County tree and waste collection after the holidays

A Christmas tree in this undated file image.

Christmas trees and extra garbage will be collected by the County of Simcoe under the following conditions:

Overflow Waste Collection:

• Recycling: If your recycling cart is full, place the overflow in clear bags or blue boxes – no tags required. Flatten and bundle any extra cardboard.
• Garbage: If your garbage cart is full, attach a garbage tag to each extra garbage bag (limit of five). 
• Placement: Keep all additional bags and materials at least two feet from your cart for easy pickup.
• Reminder: Overflow is considered as anything that doesn’t fit into your cart with the lid closed.
• Residents can also visit one of the County’s Waste Drop-off locations to dispose of their garbage and recycling, subject to fees.

Christmas Tree Collection:

• Schedule: Bi-weekly Christmas tree collection will take place throughout January, giving residents several opportunities to dispose of their trees.
• Instructions: Place your tree curbside by 7 a.m. on the Monday of your garbage collection week. Collection may not occur on your regular garbage day, so it's vital to place it out Monday morning to ensure it's collected.
• Preparation: Remove all decorations, lights, and plastic before setting your tree out. Place the tree in a cleared area at the end of your driveway, not in a snowbank, and ensure it is free from snow and ice.

The county's 2025 waste collection calendars will not be mailed to Simcoe County residents this year. Instead, refer to the Simcoe County Collects app on your smartphone to view your personalized calendar, view or download a calendar at simcoe.ca/waste, or pick up a printed version at select locations throughout the County of Simcoe.

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