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2020 WASTE MANAGEMENT CALENDAR
Starting February 3, 2020, garbage and recycling alternating weeks, green bin collection weekly.
NEW YEAR NEW CURBSIDE COLLECTION
RecyclingGreen Bin Organics
WEEK TWOWEEK ONEGarbage
Green Bin Organics
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Soiled Paper Products
• Pizza boxes • Waxed paper • Microwave popcorn bags • Paper cups
(loose - not stacked) • Paper plates • Paper towels and tissues • Fast food drink containers
FACTOnly 27% of used tissues and paper
toweling are going into
the green bin
Food Waste
• All coffee disks and single-serve coffee pods (K-cups)
• Plastic bags and film (over wrap)
• Styrofoam packaging and peanuts
• Black plastic
• Plastic cutlery
• Baby wipes and diapers
• Dryer sheets
• Feminine hygiene products
• Toys
• Textiles
• Vacuum bags
• Window glass (boxed and sealed)
• Wrappers (foil and plastic)
• Tea bags, coffee grounds, and filters
• Corn cobs and husks • Eggs and egg shells • Grease and fat • Halloween pumpkins • Meat, fish, and bones • Nuts and shells • Pet food
WEEKLYORGANICS
Pet Waste• Household
pet feces • Kitty litter
(no plastic kitty litter liners)
• Hamster/guinea pig cage bedding (wood and cedar shavings)
• Newspaper from bottom of bird cages
Place pet waste into paper or certified
compostable bags in the green bin
Potato Chips
FACTBlack plastic
goes in the garbage because optical
sorters at the recycling facility confuse this item
with the conveyor belts
FACTCoffee disks go in the garbage, even the ones labelled
as compostable or recyclable
Sorting Guide
Coffee and Tea Plastic Lids
Corrugated Cardboard Boxes• Flatten and tie in bundles
(Max. 75 cm x 75 cm x 20 cm)
Paper
Aluminum Plates and Foil
Spiral-wound Containers and Gable Top and Tetra-pakTM Containers
Shredded paper must be placed in a clear bag
BI-WEEKLY RECYCLING
Pet Waste in Green Bin
Recycling materials no longer need to be separated into different bins
Rigid Plastic Packaging marked:
through
(some exceptions apply)
Plant Pots and Trays (no cell packs)
Glass bottles and jars
BI-WEEKLY GARBAGE
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• Plastic • Diapers• Cigarette butts• Feminine hygiene products• Leaf and yard waste• Vacuum bags
• Recyclable and organic materials
• Hazardous waste (medication, batteries, paint, etc.)
• Yard waste
DO NOT INCLUDE DO NOT INCLUDE
Other Items
1 - Sorting Guide
• Cold wood ashes (wet and in a compostable bag)
• Dryer lint
• Feathers and hair
Vacuum
Bag
• Plastic corks
• Cotton swabs
• Drinking pouches
(wet, bagged and
• Black plastic• Styrofoam• Plastic bags and film• Drinking glasses and window
glass• Ceramics• Plastic toys• Wrappers (candy and chips)
• Motor oil bottles• LCBO and beer bottles• Paper cups• Paper plates• Soiled paper• Tissues and paper towel• Waxed cardboard• Waxed or foil-coated paper
Paint cans (Lids removed)
Aerosol, beverage, and food cans
Boxboard
Quick Tip
Download the Simcoe County Collects App and don't forget your collection day!
DO NOT INCLUDE
No need to separate!
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CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTSSorting Guide ..................................................Warden's Message and ERRC Update ................ Tipping Fees and Drop-off Facilities ...........Green Bin and Garbage Requirements ........January - Recycling Requirements ............... February - New Curbside Collection ..............March - Grow your Green Bin .....................April - Yard Waste Collection ...................... May - Bulky Item Collection ..........................June - Clothing Collection ...........................July - Household Hazardous Waste ...........August - Waste Drop-off Facility Tips ......... September - Electronics Collection ............October - Simcoe County Collects App .....November - Battery Collection Week .......... December - Create Memories, Not Waste ... January 2021 - Christmas Tree Collection ..
