Garbage Collection

Norfolk County provides residents with a weekly curbside collection service.

Garbage bag limits

Enter your address below for your waste and recycling pick-up schedule. You can also download the waste calendar (PDF) or install the Recycle Coach app on your mobile device.

All garbage must be bagged, including garbage in cans. Loose garbage will not be collected
Have your garbage at the curb by 7 a.m. on your collection day to ensure it is picked up
Place your garbage at the curb's edge on your property, either on the grass or your driveway. Do not place it on the roadway
Keep areas near your garbage clear of obstacles such as basketball and hockey nets
In the winter, be sure your garbage is visible and not hidden by snowbanks

Liquid waste of any type
Leaves and grass clippings will NOT be picked up for landfill material. Please check the leaf and yard waste collection schedule for dates when this waste will be picked up in your area
Household hazardous waste will NOT be collected. Learn more about how to register for household hazardous waste events
Household electronics, computers, cell phones, printers, etc. will NOT be accepted. Learn more about retailer take-back programs
Bulky Items will NOT be picked up at the curb but can be taken to the transfer stations (disposal fees apply), or you can schedule a pickup through the bulky item pickup program
Christmas trees, whole or cut, will NOT be collected. Please take your tree to a Christmas tree recycling depot drop-off centre

If your garage was not picked up on your scheduled day, you can

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Statutory Holiday Collection Schedule
Statutory Holiday	Collection impacts
New Year's Day – January 1	All of Norfolk County delayed by one day
Family Day – February 17	Simcoe – no delay Rest of NorfolK County – collection delayed by one day
Good Friday – April 18	All of Norfolk County collection delayed by one day
Easter Monday – April 21	All of Norfolk County – regular collection schedule
Victoria Day – May 19	Simcoe – no delay Rest of Norfolk County – collection delayed by one day
Canada Day – July 1	All of Norfolk County – collection delayed by one day
Civic Holiday – August 4	Simcoe – no delay Rest of Norfolk County – collection delayed by one day
Labour Day – September 1	Simcoe – no delay Rest of Norfolk County – collection delayed by one day
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – September 30	All of Norfolk County – regular collection schedule
Thanksgiving – October 13	Simcoe – no delay Rest of Norfolk County – collection delayed by one day
Remembrance Day – November 11	All of Norfolk County – regular collection schedule
Christmas Day – December 25	All of Norfolk County – collection delayed by one day

Flip through the 2025 Norfolk County Waste Collection Calendar, or download a copy (PDF).