The County of Simcoe is rolling out a new automated cart system for curbside waste collection starting November 1, 2021.
There is a new information resource, carts.simcoe.ca. , which
features information about automated collection, details about the size of the carts, instructions for set out, storage tips, visuals, videos and FAQs.
Between August and October, eligible locations will receive three complementary carts, one each for garbage, recycling and organics, delivered with instructions.
In the automated cart system, garbage, recycling, and organic materials are stored and set out at the curb in easy-to-use wheeled carts, so there’s no more bending over to lift and carry different boxes, bins and bags to the curb.
Carts are emptied using a mechanical arm on the collection vehicle, which is an efficient touch-free system that helps keep everyone safer.
Residents should continue to use their current system of bins, bags and containers until November 1.
At that time, the new collection provider, Miller Waste Services, will begin to collect waste through the automated cart system.
Collection days and time may also change as the county moves to four-day collection schedule.
The new system only affects residents who receive waste collection from the county of Simcoe. The cities of Barrie and Orillia are not affected by this change.
Information about new collection days will be communicated in Fall 2021 through the annual waste management calendar mailed to all County households, through advertising and social media, on the County’s website, and on the Simcoe County Collects App, among other communications.