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Warden's MessageThe County of Simcoe has a long tradition of leadership in Solid Waste Management services and programs. We know that curbside waste collection is important to our residents and we have worked with our collection contractor to address the impacts to service levels that occurred in 2019. To bring consistency and predictability back to your weekly curbside waste collections and to support the growth of our green bin program, the County is joining other municipalities across Ontario in alternating curbside collection weeks for some of your materials.
Starting February 3, 2020, households within the County of Simcoe will receive garbage and recycling collections on alternating weeks, while green bin collection will continue every week.
Collection days are not changing, but collection times will be adjusted. Residents are reminded to have materials out to their curb by 7 a.m. on their regular collection day. To support with the transition to alternating weeks, residents can
set out two bags/containers of garbage every other week and excess recyclables can be placed in bins, cardboard boxes or see-through bags on recycling collection weeks. As this change moves us to single-stream recycling, your recycling materials no longer need to be separated into different bins. Rest assured that these materials will be sorted later in the process.
To help residents with the transition, the County has offered a free blue bin through a voucher program that runs until February 28, 2020 or while quantities last.
This change will assist in addressing labour challenges experienced by our waste collection contractor by reducing the number of collection vehicles required each day. We understand that this is a major change for our residents, however it will support the environment, encourage residents to positively adjust their waste habits, and help us control contractual costs.
By working together, we can all use our green bins more,
reduce the amount of single-use plastics, cans and containers used, and continue to be leaders in increasing our diversion. The County’s website (www.simcoe.ca/collectionschange) has helpful information about this transition, including tips on using your green bin and storing recycling materials.
In addition to this change, 2020 will see the County continue to deliver other curbside innovative services including the collection of textiles, leaf and yard waste, electronics and batteries. Our Waste Management facilities are among the best in the province and we continue to enhance our landfill and transfer centre programs to support diversion and provide convenience to our residents.
Thank you for your understanding. Our staff are here to assist you with this change in curbside waste collection, and you have our commitment that we always strive to provide the very best service possible.
George CornellCounty of Simcoe Warden
Recycling materials no longer need to be separated into different bins
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Environmental Resource Recovery Centre
simcoe.ca/ERRCFor up-to-date information or to sign up for e-mail updates, please visit:
SIMCOE COUNTY COLLECTS APP
View your upcoming collection schedule
Receive notifications
Search the Waste Wizard
Locate waste facilities
Faced with rising costs, new provincial waste regulations and closure of County landfills, the County of Simcoe is working to manage our waste differently.
Currently under development at 2976 Horseshoe Valley Road West in Springwater, the Environmental Resource Recovery Centre (ERRC) will process green bin organics into valuable compost or fertilizer and manage the transfer of garbage and recycling.
The County promotes organics collection to help prolong the life of our existing landfills. Only 40 per cent of organics material is being diverted from curbside garbage, but approximately 55 per cent of what we throw in the
garbage can go in the green bin. As we learn to compost more, the importance of managing organics within Simcoe County increases. By processing organics locally, the County can reduce emissions from transporting organic material, which currently travels 3600 km a week to an external processing facility.
The planning approvals process is ongoing as the County continues to complete necessary studies on the site through 2020. As part of the development process, the County recently completed the reforestation/restoration of 11 hectares of land, planting more than 21,000 trees within our green and growing Simcoe County Forests.
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• Materials must be separated to avoid additional charges.
• Materials not sorted properly into the designated diversion areas cause your load to be charged at the mixed waste rate.
• If you were weighed in, you must be weighed out. Not returning over the scale may incur a significant charge, making you ineligible for service until the charge is paid.
