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Christmas tree collection available through January in Simcoe County

January 9, 2025   ·   0 Comments

By Brian Lockhart

As residents deal with waste from the holiday season, the County of Simcoe is reminding the public of how to manage overflow waste and Christmas tree collection.

Overflow waste collection

• Recycling – If your recycling cart is full, simply 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 garbage cart for easy pick-up.
• Reminder – Overflow is considered as anything that doesn’t fit into your garbage 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 multiple opportunities to easily dispose of 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 is vital to place it out on Monday morning to ensure it’s collected.
• Preparation – Remove all decorations, lights, and plastic before placing 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.

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