Curbside Collection Notices
Victoria Day Holiday Collection Schedule
There will be no yard waste, organics, garbage, and recycling collection on Monday, May 24th, 2021 in Barrie. Collection during the week of this holiday will occur ONE day later for the remainder of the week as follows:
| Normal Collection Day | Revised Collection Day |
|---|
| Monday, May 24, 2021 | Tuesday, May 25, 2021 |
| Tuesday, May 25, 2021 | Wednesday, May 26, 2021 |
| Wednesday, May 26, 2021 | Thursday, May 27, 2021 |
| Thursday, May 27, 2021 | Friday, May 28, 2021 |
| Friday, May 28, 2021 | Saturday, May 29, 2021 |
| Collection times may be affected by routing changes. Placing materials curbside by 7am helps ensure collection. |
Textile collection happening the week of May 31, 2021
Barrie residents can help keep reusable items out of the landfill by participating in the curbside collection of textiles (clothing, linens and shoes). The collection takes place the week of May 31 to June 4, 2021. Donating your items is easy:
- 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 large, clear bag.
- Put your items 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 and review the full list of acceptable items.
2021 Waste Audits
The City is conducting waste audits in 2021 to instruct, guide, support and measure the success of waste collection, processing and education programs. A waste study contractor will collect waste from selected residential locations. Signs will be posted on contracted vehicle indicating that the contractor is working on behalf of the City of Barrie.
Weekly Yard Waste Collection April through June
Yard waste collection occurs weekly during the April, May, and June.
Masks & Gloves are not Recycled
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 go in Garbage Bag
Cleaning wipes 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.