Free
Leaf and Yard Waste
Electronics
Scrap Metal
Residential HHW
Concrete Rubble
Residential Organics
Propane Tanks
Textiles / Reusable Clothing
Recyclables and Cardboard
$75/tonne
Wood (limitations apply)
Drywall (clean)
Shingles (clean)
Brush
Garbage
Bulky Rigid Plastics
Pressure Treated Wood
Mattresses or Box springs
Window Glass
Commercial Organics
$155/tonne Minimum charge $5/load
$10 each plus weight
Tipping Fees charged at drop-off facilities
$310/tonne Minimum charge $10/load
CFC bearing appliances $15
Mixed waste, improperly separated and difficult waste
Disposal fees by common material types are identified below (prices subject to change):
Cooking Oil
Quick Tip
$15/each flat rateCFC Appliances
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Mon – Fri: Sat:
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
610 Old Barrie Road West, Edgar LOL 2E0
ORO
Mon – Fri: Sat:
5715 County Road 64, Stayner L0M 1S0
NOTTAWASAGA
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
470 10th Line, Collingwood L9Y 3Z2Mon – Fri: Sat:
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
COLLINGWOOD TOSORONTIO
Mon – Fri: Sat:
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
6815 Concession Road 4, Everett L0M 1J0
Payment methods include cash, debit, Visa, and MasterCard (except where noted). View tips on page 12 on how to use drop-off facilities
Hours of operation are subject to change. Sites are closed on statutory holidays unless otherwise noted.
NORTH SIMCOE
Mon – Fri: Sat:
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
1700 Golf Link Road, Midland L0L 2J0
Mon - Wed: Sat:
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
5200 County Road 169, Udney L3V 6H7
MARA
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Mon – Fri: Sat:
2960 Line 12, Bradford L3Z 2M4
Yonge St.3 - Tipping Fees and Drop-off Facilities
Mon: Sun (winter):Sun (summer):
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM10:00 AM – 4:00 PM10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
4546 Upper Big Chute Road, Coldwater L0K 1E0
MATCHEDASH CASH ONLY OPEN: • EASTER MONDAY• VICTORIA DAY• CIVIC HOLIDAY• LABOUR DAY • THANKSGIVING DAY
Waste Drop-off Facilities
ACCEPTSHOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS
WASTE
ACCEPTSHOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS
WASTE
ACCEPTSHOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS
WASTE
ACCEPTSHOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS
WASTE
WEST GWILLIMBURY
ACCEPTSHOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS
WASTE
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Remove plastic packaging from food and place food scraps in the kitchen bin.
Place securely-latched green bin at the curb weekly by 7 a.m. on your collection day. Maximum weight limit per container is 20 kg (44 lbs).
Weekly Green Bin Requirements
Acceptable Pet Waste
• Household Pet Faeces should be bagged using certified compostable bags • Kitty Litter – no plastic kitty litter liners• Hamster/guinea pig cage bedding (wood and cedar shavings) • Newspaper from bottom of bird cages
Step One
Empty kitchen bin into the green bin frequently. Wrap organics in newspaper or use paper and/or certified compostable bags. Place bagged pet waste inside the green bin. Look for these symbols:
Plastic bags or bio-degradable bags are not permitted in the green bin.
Step Two
Step Three
Don't forget th
at
Pet Waste
goes
in the Green Bin
ORGANICS COLLECTION WILL CONTINUE TO OCCUR EVERY WEEK
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Bi-weekly Garbage Requirements
County of Simcoe GarbageTag 123456
TAG PLACEMENT Place tag on the uppermost article
inside the container or place tag around the neck of the bag.
County of Simcoe GarbageTag 123456
PRICE PER GARBAGE TAG
$3
per tag sold in sheets of 5
County of Simcoe GarbageTag 123456
GARBAGE TAGS
UP TO 6 BAGS Additional bags over the 2 bag limit must
have a County garbage tag affixed. Maximum 6 additional tagged bags or
containers.
For a list of tag outlets, visit simcoe.ca or contact Service Simcoe
WEIGHT and VOLUME PER CONTAINER
2 untagged bags and up to 6 tagged bags for a maximum of
8 bags or containers bi-weekly per property.
