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 (4:30am in the downtown BIA) for collection. If items are not curbside by this time, 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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Antifreeze

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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Antifreeze Empty Container

Put this item in the recycling, containers box.

The City of Barrie is not responsible for residential recycling. Please visit CircularMaterials.ca/Barrie for more information. 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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Applesauce cups (single serving)

Put this item in the recycling, containers box.

The City of Barrie is not responsible for residential recycling. Please visit CircularMaterials.ca/Barrie for more information. Place clean, empty containers in the curbside containers (blue) recycling box. If there is a lid, place back on container before putting in box.
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Appliances Containing CFCs

If this item is usable, it can be reused or donated to local charities!

Appliances containing CFCs include refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, water coolers, etc. Appliances containing CFC refrigerants must have the CFC's removed before disposal. This can be done at the Barrie Landfill site, 272 Ferndale Dr. N. The fee for this service is $15 per appliance.


More Disposal Info for Appliances Containing CFCs
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Aquarium

If this item is usable, it can be reused or donated to local charities!

Consider reuse or a donation to local charities. Please ensure containers are empty and if the item is small enough to fit in your garbage cart it may be placed inside for curbside collection. Alternatively, items can be taken to the Barrie Landfill Site at 272 Ferndale Dr. N for proper disposal.

Asbestos

Proper disposal of this item is described below.

Asbestos is designated as "Difficult Waste". Please contact the City of Barrie at (705) 739-4219 for more information on disposal.
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Aseptic container/box

Put this item in the recycling, containers box.

The City of Barrie is not responsible for residential recycling. Please visit CircularMaterials.ca/Barrie for more information. Place this item in your curbside containers (blue) recycling box. Ensure container is empty. If there is a lid, place back on container before putting in box.
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Ashes (Cold)

Put this item in the organics cart.

This item can be placed in the curbside organics cart. Please ensure ashes are cold prior to placing in cart. Carts may be lined with newspaper, paper bags or certified compostable liners. Plastic bags are not permitted in the organics program.

Asphalt

This item can be taken to the Barrie Landfill Site for proper disposal.

Asphalt, in small quantities (approximate size of curbside blue box or smaller) can be brought to the Barrie Landfill Site located at 272 Ferndale Dr. N. There is no curbside collection for this item.

Asphalt Roofing Shingles

This item can be taken to the Barrie Landfill Site for proper disposal.

Shingles can be brought to the Barrie Landfill Site located at 272 Ferndale Dr. N where they are recycled. There is no curbside collection for this item.