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1 2018 Waste Management Calendar NEW Changes to Garbage Limits (Pg.3) Textile Collection (Pg. 9) Electronics Collection (Pg.12) simcoe.ca

2 CAO S MESSAGE Mark Aitken CAO County of Simcoe Our residents continue to do a great job at participating in our curbside collection programs. We are among provincial leaders in recycling capture rates and overall waste diversion. Of course, we still have room for improvement. In 2017 we placed an increased focus on promoting awareness about the benefits of using the green bin organics program. As a result of marketing and public relations initiatives with our Feed Your Green Bin, Not Your Garbage campaign, as well as our summer Green Bin to Win Contest and community tour we re seeing increased participation rates and education levels. We are also reducing the number of tagged bags permitted for curbside collection from a maximum of 7 to 3 tagged bags. This won t have any impact on the majority of our residents who only set out one untagged bag each week. Additionally we are removing our double up days during the Victoria and Thanksgiving holiday collection weeks, while it will remain the week following Christmas. These steps align with our diversion targets and efforts to reduce garbage. Our Solid Waste Management team will be busy throughout the year with a number of planned waste diversion facility improvement projects. Development of our Environmental Resource Recovery Centre at 2976 Horseshoe Valley Road West, Springwater, continues. A preliminary business case was presented to County Council in fall 2017 and staff continues to work through this process as we plan for the future of waste management in Simcoe County. In 2018, we will be introducing new services and changes that hold true to our commitment to increasing our diversion. We will be introducing a special curbside collection of clothing and textiles in June and a new curbside collection of electronics and small electrical items will occur during September. These convenient programs will operate similar to our successful battery collection program and should make a dent in keeping these items Sincerely, out of the garbage. Mark Aitken CAO, County of Simcoe Thank you for your participation and efforts to reduce your garbage, separate your materials properly, and feed your green bin. Let s keep the positive momentum going in 2018! CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS CAO's Message and ERRC Update... 1 Waste Management Facilities... 2 Green Bin and Garbage Requirements... 3 January - Recycling Requirements... 4 February - Winter Reminders... 5 March - Feed Your Green Bin... 6 April - Yard Waste Collection... 7 May - Bulky Item Collection... 8 June - Textile Collection... 9 July - Household Hazardous Waste August - Landfill Tips September - Electronics Collection October - Special Collection Zones November - Battery Collection Week December - Create Memories, Not Waste January Christmas Tree Collection Sorting Guide... 17

3 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE RECOVERY CENTRE Development of our Environmental Resource Recovery Centre at 2976 Horseshoe Valley Road West, Springwater, continues. This location will house the Materials Management Facility (MMF), Organics Processing Facility (OPF), Solid Waste Management truck servicing area, and public education area. Continuing the County s commitment to diversion, this proposed facility will offer a solution to securely manage our own waste, control transfer and processing costs, and help to reduce our waste disposal by creating our own organics processing capacity. Applications for land use planning approvals are currently being reviewed by both the Township of Springwater and the County of Simcoe, following the process outlined in the Planning Act. A comprehensive series of technical studies are currently under review and the Project Team is working to address both agency and public comments regarding the applications. Work will continue this year on furthering this process. For updates on this key project, staff and consultant reports (including business case information), and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), visit: simcoe.ca/errc 1 - CAO s Message and ERRC Update

4 WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITIES Disposal fees by common material types are identified below (prices subject to change): Free Recyclables Residential Organics Concrete Rubble Propane Tanks Cardboard Residential Tires Textiles Leaf and Yard Waste Electronics Scrap Metal Residential HHW $75/tonne No minimum charge Drywall (clean) Wood (limitations apply) Shingles (clean) Commercial and Residential Brush $155/tonne Minimum charge $5/load Garbage Bulky Rigid Plastics Pressure Treated Wood Mattresses or Boxsprings $10 each plus weight Commercial Organics Window Glass Materials must be separated to avoid additional charges. Materials not sorted properly into the designated diversion areas cause your load to be charged at the mixed waste rate. $310/tonne Minimum charge $10/load Mixed waste, improperly separated and difficult waste

