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Garbage and Recycling Collection
The County of Simcoe Waste Management Department is responsible for garbage and recycling collection. For all complaints and/or inquiries please visit their website at Organics, Recycling and Garbage - Simcoe County or contact them directly at 705-735-6901 or 1-800-263-3199. Check out the Waste Wizard to learn how to sort items into your garbage, recycling and organics carts.
New Residents: To arrange cart delivery, please contact Service Simcoe Contact Centre at 1-800-263-3199 or email service@simcoe.ca.
Waste Collection Calendar: 2025 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