2021 - Simcoe County

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2021WASTE MANAGEMENT CALENDAR

RecyclingGreen Bin Organics

WEEK TWO

Partial Calendar Year

Exciting changes coming in 2021, stay tuned!

Garbage Green Bin Organics

WEEK ONE

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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


• 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!


Sorting Guide ....................................................Warden's Message and Recycling Requirement ..... Green Bin and Garbage Requirements .............Tipping Fees and Drop-off Facilities ..................January - Christmas Tree Collection ................. February - ERRC and Wish-cycling ..................March - Household Hazardous Waste .............April - Yard Waste Collection .......................... May - Bulky Item Collection ............................June - Electronics and Clothing Collection ...........July - Simcoe County Collects App ......................August - Waste Drop-off Facilities Tips ............ September - Big Changes Coming .......................

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Warden's MessageThe County of Simcoe has a long history of providing sustainable Solid Waste Management services and programs to residents within our 16 member municipalities. Following the service impacts that occurred in 2019, the County worked with contractors to bring consistency and predictability back to your weekly curbside waste collections and to support the growth of our green bin program. We also adapted quickly to address impacts as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and worked to ensure this vital service was continued in a safe manner. Since the implementation of our bi-weekly schedule in February 2020, the County has seen a dramatic reduction in the number of service impacts in spite of increased health protocols to protect drivers and residents during the pandemic. We have also witnessed a 35 per cent increase in the amount of green bin organic waste collected and a corresponding decrease in our garbage tonnages.

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a substantial impact on solid waste management services in the County of

Simcoe. As a result of the outbreak, the County reacted quickly to growing health concerns and closed our waste facilities until extensive safety measures could be installed to protect staff and residents. Working quickly to re-open four facilities in short order, before re-opening the remaining three sites and moving to a five-day-a-week schedule for five out of our seven facilities. Despite cancelling textiles and electronics collections, due to COVID-19, we were pleased to offer our residents our annual battery collection and leaf and yard waste pick-ups in spite of the extraordinary circumstances and additional workload as a result of the health precautions. The County announced the approval of a new cart-based collection contract with Miller Waste starting in November 2021. There will be many benefits to storage, transfer to and from curbs, predictability to service and continued growth in our diversion rate as we look to reduce garbage and grow our green bin program.

We look forward to establishing our new normal in terms of the health pandemic and our solid waste management services. Our new contractor and cart-based service will revolutionize waste collection in Simcoe County. We continue to engage with our residents on our solid waste management services as part of our Solid Waste Management Strategy. Our staff are here to meet your current needs and plan sustainable and efficient services for our future, this includes ongoing work on our Environmental Resource Recovery Centre (ERRC). Thank you for your patience and for continuing to work with us as we enhance and move our waste services forward. All the best and stay safe,

George CornellCounty of Simcoe WardenBIG CHANGES

COMING IN LATE 2021

CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS


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

2 - Warden's Message and Recycling Requirements


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.


PRICE PER GARBAGE TAG

$3

per tag sold in sheets of 5


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.

GARBAGE LIMITS

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

See calendar pages to determine garbage collection weeks or

download the free 'Simcoe County Collects'

app to receive collection day reminders and service alerts.


• 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

Tires

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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Sites are closed on statutory holidays unless otherwise noted. Payment methods include cash, debit, Visa, and MasterCard (except where noted).

Waste Drop-off Facilities

1700 Golf Link Road, Midland L0L 2J0

5200 County Road 169, Udney L3V 6H7

2960 Line 12, Bradford L3Z 2M4

Yonge St.

4546 Upper Big Chute Road, Coldwater L0K 1E0

OPEN: • EASTER MONDAY• VICTORIA DAY• CIVIC HOLIDAY• LABOUR DAY • THANKSGIVING DAY

ACCEPTSHOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS

WASTE


WASTE

NORTH SIMCOE MARA MATCHEDASH WEST GWILLIMBURY

610 Old Barrie Road West, Edgar LOL 2E0

ORO

5715 County Road 64, Stayner L0M 1S0

NOTTAWASAGA

470 10th Line, Collingwood L9Y 3Z2

COLLINGWOOD TOSORONTIO

6815 Concession Road 4, Everett L0M 1J0


WASTE


WASTE


WASTE

COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS IN PLACE. ALL PROGRAMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGEAll programs, payment methods and hours of operation are for normal operating conditions and are subject to change as a result of COVID-19

restrictions. If you are planning a visit, contact Service Simcoe at 800-263-3199, [email protected] or download the app for updated info.