5 WEST GWILLIMBURY TRANSFER STATION Yonge St. ACCEPTS HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE NORTH SIMCOE TRANSFER STATION ACCEPTS HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE MARA TRANSFER STATION MATCHEDASH TRANSFER STATION CASH ONLY OPEN: EASTER MONDAY VICTORIA DAY JULY 2 ND CIVIC HOLIDAY LABOUR DAY THANKSGIVING DAY 2960 Line 12, Bradford L3Z 2M Golf Link Road, Midland L0L 2J County Road 169, Udney L3V 6H Upper Big Chute Road, Coldwater L0K 1E0 Mon Fri: Sat: 8:30 AM 4:30 PM 8:00 AM 4:00 PM Mon Fri: Sat: 8:30 AM 4:30 PM 8:00 AM 4:00 PM Mon - Wed: Sat: 8:30 AM 4:30 PM 8:00 AM 4:00 PM Mon: Sun (winter): Sun (summer): 8:30 AM 4:30 PM 10:00 AM 4:00 PM 10:00 AM 6:00 PM Hours of operation are subject to change. Sites are closed on statutory holidays unless otherwise noted. Payment methods include cash, debit, Visa, and MasterCard (except where noted). ORO LANDFILL NOTTAWASAGA LANDFILL COLLINGWOOD LANDFILL TOSORONTIO TRANSFER STATION ACCEPTS HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE ACCEPTS HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE 610 Old Barrie Road West, Edgar LOL 2E0 Mon Fri: Sat: 8:30 AM 4:30 PM 8:00 AM 4:00 PM 5715 County Road 64, Stayner L0M 1S0 Mon Fri: Sat: 8:30 AM 4:30 PM 8:00 AM 4:00 PM th Line, Collingwood L9Y 3Z2 Mon Fri: Sat: 8:30 AM 4:30 PM 8:00 AM 4:00 PM 6815 Concession Road 4, Everett L0M 1J0 Mon Fri: Sat: 8:30 AM 4:30 PM 8:00 AM 4:00 PM 2 - Waste Management Facilities

6 GREEN BIN AND GARBAGE REQUIREMENTS Step One Remove plastic packaging from food and place food scraps in the mini bin. Step Two Empty mini bin into the green bin frequently. Rinse to prevent insects and odours or use certified compostable liners. Step Three Place securely-latched green bin at the curb by 7 a.m. on your collection day. HAVE PROBLEMS WITH CRITTERS? We can help, call Customer Service at GREEN BIN REQUIREMENTS Maximum weight limit per container is 20 kg (44 lbs). For more information, please see the sorting guide on page 17. Plastic bags are not permitted in the green bin. Wrap organics in newspaper or use paper and/or certified compostable bags sold at major grocery and retail stores throughout the County. Look for these symbols:

7 GREEN BIN AND GARBAGE REQUIREMENTS GARBAGE LIMITS GARBAGE TAGS NEW LIMITS Garbage Tag County of Simcoe WEIGHT and VOLUME PER CONTAINER 1 untagged bag and up to 3 tagged bags for a maximum of NEW 4 bags or containers LIMITS weekly per property. County of Simcoe Garbage Tag GARBAGE ABOVE THE ONE-BAG LIMIT Must have a County garbage tag affixed to each additional bag/container. TO ENSURE COLLECTION, WE RECOMMEND... OPTION 1 OPTION 2 Maximum size is 80 L or 90 x 75 cm bag. Maximum weight per container is 20 kg. or 44 lbs. DOUBLE-UP DAYS TAG PLACEMENT Place tag on the uppermost article inside the container or place tag around the neck of the bag. PRICE PER GARBAGE TAG MAXIMUM: 20 kg and 90 x 75 cm OR MAXIMUM: 20 kg and 80 L Two untagged garbage containers the NEW 1 st collection after LIMITS Christmas ONLY County of Simcoe Garbage Tag $3 per tag sold in sheets of 5 For a list of tag outlets, visit simcoe.ca or contact Customer Service For additional waste, garbage tags must be affixed. If you use a larger container, use a standard size garbage bag (90 x 75 cm) to avoid exceeding volume and weight limits. 3 - Green Bin and Garbage Requirements

