Simcoe County, Corporation of
Site: Administration Centre
Service: Solid Waste Management Department - Green Bin/Organics Program
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: MID1110 | Last Modified: 31 Oct 2018 | Last Full Update: 31 Oct 2018 |
| Description | |
|---|---|
| Description (Service) | The Simcoe County Green Bin Collection program collects compostible items from all single family homes and some multi-residential homes. Household organic items are to be placed in Green Bins which are available from the County. If you can eat it it goes in the Green Bin, including meats, bones, fats, shellfish etc. Pet Waste, Kitty Litter and animal bedding can no go in the green bin. Paper fibre products can be included such as take-out food and coffee cups (loose not stacked) * waxed cold drink cups * tissues * serviettes * paper towels * paper plates * coffee filters * microwave popcorn bags. Other items for your green bin include * wood ash * dryer lint * feathers * popsicle sticks * toothpicks * paper take out containers * sawdust * feathers * hair * houseplants etc. DO NOT include: Leaf and yard waste, pet waste, feminine sanitary products, diapers, vacuum bags or cigarettes. Green bins are to be left at curbside on your regular garbage and recycling collection days. Maximum limit per container is 20 kg (44 lbs). To find out if a particular item is compostible go to this website: http://www.simcoe.ca/SolidWasteManagement/Pages/wizard.aspx Call the customer service number if you have any additional questions. |
| Service Details | |
| Hours | Customer service Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Simcoe County |
| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | Call for information |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Address and Location | |
| Located In Community | Simcoe County |
| Address & Map | |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible - Administration Centre |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | Customer Service 705-735-6901 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-263-3199 |
| info@simcoe.ca | |
| Website | https://www.simcoe.ca/SolidWasteManagement/Pages/organics.aspx |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/CountyofSimcoe?fref=ts LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/county-of-simcoe RSS: www.simcoe.ca/dpt/ccd/socialmedia/index.htm#.UhOcaeVzYdU Twitter: twitter.com/simcoecounty YouTube: www.youtube.com/countyofsimcoe |