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Georgina Council adopts 2026 budget

Georgina Council has adopted the 2026 budget, which includes a 2.25 per cent increase for operating expenditures and 1.25 per cent increase for an infrastructure levy for a total tax levy increase of 3.5 per cent. The infrastructure levy contribution is essential to address the funding shortfalls identified in the Asset Management Plan. The 2026 budget is focused on enhancing the spaces that define everyday life including parks, neighbourhoods, cultural venues and shared public areas. Read more. 

Beginning Dec. 31, 2025, the Town of Georgina will transition its Blue Box recycling program to Circular Materials, the organization responsible for overseeing recycling on behalf of producers throughout Ontario. New blue recycling carts have arrived in Georgina but remember – don’t use them until the week of Jan. 5. There will be no recycling collection the week of Dec. 29. Anything placed in the new carts before the week of Jan. 5, 2026 will not be collected.

If the standard 360-litre cart does not meet your recycling needs, you can request an exchange for a smaller cart by completing the Recycling Cart Exchange Request Form. Only one cart exchange is permitted per address. The form can be found at circularmaterials.ca/georgina. For questions or concerns, contact Circular Materials at CustomerService@CircularMaterials.ca or 1-833-779-4351. Visit circularmaterials.ca for more information.

Changes coming to large-item collection 

Beginning January 2026, large-item collection in Georgina will become a scheduled service, similar to appliances and other large metal items.

What you need to know –

• Schedule a pick-up by calling Green For Life (GFL) at 1-866-421-5625. 
• A maximum of five items will be collected per pick-up.
• Each item requires a large-item tag.
• Residents’ large items will be picked up on their regular garbage collection day.
• Items must be placed at the curb by 7 a.m. on collection day.

Find out more at georgina.ca/LargeItem.

Toys for Tickets

Don't be a Grinch this holiday season. If you get a parking ticket for violating the 2 a.m. to 7 a.m. parking restriction, pay the fine with a toy donation. This is in effect until Dec. 5.

The toy donation must be:

• New and in its original packaging with proof of purchase (receipt)
• Of equal or greater value than the ticket
• Received in person by the Municipal Law Enforcement Division at the Civic Centre, 26557 Civic Centre Rd., between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday

Visit georgina.ca/ToysForTickets for more information.

• Saturday, Dec. 6 – Georgina Kinsmen’s Sutton Santa Claus Parade of Lights at 5 p.m. Starts in Jackson’s Point, travels down Dalton Road to High Street along High Street and ends at the fairgrounds.
• Sunday, Dec. 7 – Link Winter Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. You can also support the Georgina Animal Shelter and Adoption Centre by participating in the Holiday Pet Pictures Fundraiser at the event. 
• Sunday, Dec. 7 – Stephen Leacock Theatre of Performing Arts 40th season celebration with Encore Choir, 3 p.m.
• Wednesday, Dec. 10 – Taking Charge of Tomorrow: Your Guide to Advance Care Planning presented by Northern York South Simcoe Ontario Health Team at the MURC from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Saturday, Dec. 13 – ROC Open House, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Additional fitting date Dec. 16, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Saturday, Dec. 13 – Next Generation Leahy at the Stephen Leacock Theatre of Performing Arts, 7:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, Dec. 31 – ROC'n New Year's Eve Family Bash, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Until Jan. 4 – Vintage Christmas magic continues at Georgina Village Museum from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. stroll through enchanting holiday lights.

Visit georgina.ca/events to see all the great community events. 

Holiday closures

Happy holidays from the Town of Georgina. A reminder that the Civic Centre will be closed from noon on Dec. 24, 2025, to Jan. 1, 2026, inclusive, with regular service resuming Jan. 2, 2026. The Town has many online self-serve options available at your convenience. Explore the self-serve options at georgina.ca/OnlineServices or use the chat feature on the website to get your questions answered. Visit georgina.ca/DisruptionsandClosures for a list of other facility closures.

To support the transition to the Replacement Civic Centre, the following Council meetings will be held virtually:

• Jan. 21, 2026
• Jan. 28, 2026
• Feb. 4, 2026
• Feb. 11, 2026

Members of the public can continue to participate virtually during this period. In-person attendance will not be available until the transition is complete. View Council Highlights at georgina.ca/CouncilHighlights. To view the Council meeting calendar or learn more, visit georgina.ca/CouncilMeetings.

Are you a talented professional looking to make a career move? Georgina is a progressive, growing and vibrant municipality. Take a look at what we have to offer. The Town is looking to fill the following roles – 

• Community Services Clerk
• Lead Recreation Facilitator
• And more 

We look forward to having you join us and be part of Georgina’s talented and growing team. To learn more or apply, visit georgina.ca/careers.

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