8 RECYCLING REQUIREMENTS CONTAINERS AND PAPER Two-stream Collection Separate paper from containers Containers Go in the blue box. Rinse food residue from containers and remove and include lids. Place containers loose in the blue box Papers Go into a separate box from your containers Recyclables Must be curbside by 7 a.m. on your collection day Don't Know Where Things Go? simcoe.ca/wastewizard Only use the larger blue box for containers, not for paper, due to weight restrictions Do not overload recycling boxes. To reduce wind-blown litter, boxes may be stacked Cardboard should be flattened and tied in bundles (max. 75 cm x 75 cm x 20 cm) Extra/overflow recycling may be put in blue or clear bags with paper separate from containers

9 January 2018 December February Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 New Year's Day Waste facilities closed Waste collection delayed one day Zone Zone Christmas trees must be at the curb by 7 a.m. on Monday of your collection week. See map on page 13 to determine your week. View set-out requirements on page 16. Christmas Tree Collection Christmas Tree Collection Zone Recycling Requirements

10 WINTER REMINDERS Place waste in a visible location at the end of your driveway, not on a snowbank. If necessary, clear a small area To prevent material from freezing, try lining your green bin with newspaper and keep recyclables in a dry location Stack recycling boxes and do not overfill to prevent materials from blowing out If materials are hit by snowremoval equipment or are filled with snow prior to collection, it is the resident s responsibility to clean up the materials If inclement weather or poor road conditions result in the cancellation of collection services, the normal practice is to collect double the following week. Blue or clear bags can be used for extra recycling Haven t you heard? Weather may affect your waste collection! Sign up for alerts at: simcoe.ca/wastereminder

11 February 2018 January March Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Family Day Waste facilities closed Waste collection is occurring Haven t you heard? PLASTIC CUP LIDS go in the blue bin PAPER COFFEE CUPS go in the green bin STYROFOAM CUPS go in the garbage 5 - Winter Reminders

12 FEED YOUR GREEN BIN 40 % of residential Garbage is still comprised of food waste, tissues, paper towel, paper cups, plates and other organic waste that should go into the green bin. Plastic bags are not allowed in the green bin. Please wrap organics in newspaper or use CERTIFIED COMPOSTABLE bags in your green bin When these items breakdown in the landfill they produce methane, a greenhouse gas 20 times stronger than CO 2, and contribute to the production of leachate, which can negatively impact groundwater resources. When organic material is placed in the green bin, it gets turned into compost. Feed your green bin, not your garbage!

13 March 2018 February April Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Daylight Saving Time Starts First Day of Spring Good Friday Waste facilities closed Waste collection is occurring Plastic bags and film go in the garbage I over-wrap from toilet paper, water and soft drinks frozen fruit/vegetable bags I milk/bread/sandwich bags I fruit/yogurt pouches I dry cleaning bags I Newspaper/flyers bags I bulk/produce bags 6 - Feed Your Green Bin

14 YARD WASTE COLLECTION Bi-weekly yard waste collection takes place during specific weeks in the spring and fall. Consult the map on page 13 to determine the collection week for your area. Place material out for collection by 7 a.m. on Monday of your collection week. Collection will occur during the week, not necessarily on your garbage day. 12 cm (5 in) 2 m (6.5 ft) Bundle with string, maximum 2 m long and 30 cm in diameter 30 cm (12 in) Use kraft paper yard waste bags, compostable bags, cardboard boxes, or open-ended rigid containers. ACCEPTABLE MATERIALS Leaves Grass Garden waste Cornstalks Brush Straw bales UNACCEPTABLE MATERIALS Pet waste Flower pots Rocks Stumps Plastic bags Kitchen waste Lumber Dirt

