Composting
Composting is a simple way to reduce the waste you place at the curb each week.
Purchase a composter
Norfolk County sells composters for $50 at the Simcoe Recreation Centre, 182 South Drive, in Simcoe.
How to compost
Composting is the natural breakdown of organic material back into usable soil.
One-third of your household garbage is compostable, including:
- Leaves and dry grass
- Weeds (but not seeds)
- Garden plants
- Coffee ground and filters
- Teabags
- Fruit and vegetable cores
- Peeling and left-overs
- Eggshells
- Bread
Do not include these items in your compost:
- Dairy products
- Meat scraps and bones
- Oil and grease
- Pet wastes
- Walnut shells
Waste Calendars
Waste Collection Calendar (October 2026 to March 2027)
Flip through the supplemental calendar for October 2026 to March 2027. For more details about Norfolk County's full waste program, view the Waste Collection Calendar below.
Norfolk County October 2026 - March 2027 Waste Calendar - F…
