# Simcoe County Collects

> Garbage and green bin collection schedules and reminders for Simcoe County, Ontario. (iPhone/iPad app by Corporation of the County of Simcoe.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simcoe-county-collects/id1460808130 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Corporation of the County of Simcoe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1460808129)
- Category: Reference, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 69 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 82 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-04-27
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simcoe-county-collects/id1460808130/reviews.md

## What is Simcoe County Collects?

Garbage and green bin schedules and reminders for County of Simcoe, Ontario. View your garbage and green bin schedule and receive collection notifications all from within this app.

## Key features

- Garbage and green bin schedules
- Collection reminders
- County of Simcoe specific
- Waste collection notifications

## What do users think of Simcoe County Collects?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Very useful app
- 💡 Great reminder feature
- ✅ Easy to use
- 🗓️ Helpful for schedules
- 🗑️ Clarifies collection days
- 💡 Informative
- 🚀 Quick access to info
- 👍 User-friendly
- ✅ Works well
- 💡 Helpful for new residents
- ✅ Great for organizing waste
- 👍 Excellent service
- 💡 Reminders for special pickups
- 👍 Handy to have
- ✅ Sort wizard is helpful
- 💡 Good overview of services
- 👍 Very helpful
- ✅ Up-to-date information
- 👍 Makes life easier
- 💡 Great for forgetful people
- ✅ No guessing
- 👍 Appreciated
- 💡 Useful for holiday schedule changes
- ✅ Simple and effective
- 👍 Great app

**Cons**

- 🐛 Address search not working
- 🐛 Blue bin schedule missing
- 🐛 App not working/updatable
- 🐛 No real information
- 🐛 Cannot load yearly schedule
- 🐛 Game option instead of map
- 🐛 Garbage pickup every two weeks in summer
- 🐛 Wish garbage pickup was weekly in summer
- 🐛 More notice for battery pickup needed
- 🐛 Blue bags left uncollected

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Address not found
- Blue bin collection dates no longer show on calendar
- App isn't working anymore
- No way to update the app
- Blue bags left uncollected
- Cannot load the schedule for the whole year
- App pushes a game instead of useful information
- Battery pickup not seen/collected

**Most requested features**

- Fix address search functionality
- Display blue bin collection dates on calendar
- Allow app updates
- Provide a map showing zones
- Add a 'game' option to the app
- More regular recycling of garden refuse
- More clothing or small appliance pickups for recycling
- Notifications for special pickups in the following week
- Trackers on garbage and recycling trucks for real-time location and estimated pickup time
- Weekly garbage pickup in summer
- More notice for battery pickup
- Summer and winter schedule options for garbage pickup
- Special pickup day reminders (batteries, clothing)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 69)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simcoe-county-collects/id1460808130/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Had potential

*2026-05-19, version 2026.2.24*

This app sucks. Can’t even search my address to look at my schedule for a home that was built in 1955 smh. Address not found. Fix your bloody app. You got enough taxpayer funded dollars over there to make tweaks this is unacceptable

### 3/5 — Blue bin collection dates no longer show on calendar and…

*2026-05-13, version 2026.2.24*

This app has usually been 5/5 great.  This year when I put out yard was because it scheduled to be picked up it wasn’t picked up and there are currently no weeks scheduled for blue bin pickup on the App calendar

### 5/5 — Disappointed

*2025-10-06, version 2025.9.26*

The app isn’t working anymore and there’s no way to update it. Please fix!!!

### 5/5 — Great APP

*2025-05-20, version 2025.5.16*

Just moved here and find the app very helpful

### 2/5 — not picked up blue bags

*2025-02-15, version 2023.4.21*

On Thursday Feb 13th my blue bags were left uncollected.

### 4/5 — Garbage collection

*2025-02-13, version 2023.4.21*

I find this useful because sometimes I’m not sure if it’s recycling or garbage that needs to be put out and this tells me

### 5/5 — Good app

*2025-02-13, version 2023.4.21*

Very useful app, especially around Christmas and annual battery collection time. But I usually check with neighbours for the garbage/recycle days. I match up what they pull out. Otherwise, I like the app.

### 5/5 — Collection App

*2025-01-29, version 2023.4.21*

Great app. Makes putting out the right bins a no brainer, we don’t make much, so the bins are not always full, also good to double check what goes where 👍

### 5/5 — Easy access to info

*2024-12-25, version 2023.4.21*

It’s nice to have, at your fingertips, info like holiday schedules, and unique pick ups like yard waste etc.

### 5/5 — Excellent App

*2024-12-24, version 2023.4.21*

Just moved to Wasaga Beach and this app has be so helpful in getting to know the garbage collection system. User-friendly and well thought-out. I love it!

## Frequently asked questions about Simcoe County Collects

### What does Simcoe County Collects do?

This app provides users with their specific garbage and green bin collection schedules for the County of Simcoe, Ontario. It also offers customizable reminders to ensure you don't miss your collection days.

### How do I get reminders for my garbage collection?

Once you have accessed your schedule within the app, you can set up notifications. These reminders will alert you to upcoming garbage and green bin collection days, helping you stay organized.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the application is completely free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned.

### Who is this app for?

This app is designed for residents living within the County of Simcoe, Ontario, who need a convenient way to track their waste and recycling collection schedules and receive timely notifications.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2026.2.24 — 2026-02-25

- Updated app description

### 2025.9.26 — 2025-09-27

- Fixed bugs and UX issues
- Improved Calendar functionality 
- Fixed bugs in the Waste Wizard
- Improved Payment feature functionality 
- Service Request tools updated

### 2025.6.25 — 2025-06-26

- Updated Analytics
- Fixed crashes experienced with certain tools

### 2025.5.16 — 2025-05-19

Updated screenshots

### 2023.4.21 — 2023-04-21

- Added a multi-step address search to the calendar tool
- Updated Analytics
- Improved accessibility in Voice Over tools
- Fixed crashes experienced with certain tools

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