15 April 2018 March May Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Easter Monday Waste facilities closed Waste collection is occurring Zone Don't know where things go? Simply type the item, and just like magic, the Wizard will tell you what bin it goes in. 7 - Yard Waste Collection

16 Be in the know zone BULKY ITEM COLLECTION 5 items for $40 ACCEPTABLE MATERIALS Mattresses Furniture Electronics Appliances (including CFC) Metal Wood Waste Bath Fixtures Carpeting bundled and rolled (Max. 2.5 m X 30 cm in diameter, 1 bundle = 1 item) Available June through to the last week of September. Call Maximum of five items per scheduled collection. Material must be at the curb by 7 a.m. on your scheduled bulky collection day. Payment and a list of items to be collected are required at the time of booking. Appointments must be booked in advance. This service is subject to availability, book early to avoid disappointment. Don't miss another collection day! Sign up for alerts at: simcoe.ca/wastereminder

17 May 2018 April June Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Zone Victoria Day Waste facilities closed Zone 2 Waste collection is occurring Call now for Bulky Collection Safety is Everyone's Concern Your waste collector lifts approximately 6,000 kgs. every day. Don't put sharp objects loose in the waste and never put leftover paint, pressurized cylinders or chemicals out for disposal, they can cause fires. Waste collection vehicles stop frequently, remember to keep a safe distance and pass only when it's safe to do so. 8 - Bulky Item Collection

18 NEW TEXTILE COLLECTION If you already donate used clothing please continue to do so. Alternatively, help us keep textiles out of the garbage! A special curbside collection of used clothing and textiles will occur in June. Your collection will occur during the week of June 11 th. Zone 2 Your collection will occur during the week of June 18 th. Textiles placed out for collection may be torn, stained, have buttons missing, etc. as these can be made into industrial rags and some textile fibres can be recycled. Watch for information and a textile bag in your mail. Sealed bags must be out on Monday at 7 a.m. of your week (see page 13) as collection does not necessarily occur on your garbage day. Extra material should be placed into clear bags for collection. The County reserves the right to refuse collection if improperly set-out or over-weight (20 kg). ACCEPTABLE MATERIALS Must be DRY and odour free Used clothing Towels and linens Coats Hats and scarves Belts Purses, backpacks and luggage Shoes, socks and mittens in pairs (wrap with elastic to hold together). UNACCEPTABLE MATERIALS Damp/wet items Single shoes/ socks/mittens Small fabric scraps Garbage

19 June 2018 May July Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Zone Textile Collection Week: ONLY, see page Zone 2 NEW NEW Textile Collection Week: Zone 2 ONLY, see page Call for Bulky Collection this month GRASSCYCLE Cut it and leave it, it's better for your lawn Clippings contain Phosphorus, Nitrogen and Potassium - three major nutrients for your lawn! Grass clippings put nutrients back in the soil, they contain % water and decompose quickly. 9 - Textile Collection

20 HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE See page 2 for facilities where residential Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) materials can be disposed of safely and free of charge. Ensure containers are clearly labelled, secured, and leakproof. Never combine products and keep HHW materials separate from other materials in your load, as explosive or poisonous chemical reactions may occur. For commercial hazardous waste, please visit: ACCEPTS HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE simcoe.ca/waste Look for this icon ACCEPTABLE MATERIALS Paints and stains Oil, transmission, and antifreeze fluids Batteries Fire extinguishers Oil filters and containers Fluorescent bulbs and tubes Gasoline (containers cannot be returned to resident) Solvents Swimming pool chemicals Pharmaceuticals Household cleaners Mercury thermostats Pesticides (fungicides, herbicides, insecticides) Fertilizers Propane tanks and cylinders Needles and syringes (in approved containers) UNACCEPTABLE MATERIALS Explosives (spent fireworks, flares, ammunition, gun powder, etc.)

