When are Christmas trees collected?
In the County of Simcoe, Biweekly Christmas tree collection starts the first full week of January. Place your Christmas trees at the curb by 7 a.m. on the MONDAY of your garbage week. Collection will occur sometime during the week.
How to I prepare my Christmas tree for collection?
Follow these guidelines to ensure your Christmas tree is collected:
- Remove plastic tree bags, decorations, lights, stands and tinsel
- If tree is longer than 2 meters, cut into smaller sections
- Clear an area at the end of your driveway
- Do not place in a snowbank
- Must be free from snow and ice
For curbside service, Christmas Trees must be on a municipal road. In order to get Christmas tree collection on a seasonal or private road, residents may rely on a Common Collection Point (CCP).
What happens to my Christmas tree after collection?
Material collected from Christmas tree collection is used for mulch or donated to Ontario Streams who uses it for fish and wildlife habitats.