Simcoe County Garbage Schedule Helper: 2026 Calendar, Collects App, Garbage Cart, Green Bin and Recycling Changes
This Simcoe County guide is built for the real resident question: “Is this my garbage week, recycling week, yard waste week, or do I need a waste drop-off facility?” Start with the official Simcoe County Collects app or 2026 calendar, then use the action cards below for carts, missed pickup, Emterra recycling, bulky items, cottage/private-road exceptions, yard waste and drop-off facilities.
Quick Answer: How to Check the Simcoe County Garbage Schedule
Use the official Simcoe County Collects app or the County’s online collection schedule page. Residents can view a customized address schedule, get weekly reminders, receive service alerts, check waste drop-off information, or download a print-friendly 2026 calendar. Garbage carts are collected bi-weekly, organics are collected weekly, and recycling is now managed by Circular Materials with Emterra collecting recycling on its behalf.
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Search your address
Do not guess by township, neighbour, old zone or saved calendar. The County schedule tool gives a customized collection schedule without making you remember the zone.
Confirm the service stream
Green bin organics are weekly, garbage is bi-weekly, recycling runs opposite garbage weeks, and yard waste has special collection windows.
Set out by 7 a.m.
Put carts at the curb by 7 a.m. on your regular collection day. Separate trucks and routes mean pickup times can differ for garbage, organics and recycling.
For most households, the simple memory rule is: organics every week, garbage every other week, recycling on the opposite week, and yard waste or Christmas trees only during the special collection windows shown in your official calendar.
What Simcoe County Residents Usually Need Today
Most visitors need one practical answer before collection morning, after a missed cart, during a move, or before loading a vehicle for a waste drop-off site.
I need my pickup day
Open the County collection schedule page or Simcoe County Collects app, enter your address, and confirm whether tomorrow is garbage, organics, recycling, yard waste or another special collection.
I need recycling help
Residential recycling is managed by Circular Materials and collected by Emterra. Use Emterra for missed recycling collection, recycling bin inquiries and recycling questions.
My cart was not collected
Check whether the cart was out by 7 a.m., accessible, not blocked, closed, and on the right week. Contact Service Simcoe for garbage or organics misses.
I have furniture or a mattress
Bulky item collection is year-round by appointment only. Book through Service Simcoe and pay the current fee before placing items out.
Official Simcoe County Collection Calendar, App and Zone Tools
Simcoe County provides a digital collection schedule, a print-friendly 2026 calendar, pickup calendar locations at local town halls and waste drop-off facilities, and the Simcoe County Collects app. Your zone matters for special collections, but the easiest path is still to enter your address and get a customized schedule.
Collection Schedule page
Use the County page to download the app, print the 2026 calendar, find your zone, sign up for email/phone/iCal reminders, or access a customized address schedule.
Open County scheduleSimcoe County Collects
The app gives customized schedules, weekly reminders, service alerts, waste drop-off information, Waste Wizard search and collection-service problem reporting.
Open app listingThis map is local context only. It does not replace the official address-based schedule. For your actual Simcoe County garbage pickup day, use the County schedule page or the Simcoe County Collects app.
Simcoe County Cart Cycle: Garbage, Organics and Recycling
The County-wide collection rhythm is easy when you separate the three main streams. Garbage and recycling alternate by week, while organics are collected weekly.
🗑️ Garbage cart
Garbage carts are collected bi-weekly. The cart must be accessible, out by 7 a.m. and prepared according to County cart rules.
If garbage does not fit in the cart with the lid closed, use properly tagged extra garbage bags and follow the current County tag limits and placement rules.
🟢 Organics cart
Organics are collected weekly. If you regularly have overflow organics, the County offers an additional organics cart with an administration fee.
Overflow organics may be set out in the old green bin or a compostable bag placed two feet from the cart, following County guidance.
🔵 Recycling cart
Residential recycling in Simcoe County is now managed by Circular Materials and collected by Emterra. Recycling runs opposite garbage weeks.
Pickup times may differ from garbage and organics because separate trucks and routes are used.
