Garbage Collection

Collection Schedule

• Residential Schedules

  • Refer to the map in the Waste Collection Calendar.
  • Look up your address.
  • Search your address using the interactive map.
  • Call 705-726-4242 (Mon–Fri, 8am–5pm) and Service Barrie staff will look up your collection day based on your address.
  • Download the City's mobile app and look up your address under Your Collection Schedule.
• Multi-Residential (6 units +) Schedules

  The Multi-Residential Collection Calendar includes dates for collection at multi-residential buildings (6 units or more).

• Business/Institutional Schedules

  • Call 705-726-4242 (Mon–Fri, 8am–5pm) and staff will look up your collection day based on your address and confirm if your business/institution is registered.
  • Refer to the map in the Waste Collection Calendar*
  • Look up your address*
  • Search your address using the interactive map*
  • Download the City's mobile app and look up your address under Your Collection Schedule*

  *Businesses and institutions must register for Business/Institutional Curbside Waste Collection and be approved to receive municipal waste services. The address may appear in the tools listed above, but please note the service is not available unless the business/institution has successfully registered.

• Residential Limits

  Please refer to specs for acceptable garbage containers. 

  Residential garbage limits outside the Downtown BIA: 2 garbage bags or cans every other week per residential dwelling.

  Residential garbage limits within the Downtown BIA: 2 garbage bags or cans every week per residential dwelling. 

  The BIA Boundary is detailed within the Curbside Collection Schedule Map and the Waste Management By-law.

• Multi-residential (6 units +) Limits

  To confirm garbage limits for your particular multi-residential property, please contact your property manager or site superintendent.

• Business & Institutional (Commercial) Limits

  There will be changes to collection frequency for commercial properties effective September 8, 2025.

  Applies to businesses and institutions that have registered for Business & Institutional Curbside Waste Collection and been approved for municipal waste services.

  Outside of the Downtown BIA: 12 bags/cans of garbage every other week. Collection occur son your collection day. 

  Within the Downtown BIA: six bags/cans per week. Collection occurs daily (Monday to Friday).

  The BIA Boundary is detailed within the Curbside Collection Schedule Map and the Waste Management By-law.

• Acceptable Garbage Container Specifications

  Acceptable garbage containers must:

  • be designed to be manually lifted;
  • have exterior side handles;
  • have a removable watertight lid (do not attach lid with rope or bungee cords);
  • have a capacity no greater than 125 litres;
  • not exceed 20kgs or 45 lbs (including contents) when placed at the curb for collection.

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• Acceptable Garbage Bag Specifications

  Acceptable garbage bags must:

  • have a capacity no greater than 125 litres;
  • not exceed 20kgs or 45 lbs (including contents) when placed at the curb for collection.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Why do I need to have my garbage curbside by 7am?

  Collection may be completed between 7am and 6pm. Routing changes, which could affect collection times, can occur for many reasons such as weather, road closures and vehicle breakdowns.  

• How can I confirm if an item can be diverted to recycling or organics?

  If you're not sure how to dispose of an item, look it up with our item lookup tool.

• How should I dispose of sharp items in my garbage?

  Please ensure sharp items (i.e. broken glass, light bulbs and nails) are wrapped in a protective material, such as newsprint, before placing the items into the garbage so they do not present a safety hazard to the collectors. Please label all garbage bags that (may) contain safety hazards.

  Please note: syringes and needles are NOT accepted in curbside garbage collection.

• How do I prevent pests from getting into my garbage?

  Most of the materials that attract pests are materials that should be placed in your green bin, which is collected weekly. If your garbage does not contain any food products it should not attract pests. You may also consider placing your garbage in a garbage can (not exceeding 125 litres in capacity) with a removable watertight lid, and storing your garbage inside of a garage or shed, to deter pests. 

• How can I dispose of a bulky item?

  Bulky items such as furniture, appliances, and construction and renovation wastes will NOT be collected by the curbside garbage contractors. Bulk items can be brought to the Landfill Site for a fee or consider donating to a local charity. Alternatively, Curbside Giveaways Days (previously New to Me Day) take place twice per year, and are a chance for residents to get rid of used items that others might like.

  Please note that the Waste Management By-law provides for people who illegally dump garbage to be charged up to $5000.00. Help keep Barrie clean and beautiful; if you see someone dumping garbage, construction waste or yard waste (leaves, grass clippings, etc.) on City property please report it to the City of Barrie at (705) 739-4219.

• What to do if my waste has not been collected? 

  Please remember to sort your waste for collection and have it curbside by 7am on your collection day/week. If you believe your collection of organics, garbage or yard waste was missed, please contact Emterra at customercare.barrie@emterra.ca or 1-833-253-8207.