April 8, 2025
Storm Clean-Up Support for Simcoe County Residents
The County and our partner municipalities continue to adapt to help with storm clean-up efforts.
Here's what you need to know:
Free Brush Drop-Off Extended
- Fees have been waived for brush drop-off at all County of Simcoe waste drop-off sites until the end of May 2025.
- This is the fastest way to remove debris from your properties. Curbside collection for the entire County could take months.
- Private debris contractors are NOT charged unless the material dropped off is unrelated to the storm.
- Root balls will incur a charge due to additional processing.
- For a full list of County waste drop-off facilities, including temporary sites, visit simcoe.ca/waste.
Curbside Brush Collection Updates
- Smaller Brush: Regular leaf and yard waste trucks are collecting smaller brush piles in the hardest-hit areas first. Branches/limbs up to 2 meters in length and 10 centimeters in diameter are being collected. Bundling is preferred but not required at this time.
- Larger Brush: Additional resources are being procured to collect and process larger brush debris. Larger limbs can be left at a safe distance from the curb and will be collected in time.
TIP: Sort debris into larger and smaller brush piles. Crews will collect what they can now and return later for larger branches and limbs.
Please remain patient as clean-up efforts may take months. For more information, visit simcoe.ca/icestorm, download the Simcoe County Collects App, or contact Service Simcoe Contact Centre at 1-800-263-3199.
Thank you for your continued patience as we work together to restore our community!
