The County of Simcoe is resuming its curbside leaf and yard waste collection program on April 6, 2026, offering residents in Collingwood and across the region a free way to dispose of seasonal yard materials.
This service runs on a bi-weekly basis and coincides with regular garbage collection weeks. Homeowners can set out items for pickup over four specific weeks: April 6, April 13, May 18, and May 25, 2026. While the program applies to 16 member municipalities, including Collingwood, it does not include the cities of Barrie and Orillia.
To ensure collection, residents must have their yard waste at the curb by 7 a.m. on the Monday of their scheduled week. The County of Simcoe advises that pickup may take place any day during that week, so residents should leave items out until they are collected.
Acceptable materials for the program include leaves, grass, garden waste, decorative cornstalks, straw bales, and brush. All yard waste must be placed in kraft paper yard waste bags, cardboard boxes, or open-ended rigid containers. Any brush must be bundled with natural twine and kept to a size no larger than 2 metres in length and 30 cm in diameter, with individual branches no wider than 7 cm.
This service is part of the County’s broader Solid Waste Management Strategy, which aims to increase the amount of organic material diverted from landfills. For any questions regarding collection, residents can reach out to the Service Simcoe Contact Centre.