To ensure collection follow volume and weight limits:
Maximum size is 80 L or 90 x 75 cm bag.
Maximum weight per container is 20 kg. or 44 lbs.
1 extra garbage container on your first garbage collection day after Christmas
GARBAGE LIMITS
EXTRA BAG DAY
X6
For additional waste, garbage tags must be affixed.
If you use a larger container, use a standard size garbage bag (90 x 75 cm)
to avoid exceeding volume and weight limits.
GARBAGE COLLECTION
TIPS
Alternate weeks effective the week of February 3, 2020.
See calendar pages to determine garbage collection weeks or download
the free 'Simcoe County Collects' app to receive collection day reminders
and service alerts.
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Rinse food residue from containers and remove and include lids. Place containers loose in the recycling box. Cardboard should be flattened and tied in bundles (max. 75 cm x 75 cm x 20 cm).
Paper and containers no longer need to be separated. If you don't know what can be recycled, check the Sorting Guide on page one or, please visit: simcoe.ca/wastewizard.
Please remember to:
Recyclables
PAPER AND CONTAINERS
Must be curbside by 7 a.m. on your bi-weekly collection day. Extra/overflow recycling may be put in clear bags. Do not overload recycling boxes. To reduce wind-blown litter, boxes may be stacked.
Bi-weekly Recycling Requirements
Recycling materials no longer need to be separated into different bins
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Christmas Tree Collection Week: ZONE 1 ONLY
New Year's Day Waste collection delayed one day for the remainder of the week
Christmas Trees must be at the curb by 7 a.m. on Monday of your collection week. View your zone on p.8 and set-out requirements on p.17.
2020
Waste facilities closed
JANUARY
Christmas Tree Collection Week: ZONE 2 ONLY
Christmas Tree Collection Week: ZONE 1 ONLY
Christmas Tree Collection Week: ZONE 2 ONLY
CHANGES COMING IN FEBRUARY!
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RecyclingGreen Bin Organics
WEEK TWOWEEK ONEGarbage
Green Bin Organics
Starting February 3, 2020, garbage and recycling alternating weeks, green bin collection weekly.
NEW YEAR NEW
CURBSIDE COLLECTION
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Family Day
2020FEBRUARY
Waste
facilities closed
Recycling and Organics ONLY
Garbage and Organics ONLY
Recycling and Organics ONLY
Garbage and Organics ONLY
Inclement weather may affect your waste collection! Sign up for free collection alerts at:
simcoe.ca/wastereminder
Quick Tip
Please don't place waste on snowbanks, if recycling materials are hit by snow-removal equipment, it is the resident’s responsibility to clean it up.
ZONE 2 ONLY
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Grow Your Green Bin
• Household Pet Faeces must be contained in certified compostable bags
• Kitty Litter – all types• Hamster/guinea pig cage
bedding (wood and cedar shavings)
• Newspaper from bottom of bird cages
• Kitty litter and pet waste must be contained in newspaper or certified compostable bags, look for these symbols:
• Remember that biodegradable and plastic bags, plastic liners and litter boxes are not accepted in the green bin.
• Pet waste can be put into the green bin as the high technology processing system utilized by the County can safely manage pet waste. Don't place pet waste in a backyard composter or directly apply to gardens as it contains bacteria. The backyard composting process does not reach the temperatures required to kill harmful bacteria.
• Maximum limit per green bin is 20 Kg (44 lbs.). If you need more bins please call Service Simcoe at 1-800-263-3199.
Acceptable Pet Waste
Green bin collection remains weekly
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Daylight Saving Time Starts
2020MARCH
Recycling and Organics ONLY
Garbage and Organics ONLY
Recycling and Organics ONLY
Garbage and Organics ONLY
First Day of Spring
Garbage and Organics ONLY Quick Tip
Wood ashes can remain hot enough to cause a fire for days. Wood ashes must be completely cold and placed in a compostable bag for collection in the green bin.