21 July 2018 June August Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Waste facilities closed Canada Day - except Matchedash Matchedash transfer station closed Waste collection is occurring Call for Bulky Collection this month BBQ season is back! Putting empty beer, wine, and spirit bottles in the blue box increases the cost of the recycling program. Instead take your empties to the Beer Store for a refund. Remember that propane cylinders don't go in the garbage or recycling. Instead take them to a waste management facility for FREE. Remember to identify them to site staff to ensure the safe management of cylinders Household Hazardous Waste

22 LANDFILL TIPS Busy times are on Saturdays and early in the week, avoid these days if possible Material not properly sorted into the designated diversion area cause your entire load to be charged at the mixedwaste rate of $310/tonne Pressurized cylinders are accepted free of charge but please don t put them in the garbage or recycling. It is vital you notify site staff upon arrival at the facility as they are managed differently for health and safety reasons All vehicles must enter the There is a minimum fee for scale on a green light, stop at garbage disposal; avoid the attendant s window, and coming to the facility with roll down your window to talk small loads to the operator Declare what type of waste materials you have. If you have any questions, ask the attendant Drive to the designated unloading area(s) for your material type(s) Due to health and safety policies, staff cannnot assist with the lifting or removal of waste from vehicles Separate materials in your load Divertible materials may be free or qualify for a reduced fee (see page 2). Prior to leaving the site, vehicles must return to the scale. The computerized weigh scale system calculates waste disposal charges Payment is due prior to leaving the site

23 August 2018 July September Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday go in the garbage All types of coffee disks Civic Holiday Waste facilities closed Waste collection is occurring Call for Bulky Collection this month It's almost back to school Reuse as much as you can and Sort properly when disposing of items Don't Know Where Things Go? simcoe.ca/wastewizard 11 - Landfill Tips

24 E-WASTE COLLECTION Give your ewaste and upgrade NEW COLLECTION Don't put ewaste in your regular waste Electronic waste is one the fastest growing waste classes in North America ELECTRONICS COLLECTION The rapid change in technology has resulted in significant quantities of electronic items requiring disposal. Audit data indicates that 650,000 kgs. of electronics and electrical items are in the curbside garbage collected annually in the County. Help us keep electronic waste out of the landfill. A special collection for electronics and small electrical items will occur during September (see page 13). Your collection will occur during the week of September 17 th. Zone 2 Your collection will occur during the week of September 24 th. Delete all personal data and place bags and larger loose items out at the curb on Monday at 7 a.m. of your week as collection does not necessarily occur on your garbage day. The County reserves the right to refuse collection if improperly set-out or over-weight (20 kg). ACCEPTABLE MATERIALS Electronics will be picked up: Computers Monitors Zone One & Zone Two September 17 to Printers 21 September 24 to 28 Televisions Cellular phones Video gaming consoles Small appliances (toasters, vacuums, kettles, electric mixers Consult and coffee makers) Personal care (Hair dryers, the electric map in shavers page 7 to and toothbrushes) determine the collection Cords and week small corded for your area. power tools UNACCEPTABLE MATERIALS Packing material Manuals Disk/games Coffee pots Light bulbs Toys Large appliances Batteries Cardboard boxes

25 September 2018 August October Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Labour Day Waste facilities closed Waste collection is occurring NEW First Day of Fall Last day to Zone 2 Electronics Collection Week: Zone 2 ONLY, see page 13 book bulky collection NEW Call for Bulky Collection this month Electronics Collection Week: ONLY, see page Milk, juice, wine and broth cartons go in the blue bin 12 - Electronics Collection

