Midhurst/October 7, 2026 – The County of Simcoe reminds residents of the following schedule changes on Thanksgiving Day on Monday, October 12, 2026.
Curbside Waste Collection and Waste Drop-off Facilities
- Garbage and organics collection is ongoing as there is no change to the County’s waste collection schedule. For recycling collection information, please visit circularmaterials.ca/simcoe.
- Leaf and Yard Waste Collection has no changes to service. Place materials curbside by 7 a.m. on Monday of your garbage week. Collection may happen any day that week, not necessarily on your garbage day.
- All County Waste Drop-off Facilities are closed on Monday, October 12, except for the Matchedash Waste Drop-off which is open from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
LINX Transit
- LINX Transit services are not in operation on Monday, October 12 (with the exception of Route 4)
- Route 4 only will be operating a Sunday schedule on Monday, October 12
- Return to regularly scheduled services for all routes on Tuesday, October 13
- Please visit https://nextlinx.simcoe.ca/ to check all route schedules
County Administration Centre (Midhurst) & Service Simcoe Contact Centre
- The Administration Centre, including the Service Simcoe Contact Centre, will be closed on Monday, October 12.
Ontario Works and Children Services
- All Ontario Works and Children Services offices will be closed on Monday, October 12.
Lake Simcoe Regional Airport
- The Lake Simcoe Regional Airport will be operating on Monday, October 12.
Simcoe County Museum
- The Simcoe County Museum is open on Monday, October 12. For more details, please visit museum.simcoe.ca
Simcoe County Archives
- The Simcoe County Archives will be closed on Monday, October 12.