Recycling changes now in effect
Residential recycling collection in Simcoe County is now managed by Circular Materials, a not-for-profit organization appointed by producers under Ontario’s new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework.
This province-wide transition shifts responsibility for the collection and processing of blue box materials from municipalities to producers of recyclable products. The County of Simcoe will continue to manage garbage and organics collection, as well as operate waste-drop off facilities as usual. For more details, click below.
The County of Simcoe is no longer responsible for curbside recycling services. Residential recycling collection is managed by Circular Materials, a not-for-profit organization appointed by producers under Ontario’s new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework.
For all recycling inquiries including missed collections, cart repair, cart delivery and more contact: Emterra at 1-888-597-1541 or email customercareont@emterra.ca. For more information visit circularmaterials.ca/simcoe.
Industrial, commercial and institutional properties, including those that were previously serviced by the County, are no longer eligible for curbside services. Learn more.
Drop-off recycling at County waste facilities will now be subject to a fee. Click here to learn more about the new rates.
If your residential property does not receive curbside recycling collection, you may be eligible to drop off recycling at a County waste facility free of charge. Pre-approval is required. Contact Service Simcoe at 1-800-263-3199 or service@simcoe.ca to apply.