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Solid Waste Management

Containers Recycling (Blue Box)

The County of Simcoe has a 2-stream recycling program currently in place, (containers & paper fibres) which must be separated with 2 recycling bins. Material must be placed out to the curb on your regular collection day by 7:00am. To reduce blowing litter, stack recycling bins.

For additional information please review the Frequently Asked Questions section.

Don't know where things go?
Please visit the WASTE WIZARD TOOL, type the item and just like magic, the wizard will tell you which bin it goes in.


PLEASE NOTE: NEW CONTAINERS HAVE RECENTLY BEEN ADDED TO THE BLUE BOX PROGRAM INCLUDING:

  • Clear plastic 'clamshell' packaging (used for baked goods and produce)
  • Small plastic yogurt containers and fruit cups
  • Coffee cup lids
  • Plastic plant pots and trays
How to purchase a blue or grey bin  

Acceptable Containers:

  acceptable items

Containers:

  • Glass Bottles & Jars
  • Empty Paint Cans
  • Food & Beverage Cans
  • Plastic Bottles, Jugs, Tubs & Lids marked:
    #1, 2,3, 4, 5, 6 & 7
  • Aluminum Plates & Foil
  • Spiral-Wound Containers
    (frozen juice, dough, some chips & nuts,hot chocolate and Iced Tea)
  • Empty Aerosol Cans
    (shaving cream, hair spray & mousse, non-stick spray & paint)
  • Gable Top Containers (milk & juice cartons)
  • Tetra-Pak Containers (drinking boxes, broth & wine boxes)
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Do NOT include:

  • Light Bulbs
  • Drinking Glasses, Window Glass & Ceramics
  • Plastic Toys
  • Plastic Bags, plastic film and wrap
  • Styrofoam
  • Unmarked Bottles
  • Motor Oil Bottles
  • Plastic Jugs over 4 Litres (1 Gallon)