer, cut into smaller
sections.
30 cm
(12 in)
(Bundle with natural twine, maximum 2m long
and 30 cm in diameter)
7 cm
(2.75 in)
2 m (6.5 ft)
BATTERIES
(Place bag on top of your
cart by 7 a.m. on your
collection day)
- A, AA, AAA,
C, D, 9-volt
- Alkaline manganese
and carbon zinc
- Zinc-air dry cell
batteries and
button batteries
ACCEPTABLE MATERIALS
- Mattresses and box springs*
- Furniture and electronics
- Appliances* (including CFC)
- Metal and wood waste
- Bath fixtures
- Carpeting bundled and rolled
Max 2.5 m x30 cm in diameter,
1 bundle = 1 item)
NOTE
The County reserves the right to
refuse items should there be evidence
of bed bugs or based on size or
weight restrictions.
*Additional fees apply for mattresses,
box springs and CFC appliances such
as fridges, water coolers, AC units, etc.
Call 1-800-263-3199 to schedule a bulky
item collection year-round. Fees apply.
Visit simcoe.ca/waste for full pricing.
BULKY ITEM COLLECTION
SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
(See calendar for scheduled weeks)
MAXIMUM SIZE:
ORGANICS ARE COLLECTED EVERY WEEK
ALL YEAR LONG
KNOW YOUR ZONE:
IN-APP FEATURES INCLUDE:
Customized collection schedule
Service alerts and weekly collection reminders
Waste facility information
Waste Wizard
Simcoe Sorts waste sorting game
Look up your zone at
simcoe.ca/wastereminder
or download the FREE
Simcoe County Collects app
SIMCOE COUNTY
COLLECTS APP
JANUARY
SUN
MON
TUES
WED
THURS
FRI
SAT
NEW YEAR'S DAY - JAN 1 - WASTE DROP-OFF CLOSED
COLLECTION DELAYED FROM THURSDAY TO FRIDAY
ZONE 2 ORGANICS
ZONE 1 ORGANICS - GARBAGE - CHRISTMAS TREE
ZONE 2 ORGANICS
ZONE 1 ORGANICS - GARBAGE
ZONE 2 ORGANICS - GARBAGE - CHRISTMAS TREE
ZONE1
ORGANICS
ZONE 2 ORGANICS
ZONE 1 ORGANICS - GARBAGE - CHRISTMAS TREE
ZONE 2 ORGANICS - GARBAGE - CHRISTMAS TREE
ZONE 1 ORGANICS
ORGANICS ARE COLLECTED EVERY WEEK
ALL YEAR LONG
KNOW YOUR ZONE:
IN-APP FEATURES INCLUDE:
Customized collection schedule
Service alerts and weekly collection reminders
Waste facility information
Waste Wizard
Simcoe Sorts waste sorting game
Look up your zone at
simcoe.ca/wastereminder
or download the FREE
Simcoe County Collects app
SIMCOE COUNTY
COLLECTS APP
FEBRUARY
SUN
MON
TUES
WED
THURS
FRI
SAT
FAMILY DAY - FEB 16 - WASTE DROP-OFF CLOSED
COLLECTION OCCURRING
BULKY ITEM COLLECTION
1-800-263-3199
ZONE 2 ORGANICS - GARBAGE
ZONE 1 ORGANICS
ZONE 2 ORGANICS
ZONE 1 ORGANICS - GARBAGE
ZONE 2 ORGANICS - GARBAGE
ZONE 1 ORGANICS
ZONE 2 ORGANICS
ZONE 1 ORGANICS - GARBAGE
ORGANICS ARE COLLECTED EVERY WEEK
ALL YEAR LONG
KNOW YOUR ZONE:
IN-APP FEATURES INCLUDE:
Customized collection schedule
Service alerts and weekly collection reminders
Waste facility information
Waste Wizard
Simcoe Sorts waste sorting game
Look up your zone at
simcoe.ca/wastereminder
or download the FREE
Simcoe County Collects app
SIMCOE COUNTY
COLLECTS APP
MARCH
SUN
MON
TUES
WED
THURS
FRI
SAT
ZONE 2 ORGANICS - GARBAGE
