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 email waste@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.


Corn cobs and husks

Put this item in the organics cart.

Place in your organics cart. Carts may be lined with newspaper, paper bags or certified compostable liners. Plastic bags are not permitted in the organics program.

Corn Kernel Litter

Put this item in the organics cart.

Plant-based kitty litter is accepted in the organics program (organics cart). Please place in certified compostable bags.

Corn Litter

Put this item in the organics cart.

Efective May 1 2024, plant-based kitty litter is accepted in the organics program (organics cart). Please place in certified compostable bags.

Corn Stalk

Put this item in the yard waste.

Place at the curbside for collection in the yard waste collection program. Visit the yard waste website for collection schedule, acceptable items and containers. Alternatively, residents may bring yard waste to the Barrie Landfill Site at 272 Ferndale Dr. N for composting.

Cottage cheese tub

Looking for information on how to dispose of your recycling? Visit Circularmaterials.ca/Barrie
The City of Barrie is not responsible for residential recycling.

Cotton balls

Put this item in the garbage cart.

Place this item in the garbage. This item in not recyclable or compostable.

Crib

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

Consider reuse or a donation to local charities. Alternatively, items can be taken to the Barrie Landfill Site at 272 Ferndale Dr. N for proper disposal. There is no curbside collection for this item.

Curtain rod

Put this item in the garbage cart.

Consider reuse or a donation to local charities. If an item is small enough to fit into a standard sized garbage bag/can it may be placed out for curbside garbage collection. Alternatively, items can be taken to the Barrie landfill at 272 Ferndale Dr. N for disposal.

Curtains

Put this item in the garbage cart.

Please consider reuse or a donation to local charities. If the item is small enough to fit in your garbage cart it may be placed inside for curbside collection. Alternatively, this item can be taken to the Barrie Landfill Site at 272 Ferndale Dr. N for disposal.

Dairy Products

Put this item in the organics cart.

Place in your organics cart. Carts may be lined with newspaper, paper bags or certified compostable liners. Plastic bags are not permitted in the organics program.