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Yard Waste CollectionBi-weekly yard waste collection takes place during specific weeks in the spring and fall. Determine your collection area/week by looking at the map. Place material out for collection by 7 a.m. on Monday of your collection week. Collection will occur during the week, not necessarily on your garbage day.
Use kraft paper yard waste bags, compostable bags, cardboard boxes, or open-ended rigid containers for your yard waste.
Acceptable Materials • Leaves• Grass• Garden waste• Cornstalks• Brush straw
bales
Unacceptable Materials • Pet waste• Flowerpots• Rocks• Stumps• Plastic bags• Kitchen waste• Lumber• Dirt
NEWTECUMSETH
CFBBORDEN
MIDLAND
SPRINGWATER
ESSA
ORO-MEDONTE
BRADFORDWEST
GWILLIMBURY
ADJALA-TOSORONTIO
WASAGABEACH
CLEARVIEW
ORILLIA
COLLINGWOOD
BARRIE
INNISFIL
TINY TAY
SEVERN
PENETANGUISHENE
RAMARA
89
93
12
400
26
11
12
400
9
26
Zone 2
Zone 1
30 cm (12 in)
Bundle with string, maximum 2 m long and 30 cm in diameter
7 cm (2.75 in)
2 m (6.5 ft)
The County reserves the right to refuse unreasonable quantities set out for curbside collection.
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Good Friday
Easter
Monday
2020APRIL
Waste
facilities closed
Waste facilities
closed
Garbage and Organics ONLY
Garbage and Organics ONLY
Recycling and Organics ONLY
Leaf and Yard Collection Week: ZONE 1 ONLY
Leaf and Yard Collection Week: ZONE 2 ONLY
Recycling and Organics ONLY
Garbage and Organics ONLY
Styrofoam trays, take-out containers and cups
go in the garbage
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Available June through to the last week of September. Call 1-800-263-3199. Maximum of five items per scheduled collection. Material must be at the curb by 7 a.m. on your scheduled bulky collection day. Payment and a list of items to be collected are required at the time of booking. Appointments must be booked in advance.
This service is subject to availability, book early to avoid disappointment.
5items for
$40
Acceptable Materials • Mattresses and
boxsprings*• Furniture • Electronics• Appliances*
(including CFC)• Metal• Wood Waste
• Bath Fixtures• Carpeting bundled
and rolled (Max. 2.5 m X 30 cm in diameter, 1 bundle = 1 item)
Bulky Item Collection
Quick Tip
If you don't have 5 items, team up with neighbours and get more bang for your buck!
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 may apply for mattresses, boxsprings, and CFC appliances such as fridges, water coolers, AC units, etc.
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2020MAYQuick
Tip
Needles should never go into the garbage or recycling. Please take them back to the pharmacy or a household hazardous waste facility for safe and free disposal.
Victoria Day
Waste facilities
closed
Leaf and Yard Collection Week: ZONE 2 ONLY
Leaf and Yard Collection Week: ZONE 1 ONLY
Garbage and Organics ONLY
Leaf and Yard Collection Week: ZONE 2 ONLY
Recycling and Organics ONLY
Leaf and Yard Collection Week: ZONE 1 ONLY
Garbage and Organics ONLY
Leaf and Yard Collection Week: ZONE 2 ONLY
Recycling and Organics ONLY
Garbage and Organics ONLY
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Acceptable Materials
must be DRY and odour free
• Used clothing• Towels and pillows• Clean undergarments• Linens• Coats and Hats • Scarves • Belts and purses
• Backpacks• Luggage• Shoes, socks and
mittens in pairs (wrap with elastic to hold together)
Unacceptable Materials
• Damp/wet items• Single shoes/
socks/mittens• Small fabric scraps• Garbage• Dirty items
Clothing Collection
Geo rgian B ay
Lake Simcoe
ADJALA-TOSORONTIO
BARRIE
BRADFORDWEST
GWILLIMBURY
CFBBORDEN
CLEARVIEW
COLLINGWOOD
ESSA INNISFIL
MIDLAND
NEWTECUMSETH
ORILLIA
ORO-MEDONTE
PENETANGUISHENE
RAMARA
SEVERN
SPRINGWATER
TAYTINY
WASAGABEACH
93
52
11
12
89
400
9
26
400
11
NO COLLECTION
WEEK 1
WEEK 2
µ
If you already donate used clothing, please continue to do so. Alternatively, help us keep textiles out of the garbage!
