Curbside Collection Notices
Collection changes on Monday, May 23 (Victoria Day)
There will be no garbage, green bin, recycling box or yard waste collection on Monday, May 23, 2022. Collection is moved to the next day for the remainder of the week. Please ensure all items are curbside by 7 a.m.
Curbside Textile Collection: June 13 to 17, 2022
Donate your used clothing, linens, shoes, etc. during the week of June 13 to 17, 2022.
Look up your textile collection day (note that it will not be the same as your regular collection day for garbage, recycling and green bin material) on the Recycling Rewards website. Place your items in a bag and put it out on the curb on your textile collection day no later than 7 a.m., rain or shine. Visit recyclingrewards.com/barrie or call 1-866-927-3873 to determine your collection day, to review the full list of acceptable items, or if you have questions.
Please do not Dispose of Lithium Ion Batteries Curbside
Lithium ion batteries (from cell phones, drones, remote control cars, power tools etc.) cannot be disposed of in curbside garbage or recycling because doing so poses a serious fire hazard and safety threat to curbside collectors and anyone in the vicinity of collection vehicles. Please dispose of these items safely at the
Household Hazardous Waste Facility.
Masks, Gloves, and Cleaning Wipes go in Garbage
We have received reports of an increase in masks and gloves placed in curbside recycling bins. Masks and gloves should be disposed of in the
garbage, in securely tied bags. Cleaning wipes also go in the garbage; they cannot go in the green bin and should not be flushed.
If you're not sure where an item goes, please check the item lookup tool.
Sorting and Packaging Changes Due to COVID-19
In an effort to keep curbside collection drivers safe during this time, please:
- place facial tissues, paper towels and napkins in a securely tied garbage bag instead of the
green bin.
- place garbage in securely tied garbage/plastic bags, not loose in your
garbage can.
- place organics in securely tied compostable bags, not loose in the
green bin.
- keep a distance of 2 metres from curbside collection drivers.