Green bin weekly. Garbage week, then recycling week. Yard waste and Christmas trees follow special collection windows. The app keeps these moving parts from becoming a fridge-calendar headache.
Simcoe County Set-Out Rules: What to Do Before 7 a.m.
A correct calendar is not enough. Carts and materials still need to be visible, accessible, prepared correctly, and placed at the curb on time.
Pickup-ready setup
- Check the County schedule or Simcoe County Collects app.
- Place carts and accepted materials at the curb by 7 a.m.
- Keep carts accessible and not blocked by vehicles or snowbanks.
- Use the correct week for garbage versus recycling.
- Keep organics out weekly.
- Use garbage tags for extra garbage bags outside the cart.
- Follow special preparation for yard waste, Christmas trees and bulky items.
Common missed-collection triggers
- Putting carts out after 7 a.m.
- Putting out garbage on a recycling week.
- Putting recycling questions through the garbage contact path.
- Blocking carts with parked cars, snowbanks or construction material.
- Putting bulky items out without an appointment.
- Putting yard waste out outside the special collection period.
- Assuming private roads, cottages or condominiums always receive County curbside service.
Service Simcoe guidance says extra garbage that does not fit in the cart must be bagged separately with a garbage tag attached, placed two feet away from other carts or objects, and limited to the current maximum of tagged bags per bi-weekly property collection.
Simcoe County Recycling Change in 2026: Circular Materials and Emterra
Starting January 1, 2026, residential recycling in Simcoe County is managed by Circular Materials under Ontario’s producer-led recycling system. Emterra collects recycling on behalf of Circular Materials. Residents continue using their existing recycling carts and the same collection day, but pickup times may differ from garbage and organics.
Emterra is the recycling contact
For recycling questions, missed recycling collections or recycling bin inquiries, use Emterra at 1-888-597-1541 or customercareont@emterra.ca.
Open Circular Materials SimcoeRecycling runs opposite garbage
The 2026 recycling guide says recycling runs opposite garbage weeks. Use the app or schedule to confirm whether your area is Zone 1 or Zone 2.
Christmas and New Year’s Day
Circular Materials’ recycling calendar says recycling is not collected on Christmas Day or New Year’s Day; collection is pushed to the following day if your recycling day falls on one of those holidays.
Non-residential recycling rules changed differently. Businesses and institutions should not assume residential recycling pickup still applies. Use Simcoe County’s business recycling-change guidance or contact the County for cart removal and service questions.
Simcoe County Leaf and Yard Waste Collection
Leaf and yard waste collection is not every week all year. In 2026, the County announced that regular leaf and yard waste collection restarted during the weeks of April 6 and April 13, on residents’ garbage collection weeks, with four collection weeks through April and May. This program does not apply to the cities of Barrie and Orillia.
Set out Monday by 7 a.m.
Place leaf and yard waste at the curb by 7 a.m. on the Monday of your collection week. Collection may occur any day during that week, so leave it curbside if it is not picked up on your exact garbage day.
Bags, boxes, containers and bundles
Use kraft paper yard waste bags, cardboard boxes, or open-ended rigid containers. Brush must be bundled and secured properly.
Not Barrie or Orillia
The County’s leaf and yard waste restart notice states the program does not apply to the cities of Barrie and Orillia. Those cities use their own local waste guidance.
For yard waste weeks, the truck may not arrive on your exact garbage day. The County tells residents to leave material curbside if it is not collected immediately.
Bulky Items in Simcoe County: Appointment-Only Furniture, Mattresses and Appliances
Bulky items are not “extra garbage.” In the County of Simcoe, bulky collection is year-round by appointment only, with a listed cost of $60 for every five items. You must book with Service Simcoe, provide payment and list the items at the time of booking.
Call Service Simcoe
Call 1-800-263-3199 to book bulky item collection. Do not place furniture or appliances out just because it is garbage week.
Open bulky item pageOut by 7 a.m. on scheduled pickup day
Material must be placed curbside by 7 a.m. on the scheduled bulky pickup day, and the curb must be accessible and not blocked by parked cars or other obstacles.