A special curbside collection of used clothing and textiles will occur in June. Textiles placed out for collection must be dry and odour free but may be torn, stained, etc. as these can be made into industrial rags and some textile fibres can be recycled. Watch for information and a textile bag in your mail. Place extra material into clear bags for collection. Sealed bags must be out on your regular collection day at 7 a.m. of your specific week. The County reserves the right to refuse collection of improperly set-out or ineligible material.
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Clothing Collection Week: Week 1 ONLY June 15 - 19
Clothing Collection Week: Week 2 ONLY June 22 - 26
Grass Clippings - Cut it and leave it, it's better for your lawn Clippings contain Phosphorus, Nitrogen, and Potassium - three major nutrients for your lawn! Grass clippings put nutrients back in the soil, they contain 80 - 85% water and decompose quickly.
2020JUNE Call for Bulky Collection this Month
Leaf and Yard Collection Week: ZONE 1 ONLY
Leaf and Yard Collection Week: ZONE 2 ONLY
Recycling and Organics ONLY
Garbage and Organics ONLY
Recycling and Organics ONLY
Garbage and Organics ONLY
Recycling and Organics ONLY
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Acceptable Materials
• Paints and stains • Oil, transmission, and
antifreeze fluids• Batteries• Fire extinguishers• Oil filters and containers• Fluorescent bulbs and tubes• Gasoline (containers cannot
be returned)• Solvents
• Household cleaners• Swimming pool chemicals• Pharmaceuticals• Mercury thermostats• Pesticides (fungicides,
herbicides, insecticides)• Fertilizers• Propane tanks and cylinders• Needles and syringes
(in approved containers)
Unacceptable Materials
Household Hazardous WasteSee page 3 for facilities where residential Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) materials can be disposed of safely and free of charge.
Ensure containers are clearly labelled, secured, and leak-proof. Never combine products and keep HHW materials separate from other materials in your load, as explosive or poisonous chemical reactions may occur. For commercial hazardous waste, visit
simcoe.ca/waste
• Explosives (spent fireworks, flares, ammunition, and gun powder), smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, etc.
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Call for Bulky Collection this Month
11 - Household Hazardous Waste
2020JULYCanada Day Waste facilities
closed
Freeze, leave to harden, or place in a paper bag. You may also take it to a selected
Waste Management Facility at no cost.
Small amounts of Cooking Oil go in the Green Bin
Leaf and Yard Collection Week: ZONE 1 ONLY Garbage and Organics ONLY
Leaf and Yard Collection Week: ZONE 2 ONLY Recycling and Organics ONLY
Leaf and Yard Collection Week: ZONE 1 ONLY
Leaf and Yard Collection Week: ZONE 2 ONLY
Recycling and Organics ONLY
Garbage and Organics ONLY
Recycling and Organics ONLY
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Waste Drop-off Facilities Tips• Busy times are on Saturdays and early in the
week; avoid these days if possible.
• Material not properly sorted into the designated diversion area cause your entire load to be charged at the mixed-waste rate of $310/tonne
• Separate materials in your load. Divertible materials may be free or qualify for a reduced fee (see page 3 for more information).
• There is a minimum fee of $5 for disposal; avoid coming to the facility with small loads.
• Propane cylinders are accepted free of charge but please do not put them in the garbage or recycling. Notify site staff upon arrival at the facility as they are managed differently for health and safety reasons.
