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Currently in the Township of Severn: 5/14/2008 10:53:23 PM

Severn Township Residential Collection Services


Collection Day: To find our your collection day call the County of Simcoe Customer Service Centre at 735-6901 or 1-800-263-3199.

2008 Garbage Collection Calendar

 Garbage Tag Outlets - click here

For residential waste collection schedules and information please refer to the calendar link above.  The 2008 Residential Recycling and Waste Collection Calendar will be distributed to each resident household in the County through Canada Post in January.  If you do not receive a copy or would like to receive an additional calendar by mail please contact the Customer Service office at 1-800-263-3199.


Collection Services: All waste and recyclable materials are to be placed at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on the collection day. The County of Simcoe has adopted a 2 bag per week. A garbage tag system for additional waste at $2.00 per tag has also been implemented. Garbage Tags can be purchased at various outlets within the Township of Severn.

Permit Holders: Permit holders in the Matchedash Ward are entitled to the same disposal privileges (same quantities and materials) as provided in the collection contract.

Yard Waste: There will be one separate collections of organic materials such as leaves, grass and twigs (not larger than 8 mm. in diameter). Yard wastes are to be placed at the curb in kraft paper yard waste bags, cardboard boxes  or open ended rigid containers and separate from other types of wastes. Bags containing any other materials will not be collected.  NO PLASTIC BAGS. Have your materials at the curbs at 7:00 a.m. on Monday. Any questions, please call 1-800-263-3199.

Household Hazardous Wastes: Residents of Severn Township may bring household hazardous wastes (paint, motor oil, solvents, propane tanks, batteries) to the City of Orillia's Household Hazardous Waste Facility for proper disposal. For more information call (705) 325-3522. No other types of wastes will be accepted.

Seasonal Roads: Seasonal curbside collection of garbage and recyclable materials will begin as of the first week of May and will continue until the end of October. Residents must provide an animal-proof container for their materials.