ZONE 1 ORGANICS
ZONE 2 ORGANICS - GARBAGE
ZONE 1 ORGANICS
ZONE 1 ORGANICS
ZONE 1 ORGANICS - GARBAGE
ZONE 2 ORGANICS - GARBAGE
ZONE 1 ORGANICS
ZONE 2 ORGANICS
ZONE 1 ORGANICS - GARBAGE
ORGANICS ARE COLLECTED EVERY WEEK
ALL YEAR LONG
KNOW YOUR ZONE:
IN-APP FEATURES INCLUDE:
Customized collection schedule
Service alerts and weekly collection reminders
Waste facility information
Waste Wizard
Simcoe Sorts waste sorting game
Look up your zone at
simcoe.ca/wastereminder
or download the FREE
Simcoe County Collects app
SIMCOE COUNTY
COLLECTS APP
SUN
MON
TUES
WED
THURS
FRI
SAT
APRIL
GOOD FRIDAY - APR 3 AND EASTER MONDAY - APR 6
WASTE DROP-OFF CLOSED - COLLECTION OCCURRING
ZONE 2 ORGANICS - GARBAGE - YARD WASTE
ZONE 1 ORGANICS
ZONE 2 ORGANICS - GARBAGE
ZONE 1 ORGANICS
ZONE 2 ORGANICS
ZONE 1 ORGANICS - GARBAGE - YARD WASTE
ZONE 2 ORGANICS - GARBAGE - YARD WASTE
ZONE 1 ORGANICS
ZONE 2 ORGANICS
ZONE 1 ORGANICS - GARBAGE - YARD WASTE
ORGANICS ARE COLLECTED EVERY WEEK
ALL YEAR LONG
KNOW YOUR ZONE:
Look up your zone at simcoe.ca/wastereminder
or download the free Simcoe County Collects app
SIMCOE COUNTY
COLLECTS APP
SUN
MON
TUES
WED
THURS
FRI
SAT
MAY
VICTORIA DAY - MAY 18 - WASTE DROP-OFF CLOSED
COLLECTION OCCURRING
ZONE 2 ORGANICS - GARBAGE - YARD WASTE
ZONE 1 ORGANICS
ZONE 2 ORGANICS - GARBAGE - YARD WASTE
ZONE 1 ORGANICS
ZONE 2 ORGANICS
ZONE 1 ORGANICS - GARBAGE - YARD WASTE
ZONE 2 ORGANICS - GARBAGE - YARD WASTE
ZONE 1 ORGANICS
ZONE 2 ORGANICS
ZONE 1 ORGANICS - GARBAGE - YARD WASTE
ORGANICS ARE COLLECTED EVERY WEEK
ALL YEAR LONG
KNOW YOUR ZONE:
IN-APP FEATURES INCLUDE:
Customized collection schedule
Service alerts and weekly collection reminders
Waste facility information
Waste Wizard
Simcoe Sorts waste sorting game
Look up your zone at
simcoe.ca/wastereminder
or download the FREE
Simcoe County Collects app
SIMCOE COUNTY
COLLECTS APP
SUN
MON
TUES
WED
THURS
FRI
SAT
JUNE
ZONE 2 ORGANICS
ZONE 1 ORGANICS - GARBAGE
ZONE 2 ORGANICS
ZONE 1 ORGANICS - GARBAGE
ZONE 2 ORGANICS - GARBAGE
ZONE 1 ORGANICS
ZONE 2 ORGANICS
ZONE 1 ORGANICS - GARBAGE
ZONE 2 ORGANICS - GARBAGE
ZONE 1 ORGANICS
ORGANICS ARE COLLECTED EVERY WEEK
ALL YEAR LONG
KNOW YOUR ZONE:
IN-APP FEATURES INCLUDE:
Customized collection schedule
Service alerts and weekly collection reminders
Waste facility information
Waste Wizard
Simcoe Sorts waste sorting game
Look up your zone at
simcoe.ca/wastereminder
or download the FREE
Simcoe County Collects app
SIMCOE COUNTY
COLLECTS APP
SUN
MON
TUES
WED
THURS
FRI
SAT
JULY
CANADA DAY - WED - JUL 1 - WASTE DROP-OFF CLOSED
COLLECTION OCCURRING
ZONE 2 ORGANICS
ZONE 1 ORGANICS - GARBAGE - YARD WASTE
ZONE 2 ORGANICS
ZONE 1 ORGANICS - GARBAGE
ZONE 2 ORGANICS - GARBAGE - YARD WASTE
ZONE 1 ORGANICS
ZONE 2 ORGANICS
ZONE 1 ORGANICS - GARBAGE - YARD WASTE
ZONE 2 ORGANICS - GARBAGE - YARD WASTE
ZONE 1 ORGANICS
ORGANICS ARE COLLECTED EVERY WEEK
ALL YEAR LONG
KNOW YOUR ZONE:
Look up your zone at simcoe.ca/wastereminder