Some items cost extra
The County rate schedule lists extra flat fees for mattresses/box springs and CFC-bearing appliances. Verify the live rate schedule before booking.
Simcoe County Waste Drop-Off Facilities and Household Hazardous Waste Depots
The County operates eight waste drop-off locations and five Household Hazardous Waste depots. Use the official waste drop-off page or the Simcoe County Collects app to find the nearest facility, accepted materials, hours, tipping rates and holiday closures.
Use the official facility finder
Waste facilities can accept materials that do not belong at the curb, but accepted items and rates vary by site. Always confirm before driving.
Open waste drop-offsHazardous waste needs special handling
Paint, chemicals, oil, propane, batteries and other household hazardous waste should use official HHW depot guidance, not curbside carts.
Open HHW pageDo not assume every site is open
County waste sites are generally closed on statutory holidays unless otherwise posted. Facility hours and accepted materials can vary, so check the official page first.
Do not load a vehicle with mixed waste and hope every site takes it. Use the County drop-off page or app to check accepted items, fees, closest site and operating hours.
Waste Collection by Property Type in Simcoe County
This matters because not every property with a Simcoe County address receives the same curbside service. The County’s schedule page notes that the schedule tool provides information for single-family homes on municipal streets and that not all private roads, cottages, condominiums and seasonal properties receive County curbside waste collection.
Use the County schedule tool
If your property receives regular County curbside collection, enter your address in the schedule tool or app and follow the customized calendar.
Check exceptions first
Do not assume County curbside pickup applies. Use the County’s cottage/seasonal and private-road exception guidance or contact Service Simcoe.
Ask before using curbside rules
Condominiums, private developments, multi-unit residences and businesses may have different collection rules, applications or service providers.
A Simcoe mailing address is not enough to confirm curbside service. Use the address lookup and call Service Simcoe at 1-800-263-3199 if the app cannot clearly confirm service.
Missed Garbage, Organics or Recycling Collection in Simcoe County
The correct contact depends on which stream was missed. Garbage and organics are County-managed. Recycling is managed by Circular Materials and collected by Emterra in 2026.
Quick self-check
- Was it your scheduled collection day?
- Was it garbage week or recycling week?
- Were materials out by 7 a.m.?
- Were carts accessible and not blocked?
- Were extra bags tagged and placed correctly?
- Was yard waste in an accepted bag, box, container or bundle?
- Was the missed item actually a bulky item requiring an appointment?
Contact Emterra
For missed recycling collection, recycling bin inquiries and recycling questions, contact Emterra at 1-888-597-1541 or customercareont@emterra.ca.
Open recycling supportContact Service Simcoe
For missed garbage or organics carts, contact Service Simcoe at service@simcoe.ca or 1-800-263-3199. Use the app for service alerts and problem reporting where available.
Open Service SimcoeSnowbanks, Long Driveways, Rural Roads and Collection Access
Simcoe County collection can be affected by snowbanks, private-road access, long driveways, parked vehicles, storm delays, rural road conditions and blocked carts. The app is useful because it can send service-impact alerts when conditions change.
Keep the curb accessible
Do not hide carts or yard waste behind snowbanks. Keep collection material visible, reachable and safe for the truck.
Check private-road exceptions
Not all private roads receive curbside service. If your address is rural, seasonal, cottage or private-road based, use the County exception guidance.
Vehicles and obstacles matter
If the cart is blocked by a car, trailer, snow pile or construction bin, collection may fail even if the calendar is correct.
New Simcoe County Resident Checklist: Set Up Collection Once
If you just moved to Simcoe County, do this before the first collection morning. It will prevent wrong-week garbage, recycling-contact confusion, missed yard waste, unbooked bulky items and unnecessary landfill trips.
Set your schedule
- Open the County collection schedule page.
- Enter your exact address.
- Download Simcoe County Collects.
- Turn on weekly reminders and service alerts.
- Confirm whether your property receives County curbside service.
- Save Service Simcoe: 1-800-263-3199 and service@simcoe.ca.
