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# Waste Management
#### Garbage and Recycling Collection
Starting January 1, 2026, residential recycling collection in Simcoe County will be managed by Circular Materials, Collected by Emterra Environmental Inc. This change is part of a province-wide initiative to streamline recycling services and shift responsibility from municipalities to producers.
For missed pickups or recycling-related questions, please contact Emterra Environmental Inc.
They are responsible for all recycling collection services.
* **Emterra Contact Information:**
📞 1-888-597-1541
📧 [email protected]
**New Residents**: To arrange cart delivery, please contact **Service Simcoe Contact Centre** at **1-800-263-3199** or email **[email protected]**.
**Waste Collection Calendar**: 2026 Calendar
For More information, please visit: Simcoe County
### Cart FAQs
Each cart is a little different:
* Recyclables are to be placed in the cart with the blue lid and should NOT be bagged (with the exception of shredded paper)
* Garbage may be bagged or loose
* We recommend organics be bagged using certified compostable bags or wrapped in newspaper to minimize sticking inside the cart, reduce odours, etc.
* Place bins on a **level surface** within **8 ft of the road** for mechanical collection
* Leave **2 ft clearance** between bins and other objects
* Orient the **arrows on the lids toward the street**, with handles facing your home
* Close lids loosely--**do not overfill**, and avoid secured bungees or straps
The County is implementing a cart maintenance and replacement program. Should your bins become damaged, please contact Service Simcoe or visit simcoe.ca for more details.
* Garbage tags must be affixed to all overflow garbage
* Garbage tags are $3 per tag sold in sheets of 5 at various retail locations
* Max of 5 tagged bags are permitted on garbage day
* Use standard-sized garbage bags (max weight 20 kg, max volume 90 cm x 75 cm)
* Place 2 feet apart from cart or any other objects, not on top of cart
* Old garbage cans may be used as long as the garbage inside is tagged and bagged as above (limit 1 bag per container to ensure collection)
#### Waste Facility Locations
For outlet locations located in the Township of Essa that sell additional garbage bag tags for residents, please visit the County of Simcoe's website at www.simcoe.ca.
#### County of Simcoe Bulky Waste Removal Program
The County of Simcoe has a Bulky Waste Removal Program available to residents of Essa Township. For more information on this program, contact the County of Simcoe at 705-735-6901 or visit their website at www.simcoe.ca.
### Landfill Locations
6815 Concession Road 4, Township of Adjala Tosorontio
Phone (705) 735-6901
West from Everett to Concession Road 4.
Turn right approximately 1 mile. Landfill on right.
##### Hours of Operation:
Tuesday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Saturday - 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
2960 Line 12 - Phone (705) 735-6901
1 km E of W/Gwillimbury Sideroad 10
Concession 12 between Hwy 11 and 400
##### Hours of Operation:
Tuesday - Friday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday - 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
**County of Simcoe**
Phone: 705-726-9300
Website: www.simcoe.ca