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:
    đź“ž 1-888-597-1541
    📧 customercareont@emterra.ca

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: 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

Setting the Carts

​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

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