Plan disposal properly
- Separate garbage, organics, recycling, yard waste and bulky items.
- Use Emterra for recycling questions.
- Book bulky items before placing them curbside.
- Use waste drop-off facilities for accepted depot materials.
- Use HHW depots for hazardous waste.
- Check fees before driving to any site.
Official Simcoe County Garbage Schedule Links
Use these official resources for final decisions because calendars, fees, recycling contacts, drop-off hours, accepted materials and service exceptions can change.
Simcoe County Garbage Schedule FAQ
How do I check my Simcoe County garbage pickup day?
Use the County of Simcoe Collection Schedule page or the Simcoe County Collects app. Enter your address to view your customized schedule, reminders, service alerts and drop-off information.
Is garbage collected every week in Simcoe County?
No. Garbage carts are collected bi-weekly. Organics are collected weekly, and recycling runs opposite garbage weeks.
What time should carts be out in Simcoe County?
Carts should be accessible and at the curb by 7 a.m. on your regular collection day.
Who collects recycling in Simcoe County in 2026?
Residential recycling is managed by Circular Materials and collected by Emterra. For recycling questions, missed recycling collections or recycling bin inquiries, contact Emterra at 1-888-597-1541 or customercareont@emterra.ca.
Who do I contact for missed garbage or organics?
For missed garbage or organics carts, contact Service Simcoe at service@simcoe.ca or 1-800-263-3199. You can also use the Simcoe County Collects app for alerts and service information.
How does bulky item collection work in Simcoe County?
Bulky collection is year-round by appointment only. The County lists the cost as $60 for every five items. Call Service Simcoe at 1-800-263-3199 to book and provide payment and an item list.
When is leaf and yard waste collected in Simcoe County?
In 2026, the County announced spring leaf and yard waste collection during the weeks of April 6 and April 13, with four collection weeks through April and May, coinciding with garbage collection weeks. Place material out by 7 a.m. Monday of your collection week.
Does the Simcoe County yard waste program apply to Barrie and Orillia?
No. The County’s 2026 spring yard waste notice says the program does not apply to the cities of Barrie and Orillia. Those municipalities use their own local waste systems.
Do cottages, private roads and condos always receive County curbside collection?
No. The County notes that the online tool is for single-family homes on municipal streets and that not all private roads, cottages, condominiums and seasonal properties receive County curbside waste collection.
Where can I take hazardous waste in Simcoe County?
Use the County’s Household Hazardous Waste page or the Simcoe County Collects app to find the correct HHW depot and disposal route. Do not place hazardous waste in curbside carts.
How many waste drop-off facilities does Simcoe County operate?
The County operates eight waste drop-off locations and five Household Hazardous Waste depots. Check the official waste drop-off page for site hours, accepted materials and fees.
Editorial and Source Verification Note
This independent Simcoe County garbage schedule guide was refreshed for garbage-collection.org using official County of Simcoe collection schedule, garbage, organics, bulky items, waste drop-off, Service Simcoe, yard waste, and Household Hazardous Waste resources, plus Circular Materials and Emterra recycling guidance for 2026.
Always verify live details with Simcoe County, Simcoe County Collects, Service Simcoe, Circular Materials, Emterra, your property manager, your local municipality or your private hauler before setting out carts, reporting a missed pickup, booking bulky collection, using a waste facility or disposing of hazardous materials.
Final Simcoe County Resident Summary: Bookmark This Before Collection Morning
The safest way to use the Simcoe County garbage schedule is to search your exact address in the County collection tool or Simcoe County Collects app. Organics are weekly, garbage is bi-weekly, recycling is now managed by Circular Materials and collected by Emterra, and yard waste follows special collection windows.
Put carts out by 7 a.m., keep them accessible, use garbage tags for extra bags outside the cart, contact the right service for the right stream, and do not put bulky items out without booking.
If the material is hazardous, bulky, electronic, construction-related, seasonal yard waste, cottage/private-road waste or otherwise confusing, do not guess. Use the County drop-off pages, HHW guidance, Waste Wizard or Service Simcoe before putting it at the curb.