26 SPECIAL COLLECTION ZONES SPECIAL COLLECTIONS PENETANGUISHENE Refer to calendar pages to determine your collection weeks. Collections do not necessarily occur on your garbage day. TINY MIDLAND 12 TAY 400 SEVERN RAMARA 93 CHRISTMAS TREES NEW TEXTILES NEW YARD WASTE ELECTRONICS COLLINGWOOD 26 WASAGA BEACH SPRINGWATER Zone 2 ORO-MEDONTE ORILLIA Zone 2 SPECIAL COLLECTIONS CLEARVIEW BARRIE Refer to calendar pages to determine your collection weeks. Collections do not necessarily occur on your garbage day. CHRISTMAS TREES NEW YARD WASTE NEW CFB BORDEN ADJALA-TOSORONTIO ESSA INNISFIL 89 BRADFORD WEST GWILLIMBURY NEW TECUMSETH TEXTILES ELECTRONICS 9

27 October 2018 September November Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Thanksgiving Zone 2 Waste facilities closed Waste collection is occurring Zone Yard Waste Place at the curb by 7 a.m. on Monday of your collection week Yard Waste collection does not necessarily occur on your garbage collection day See map above to determine your week 13 - Special Collection Zones

28 WHERE DO THEY GO WHEN THEY DIE? Unacceptable batteries may be taken to a Household Hazardous Waste Facility for free. ACCEPTABLE MATERIALS AA, AAA, C, D, and 9-Volt alkaline-manganese carbon zinc zinc air dry cell batteries button batteries BATTERY COLLECTION WEEK WATCH FOR BATTERY RECYCLING BAGS IN YOUR MAIL COLLECT DRY CELL, SINGLE-USE, AA, AAA, C, D, 9-Volt and BUTTON BATTERIES (No rechargeable NiCad, NiMN, Lithium Ion, car batteries, battery packs or industrial batteries) PLACE ACCEPTABLE BATTERIES INTO THE BATTERY BAG AND SEAL USING THE ZIP TAB WALK YOUR DEAD BATTERIES TO THE CURB, PLACE BAG BESIDE YOUR RECYCLING BIN ON YOUR REGULAR COLLECTION DAY DURING THE FIRST FULL WEEK OF NOVEMBER ONLY UNACCEPTABLE MATERIALS Rechargeable batteries such as: - NiCad, NiMH, or Lithium Ion (cell phones, lap tops, etc.) Car batteries Industrial batteries Battery packs NOVEMBER 5-9, 2018 ONLY

29 November 2018 October December Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Zone 2 Daylight Saving Time Ends Battery Collection Week: ALL ZONES November 5-9 ONLY Remembrance Day Zone Needles & other sharps are hazardous waste. Please place these items in an appropriate biohazard container and take them to a HHW facility. Call Customer Service to obtain your container Battery Collection Week

30 The holiday season means increased waste. CREATE MEMORIES, NOT WASTE Help us maximize efficiency by flattening all boxes and paper. Sort recycling carefully and ensure waste is curbside by 7 a.m. This holiday season instead of giving more stuff, try giving a shared experience, such as tickets to a movie, season passes, concert or sporting event. After the holidays, save and reuse items like boxes, wrapping paper, gift bags, ribbons, cookie tins, and decorations for next year or for kids' crafts. Unwanted Christmas light strands (bulb removed) can be taken to any County waste facility for recycling in the Anything with a Cord program for FREE! Rethink Your Waste

31 December 2018 November January Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Zone First Day of Winter Christmas Boxing Day Waste facilities Waste facilities closed Waste facilities closed closed at noon Waste collection delayed one day New Year s Day Waste facilities closed Waste collection delayed one day Double-Up Days: December 26 to Foil-like ribbons and metallic gift wrap go in the garbage 15 - Create Memories, Not Waste

32 CHRISTMAS TREE COLLECTION Remove plastic tree bags, decorations, and stands The maximum size is 2 m; if longer, cut into smaller sections Trees must be out to the curb by 7 a.m. on Monday of your collection week Ensure tree is clearly visible and not frozen into snowbanks Collection will occur during the week, not necessarily on your garbage day Collection crews will not climb snowbanks to retrieve or dig out trees Consult the map on page 13 to determine your collection weeks or set up personal reminders and alerts by visiting: simcoe.ca/wastereminders