• All vehicles must enter the scale on a green light and declare what type of waste materials you have.
• Due to health and safety policies, staff can not assist with the lifting or removal of waste from vehicles.
• Prior to leaving the site, vehicles must return to the scale. The computerized weigh scale system calculates waste disposal charges.
• Payment is due prior to leaving the site.
SIMCOECOUNTY COLLECTS
APP
View your upcoming collection schedule
Receive notifications
Locate waste facilities
Search the Waste Wizard
SIMCOE COUNTY COLLECTS APP
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Call for Bulky Collection this Month 2020AUGUST
Civic Holiday Waste facilities
closed
Recycling and Organics ONLY
Garbage and Organics ONLY
Recycling and Organics ONLY
Garbage and Organics ONLY
Garbage and Organics ONLY
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Unacceptable Materials• Packing material and boxes• Disk/games, batteries, and toys• Coffee pots• Light bulbs• Large appliances
Acceptable Materials
Electronics CollectionHelp us keep electronic waste out of the landfill. A special collection for electronics and small electrical items will occur during September. Delete all personal data and place bags and larger loose items out at the curb on your regular collection day at 7 a.m. of your specific week. The County reserves the right to refuse collection if improperly set-out or over-weight (20 kg).
Geo rgian B ay
Lake Simcoe
ADJALA-TOSORONTIO
BARRIE
BRADFORDWEST
GWILLIMBURY
CFBBORDEN
CLEARVIEW
COLLINGWOOD
ESSA INNISFIL
MIDLAND
NEWTECUMSETH
ORILLIA
ORO-MEDONTE
PENETANGUISHENE
RAMARA
SEVERN
SPRINGWATER
TAYTINY
WASAGABEACH
93
52
11
12
89
400
9
26
400
11
NO COLLECTION
WEEK 1
WEEK 2
µ• Computers, printers, televisions, and monitors
• Cellular phones • Video gaming consoles• Small appliances (toasters,
kettles, electric mixers, etc.)• Personal care (Hair dryers,
electric shavers, etc.)• Cords and small corded
power tools
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Last day to book bulky collection
Electronics Collection: Week 1 Only September 14 - 18Collection
2020SEPTEMBER
Labour Day
Waste facilities
closed
Call for Bulky Collection this Month
Recycling and Organics ONLY
Garbage and Organics ONLY
Electronics Collection: Week 2 Only September 21 - 25Collection
Garbage and Organics ONLY
Garbage and Organics ONLY
Recycling and Organics ONLY
Wish-cycling is the practice of tossing questionable items in the recycling bin. When recycling boxes contain unacceptable items they may be rejected and may end up in the landfill. Don't know where things go? visit, simcoe.ca/wastewizard
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SIMCOE COUNTY COLLECTS APP
The best way to get your waste management information
1. Download the free Simcoe County Collects App
2. Print your own customized collection schedule or, sync with your iCal, Google Calendar or Outlook at simcoe.ca/wastereminder
View your upcoming collection schedule
Receive notifications
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Leaf and Yard Collection Week: ZONE 1 ONLY
Leaf and Yard Collection Week: ZONE 1 ONLY
ThanksgivingWaste facilities
closed
2020OCTOBERPumpkins
can go in the green binGarbage and Organics ONLY
Leaf and Yard Collection Week: ZONE 2 ONLY
Recycling and Organics ONLY
Garbage and Organics ONLY
Recycling and Organics ONLY
Leaf and Yard Collection Week: ZONE 2 ONLY
Garbage and Organics ONLY
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Acceptable Materials
Unacceptable Materials
• Rechargeable batteries such as: - NiCad, NiMH, or Lithium Ion (cell phones, laptops, etc.)
