Spring is the time for cleaning and getting rid of unused and unwanted items.
Simcoe County is bringing back their Clothing and Electronic Waste Collection.
The Clothing Collection will run the weeks of June 3 (zone 1) and June 10 (zone 2).
While the Electronics Collection runs the weeks of June 17 (zone 1) and June 24 (zone 2).
If you are donating textiles to keep them out of the landfill, place sealed bags 2 feet from your carts, on the day of your garbage collection.
If it’s electronics you are putting out, place items in a clear bag on the same day, again as your garbage.
To ensure collection, bags must be sealed and weigh less than 20 kgs.
Acceptable textile items include:
-Clean clothing
-Towels, linens, and pillows
-Coats and outerwear
-Hats, belts, and scarves
-Purses, backpacks, sleeping bags and luggage
-Socks, mittens, and shoes in pairs (wrap with elastic to hold together)
https://simcoe.ca/residents/organics-recycling-and-garbage/special-collections/clothing
Acceptable electronic items include:
-Computers
-Monitors
-Printers
-Televisions
-Cellular phones
-Video gaming consoles
-Small appliances (toasters, vacuums, kettles, electric mixers and coffee makers)
-Personal care items (hair dryers, electric shavers and toothbrushes)
-Cords and small corded power tools
Be sure to delete all personal data before placing at the curb.
https://simcoe.ca/residents/organics-recycling-and-garbage/special-collections/electronics/
