The County of Simcoe coordinates the collection of all garbage and recycling in Severn, including:

Please contact the County of Simcoe if you have any questions or concerns about garbage and recycling collection.

Collection schedule

View the County's Solid Waste Management page to learn about your collection days, what can go into your recycling bin and even how to set up service alerts and reminders.

Simcoe County Collects App

Download the Simcoe County Collects app

A printable copy of the waste management calendar ​​is also available on the County website. A printed copy can be picked up at our Administration Office (1024 Hurlwood Lane). Copies are limited. 

Tips for winter cart collection

When setting out your carts in winter:

  • shovel a flat spot at the end of your driveway or curb
  • place your carts with two feet of space all around
  • place carts within eight feet of the road
  • don’t place carts behind or on top of snowbanks

graphic showing where to place your carts in winter

 

Bag tags

You can put out two garbage bags each garbage collection week. If you'd like to put out an additional garbage bag, you need to attach a bag tag to any additional garbage bags. You can use up to six garbage bag tags at a time for a total of eight garbage bags.

It costs $15 for five bag tags and you can purchase tags at the following locations:

Transfer stations

You can use any of the County of Simcoe Landfill Sites and Transfer stations for large items.

Community programs

We partner with the County of Simcoe to provide annual community programs such as Pitch In Week and the Mulch Giveaway. Visit our community calendar for more information.