• Car batteries• Industrial batteries and battery packs
BatteryCollectionWATCH FOR BATTERY RECYCLING BAGS IN YOUR MAIL
1. Collect dry cell, single-use, AA, AAA, C, D, 9-Volt and button batteries (No rechargeable NiCad, NiMN, Lithium Ion, car batteries, battery packs or industrial batteries)
2. Place acceptable batteries into the battery bag and seal using the zip tab
3. Place bag beside your recycling bin on your regular collection day during the first full week of November only.
ALL ZONES: Your collection will occur on your regular collection day during the
week of November 2.
Unacceptable batteries may be taken to a Household Hazardous
Waste Facility for free
• AA, AAA, C, D, and 9-Volt • alkaline-manganese• carbon zinc • zinc air dry cell batteries • button batteries
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2020NOVEMBERDaylight Saving
Time Ends
Remembrance Day
Battery Collection Week: ALL ZONES November 2 - 6 ONLY Leaf and Yard Collection Week: ZONE 1 ONLY
Waste facilities closed
Recycling and Organics ONLY
Leaf and Yard Collection Week: ZONE 2 ONLY
Leaf and Yard Collection Week: ZONE 1 ONLY
Garbage and Organics ONLY
Leaf and Yard Collection Week: ZONE 2 ONLY
Recycling and Organics ONLY
Leaf and Yard Collection Week: ZONE 1 ONLY
Garbage and Organics ONLY
Recycling and Organics ONLY
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Unwanted Christmas light strands (bulbs removed) can be taken to County waste facilities for free!
Ribbons, bows, and foil-like gift wrap go in the garbage
Create Memories, Not Waste• This holiday season instead of giving more stuff,
try giving a shared experience, such as tickets to a movie, season passes, concert or sporting event. After the holidays, save and reuse items like boxes, wrapping paper, gift bags, ribbons, cookie tins, and decorations for next year or for kids' crafts.
• The holiday season usually means increased waste. Help us maximize collection efficiency by flattening all boxes and paper.
• Sort recycling carefully and ensure waste is curbside by 7 a.m. on your bi-weekly collection day.
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Waste collection delayed one day for the rest of the week
New Year’s Day
First Day of Winter
ChristmasWaste facilities closed
Waste collection delayed one day for the restof the week
16 - Create Memories, Not Waste
Waste facilities
closed at noon
2020DECEMBER
Waste facilities closed
EXTRA BAG One extra garbage container on your first
garbage collection day after Christmas
Leaf and Yard Collection Week: ZONE 1 ONLY
Leaf and Yard Collection Week: ZONE 2 ONLY
Garbage and Organics ONLY
Recycling and Organics ONLY
Recycling and Organics ONLY
Garbage and Organics ONLY
Recycling and Organics ONLY
Extra bagWaste facilities closed
Boxing Day
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Christmas Tree Collection
Consult the map on page 8 to determine your collection weeks or download the Simcoe County Collects app
• Remove plastic tree bags, decorations, and stands. Trees must be out to the curb by 7 a.m. on Monday of your collection week.
• Collection will occur during the week, not necessarily on your garbage day.
• The maximum size is 2 m; if longer, cut into smaller sections.
• To ensure collection, trees must be clearly visible and not frozen into snowbanks. Collection crews will not climb snowbanks to retrieve or dig out trees
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2021JANUARYWaste collection
delayed one day for the rest of the week
New Year’s DayWaste facilities closedDOWNLOAD
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Christmas Tree Collection Week: ZONE 1 ONLY
Recycling and Organics ONLY
Christmas Tree Collection Week: ZONE 1 ONLY
Christmas Tree Collection Week: ZONE 2 ONLY
Garbage and Organics ONLY
Christmas Tree Collection Week: ZONE 2 ONLY
Garbage and Organics ONLY
Recycling and Organics ONLY
Extra bag Extra bag Extra bag Extra bag
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Service Simcoe(705) 735-6901 (local to Midhurst)
(800) 263-3199 (toll-free) Monday – Friday 8 AM – 5 PM
Administrative Centre1110 Highway 26Midhurst, OntarioL9X 1N6
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