Waste Item Lookup Tool

Not sure how to dispose of an item in Barrie? Look it up to see how it's properly sorted for curbside pickup or otherwise. If unable to find what you're looking for, please call 705-739-4219 or e-mail RethinkWaste@barrie.ca to have the item added to the search results.

The future of waste management includes a circular economy. This means we need to rethink the traditional three Rs (reduce, reuse, recycle) and consider the value of materials and products before they become waste. Let's rethink waste!

Please remember to ensure your materials are curbside by 7am for collection. If items are not curbside by 7am the City cannot guarantee they will be collected. Routing changes that could affect collection times can often occur for a number of reasons including weather, road closures and vehicle breakdowns.

While Barrie is geographically located in Simcoe County, the City of Barrie is governed separately. There are some differences to sorting items for curbside collection in the County and the City as different processors are used. If you live in Barrie, please refer to this lookup tool to be certain where items should go.
 

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Acetate

This item is hazardous waste. Proper disposal options are outlined below.

This item must be disposed of at the Household Hazardous Waste Depot at the Barrie Landfill site at 272 Ferndale Dr. N on Saturdays from 8:30am–3:30pm. Hazardous waste must not be placed curbside for collection or poured down the drain.

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Acetone Nail Polish Remover

This item is hazardous waste. Proper disposal options are outlined below.

This item must be disposed of at the Household Hazardous Waste Depot at the Barrie Landfill Site at 272 Ferndale Dr. N on Saturdays from 8:30am–3:30pm.  Hazardous waste must not be placed curbside for collection or poured down the drain.

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Acid or bases

This item is hazardous waste. Proper disposal options are outlined below.

This item must be disposed of at the Household Hazardous Waste Depot at the Barrie Landfill Site at 272 Ferndale Dr. N on Saturdays between 8:30am–3:30pm. Hazardous waste must not be placed curbside for collection or poured down the drain.

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Adhesives / Glue

This item is hazardous waste. Proper disposal options are outlined below.

This item can be disposed of at the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Facility at the Barrie Landfill Site at 272 Ferndale Drive North on Saturdays from 8:30am–3:30pm. The City's Recycling Depot (open during warmer weather months only) also accepts HHW on Saturdays. Hazardous waste must not be placed curbside for collection or poured down the drain.

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Aerosol can (empty)

Put this item in the recycling, containers box.

Effective May 1 2024, The City of Barrie is no longer responsible for residential recycling. Please visit CircularMaterials.ca/Barrie for more information. 

Empty aerosol cans can be put in your containers (blue) recycling box. Remove the dispensing nozzle (if possible) from the empty can. If there is a lid, place back on the top of the can and place in the recycling box.  Aerosol cans that are not empty must be taken to the Household Hazardous Waste Depot at the Barrie Landfill at 272 Ferndale Dr. N on Saturday between 8:30am–3:30pm.

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Aerosol can (full or partially full)

This item is hazardous waste. Proper disposal options are outlined below.

This item must be disposed of at the Household Hazardous Waste Depot at the Barrie Landfill Site at 272 Ferndale Dr. N on Saturdays from 8:30am–3:30pm. Hazardous waste must not be placed curbside for collection or poured down the drain.

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Aluminum foil

Put this item in the recycling, containers box.

Effective May 1 2024, The City of Barrie is no longer responsible for residential recycling. Please visit CircularMaterials.ca/Barrie for more information. Place clean aluminum in your curbside containers (blue) recycling box. Ensure aluminum plates and trays are rinsed. If foil is soiled place in curbside garbage
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Aluminum foil plate

Put this item in the recycling, containers box.

Effective May 1 2024, The City of Barrie is no longer responsible for residential recycling. Please visit CircularMaterials.ca/Barrie for more information. Place clean foil in your curbside containers (blue) recycling box. Please make sure aluminum plates and trays are rinsed. If this item is soiled place in the curbside garbage.
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Aluminum foil tray

Put this item in the recycling, containers box.

Effective May 1 2024, The City of Barrie is no longer responsible for residential recycling. Please visit CircularMaterials.ca/Barrie for more information. Place clean trays in your curbside containers (blue) recycling box. Please make sure aluminum plates and trays are rinsed. If this item is soiled place in the curbside garbage.
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Antenna

Put this item in the garbage.

Consider donating to local charities. Alternatively, this item can be brought to the Barrie Landfill at 272 Ferndale Dr. N and disposal in the metal recycling bin. This item is not recyclable through in the curbside collection recycling program.