or download the free Simcoe County Collects app
SIMCOE COUNTY
COLLECTS APP
AUGUST
SUN
MON
TUES
WED
THURS
FRI
SAT
ZONE 2 ORGANICS
ZONE 1 ORGANICS - GARBAGE
ZONE 1 ORGANICS
ZONE 2 ORGANICS - GARBAGE
ZONE 2 ORGANICS - GARBAGE
ZONE 1 ORGANICS
ZONE 2 ORGANICS
ZONE 1 ORGANICS - GARBAGE
ZONE 2 ORGANICS - GARBAGE
ZONE 1 ORGANICS
ORGANICS ARE COLLECTED EVERY WEEK
ALL YEAR LONG
KNOW YOUR ZONE:
IN-APP FEATURES INCLUDE:
Customized collection schedule
Service alerts and weekly collection reminders
Waste facility information
Waste Wizard
Simcoe Sorts waste sorting game
Look up your zone at
simcoe.ca/wastereminder
or download the FREE
Simcoe County Collects app
SIMCOE COUNTY
COLLECTS APP
SEPTEMBER
SUN
MON
TUES
WED
THURS
FRI
SAT
LABOUR DAY - SEPT 7 - WASTE DROP-OFF CLOSED
COLLECTION OCCURRING
ZONE 2 ORGANICS - GARBAGE
ZONE 1 ORGANICS
ZONE 2 ORGANICS - GARBAGE
ZONE 1 ORGANICS
ZONE 2 ORGANICS
ZONE 1 ORGANICS - GARBAGE
ZONE 2 ORGANICS - GARBAGE
ZONE 1 ORGANICS
ZONE 2 ORGANICS
ZONE 1 ORGANICS - GARBAGE
ORGANICS ARE COLLECTED EVERY WEEK
ALL YEAR LONG
KNOW YOUR ZONE:
IN-APP FEATURES INCLUDE:
Customized collection schedule
Service alerts and weekly collection reminders
Waste facility information
Waste Wizard
Simcoe Sorts waste sorting game
Look up your zone at
simcoe.ca/wastereminder
or download the FREE
Simcoe County Collects app
SIMCOE COUNTY
COLLECTS APP
OCTOBER
SUN
MON
TUES
WED
THURS
FRI
SAT
ZONE 2 ORGANICS - GARBAGE - YARD WASTE
ZONE 1 ORGANICS
ZONE 2 ORGANICS - GARBAGE
ZONE 1 ORGANICS
ZONE 2 ORGANICS
ZONE 1 ORGANICS - GARBAGE - YARD WASTE
ZONE 2 ORGANICS - GARBAGE - YARD WASTE
ZONE 1 ORGANICS
ZONE 2 ORGANICS
ZONE 1 ORGANICS - GARBAGE - YARD WASTE
ORGANICS ARE COLLECTED EVERY WEEK
ALL YEAR LONG
NOVEMBER
SUN
MON
TUES
WED
THURS
FRI
SAT
REMEMBRANCE DAY - NOV 11 - WASTE DROP-OFF
CLOSED - COLLECTION OCCURRING
ZONE 2 ORGANICS
ZONE 1 ORGANICS - GARBAGE - YARD WASTE
ZONE 2 ORGANICS - BATTERY
ZONE 1 ORGANICS - GARBAGE - YARD WASTE - BATTERY
ZONE 2 ORGANICS - GARBAGE - YARD WASTE
ZONE 1 ORGANICS
ZONE 2 ORGANICS
ZONE1
ORGANICS - GARBAGE - YARD WASTE
ZONE 2 ORGANICS - GARBAGE - YARD WASTE
ZONE 1 ORGANICS
BATTERY COLLECTION
First week of November
KNOW YOUR ZONE:
Look up your zone at simcoe.ca/wastereminder
or download the free Simcoe County Collects app
SIMCOE COUNTY
COLLECTS APP
ORGANICS ARE COLLECTED EVERY WEEK
ALL YEAR LONG
DECEMBER
SUN
MON
TUES
WED
THURS
FRI
SAT
CHRISTMAS EVE - DEC 24 - WASTE DROP-OFF
CLOSED AT NOON, CLOSED ON CHRISTMAS DAY
ZONE 2 ORGANICS
ZONE 1 ORGANICS - GARBAGE
ZONE 2 ORGANICS
ZONE 1 ORGANICS - GARBAGE - YARD WASTE
ZONE 2 ORGANICS - GARBAGE - YARD WASTE
ZONE 1 ORGANICS
ZONE 2 ORGANICS
ZONE 1 ORGANICS - GARBAGE
ZONE 2 ORGANICS - GARBAGE
ZONE 1 ORGANICS
RECYCLING COLLECTION
For recycling inquiries regarding missed collections,
cart repair, cart delivery and more, contact:
EMTERRA 1-888-597-1541
[email protected]
www.circularmaterials.ca/simcoe