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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January2021

Christmas Tree Collection Week: ZONE 1 ONLY

Waste collection delayed one day for the remainder of the week


Waste facilities closed

New Year's Day


Garbage and Organics Week

Recycling and Organics Week

EXTRA BAG EXTRA BAG EXTRA BAG EXTRA BAG


Christmas Tree Collection Week: ZONE 2 ONLY Recycling and Organics Week

Many Happy Returns Putting empty glass wine, beer, or spirit bottles in the Blue Box increases the cost of the recycling program. Take your empties to The Beer Store for a refund instead!


simcoe.ca/ERRCFor up-to-date information or to sign up for e-mail updates, please visit:

Faced with rising costs, new provincial waste regulations and closure of County landfills, the County of Simcoe is working to manage your waste differently. The Environmental Resource Recovery Centre (ERRC) is one Simcoe County solution to limit what we send to landfills and reduce emissions by recovering resources locally. Based on previous curbside waste audit findings it is estimated that 22,500 tonnes of our curbside garbage was organics that should have been diverted through the green bin program in 2019. The value of edible food waste that County residents disposed of in the garbage is worth approximately $46 million per year. By processing organics, the County can reduce

emissions from transporting organic material, which currently travels 3,600 km a week to an external processing facility. Currently under development at 2976 Horseshoe Valley Road West in Springwater, the ERRC will process green bin organics into compost or fertilizer and manage the transfer of garbage and recycling. As part of the development process, the County has recently completed the reforestation/restoration of 11 hectares of land at a 3:1 ratio to mitigate the environmental impacts of the ERRC, planting more than 21,000 trees within our green and growing Simcoe County Forests.

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

WISH-CYCLING

Environmental Resource Recovery Centre

ERRC

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Family Day Waste facilities closedWaste collection occurring





may affect your waste colletion. Sign up for free collection alerts at: simcoe.ca/wastereminder Don't place waste on snowbanks, if recycling materials are hit by snow-removal equipment, it is resident's responsibility to clean up.

Inclement Weather

February 2021


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• Mercury thermostats• Pesticides (fungicides,

herbicides, insecticides)• Fertilizers• Propane tanks and cylinders• Needles and syringes

(in approved containers)

Unacceptable Materials

Household Hazardous WasteSee page 4 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.• Pharmaceuticals

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Daylight Saving Time Starts





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.Garbage and Organics Week

March2021


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

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CLEARVIEW

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COLLINGWOOD

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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



Leaf and Yard Collection Week: ZONE 1 ONLY





Styrofoam trays, take-out containers and

cups go in the garbage Easter Monday



Waste collection occurring


Waste collection occurring

April2021


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 apply for mattresses, boxsprings, and CFC appliances such as fridges, water coolers, AC units, etc.

COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS IN PLACE. ALL PROGRAMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

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Victoria Day





Quick Tip





May 2021

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.

Waste facilities closedWaste collection occurring


If you already donate used clothing, please continue to do so. Alternatively, help us keep textiles out of the garbage! 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.

Help us keep electronic waste out of the landfill. 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.

Electronics Collection

• Packing material and boxes

• Disk/games, batteries, and toys

• Coffee pots• Light bulbs• Large appliances

• 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


Acceptable MaterialsAcceptable 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)


• Damp/wet items• Single shoes/socks/

mittens• Small fabric scraps• Garbage• Dirty items

Clothing Collection

The County reserves the right to refuse collection if improperly set-out or over-

weight (20 kg).

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.

Watch for information and bags in your mail.

Collection

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Call for Bulky Collection this Month

Leaf and Yard Collection Week: ZONE 2





June 2021

Clothing Collection Clothing Collection Week ZONE 1 ONLY

Clothing Collection Week ZONE 2 ONLY Clothing Collection

Garbage and Organics WeekElectronics Collection Week ZONE 1 ONLY Collection

Electronics Collection Week ZONE 2 ONLY Collection

Canada Day Waste facilities closedWaste collection occurring


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

Search the Waste Wizard

Locate waste facilities

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Leaf and Yard Collection Week: ZONE 1 ONLY Garbage and Organics Week








must be at the curb by 7 a.m. on Monday of your collection week. View your zone on page 8.

Yard Waste

Call for Bulky Collection this Month July2021

Electronics Collection Week ZONE 2 ONLY Collection

Canada Day Waste facilities closedWaste collection occurring


OCTOBER 2021Waste 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 4 for more information).

• Insulation and Styrofoam packaging must be bagged to reduce windblown litter.

• 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.

• Vehicles must enter the scale on a green light and declare the type of waste.

• 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.

COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS IN PLACE. ALL PROGRAMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGEAll programs, payment methods and hours of operation are for normal operating conditions and are subject to change as a result of COVID-19

restrictions. If you are planning a visit, contact Service Simcoe at 800-263-3199, [email protected] or download the app for updated info.

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Call for Bulky Collection this Month August 2021

Civic Holiday Waste facilities closedWaste collection occurring

Download the free Simcoe County Collects AppGOT RECYCLING QUESTIONS?


BIG CHANGES

COMING SOONWATCH FOR MORE INFORMATION

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Last day to book bulky collection

Labour Day



NEW CALENDAR Coming Soon!


Waste facilities closedWaste collection occurring

Call for Bulky Collection this Month September 2021




Service Simcoe(705) 735-6901 (local to Midhurst)

(800) 263-3199 (toll-free) Monday – Friday 8 AM – 5 PM

[email protected]

Administrative Centre1110 Highway 26Midhurst, OntarioL9X 1N6

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