33 January 2019 December February Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday New Year s Day Waste facilities closed Waste collection delayed one day Zone Zone 2 Christmas trees must be at the curb by 7 a.m. on Monday of your collection week. See map on page 13 to determine your week. Christmas Tree Collection Christmas Tree Collection Zone Christmas Tree Collection

34 SORTING GUIDE CONTAINERS Rinse food residue Remove and include lids Plastic clamshell containers Small yogurt, fruit, and pudding containers Plant pots and trays (no cell packs) Coffee and tea plastic lids Aluminum plates and foil Gable top containers Milk Juice Spiral-wound containers Frozen juice Nuts Hot chocolate Dough Chips Iced tea Plastic bottles, jugs, tubs and lids marked: through (some exceptions apply) Empty aerosol cans Shaving cream Hairspray and mousse Non-stick spray Spray paint PAPER FIBRES No soiled paper Corrugated cardboard boxes Paper Flatten and tie in bundles (Max. 75 cm x 75 cm x 20 cm) Catalogues Mail and envelopes Newspaper and inserts Magazines Christmas wrap (no foil or plastic wrap) Food and Questions? beverage (705) cans (800) info@simcoe.ca simcoe.ca ORGANICS Use certified compostable bags Food waste Bread, grains, and cereals Coffee filters and grounds Corn cobs and husks Dairy products Eggs and egg shells Fruits and vegetables Gravies and sauces Grease and fat Halloween pumpkins Leftovers and plate scrapings Meat, fish, and bones Nuts and shells Pet food Salads and dressings Shellfish Tea bags Paper-only products Waxed paper (parchment paper) Microwave popcorn bags Paper bags Paper cups (loose - not stacked) Paper-only takeout containers Paper plates Paper towels and tissues Paper egg cartons Fast food drink containers Vacuum Bag GARBAGE Check garbage limits All coffee disks and single serve coffee pods (K-cups) Plastic bags and film (over wrap) Styrofoam packaging and peanuts Pet waste (double bagged) Plastic cutlery Baby wipes Ceramics (plates, mugs, etc.) Cigarette butts Diapers Disposable mops, dusters and wipes Drinking glasses Dryer sheets Feminine hygiene products Light bulbs Plastics without a number Toys Textiles Vacuum bags Window glass (boxed and sealed) Wrappers (foil and plastic)

35 Tetra-pak TM containers Drink boxes Broth Wine Glass bottles and jars Empty paint cans (Lids removed) Boxboard Cereal boxes Cracker boxes Shoe boxes Paper egg cartons Tissue boxes Toilet paper tubes Paper towel tubes OTHER ITEMS Cold wood ashes (wet and in a compostable bag) Dryer lint Feathers and hair House plants Popsicle sticks, toothpicks, and chopsticks Potato Chips Corks Pencils and pens Cotton swabs Drinking pouches Potato chip bags Butter wrappers Blister packaging Sawdust DO NOT INCLUDE Light bulbs Drinking glasses and window glass Ceramics Plastic toys Plastic bags and film Wrappers (candy and chips) Styrofoam Unmarked bottles Motor oil bottles LCBO and beer bottles DO NOT INCLUDE DO NOT INCLUDE DO NOT INCLUDE Paper cups Soiled paper Tissues Waxed cardboard Waxed or foil-coated paper Paper towel Plastic Diapers Pet waste Cigarette butts Feminine hygiene products Leaf and yard waste Vacuum bags Hazardous waste (medication, batteries, paint, etc.) Recyclable and compostable materials Yard waste Still not sure where things go? Simply type the item, and just like magic, the Wizard will tell you what bin it goes in Sorting Guide

36 January 2019 February 2019 March 2019 April May 2019 June 2019 July 2019 August September 2019 October 2019 November 2019 December Administration Centre 1110 Highway 26 Midhurst, Ontario L9X 1N6 (705) (866) (toll-free) simcoe.ca Customer Service Centre (705) (local to Midhurst) (800) (toll-free) Monday Friday 8:30 AM 4:30 PM 2019