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.


Dead animals

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

Do not handle dead wild animals or birds. Contact local Animal Control Services to ensure proper removal and disposal.
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Dental floss

Put this item in the garbage cart.

Place this item in the curbside garbage. This item is not recyclable or compostable.
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Deodorant container (empty)

Put this item in the garbage cart.

Place this item in your garbage cart. This item is not recyclable or compostable.
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Desk / Table

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 at 272 Ferndale Dr. N for disposal. There is no curbside collection for this item.
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Desktop Computer

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

Please consider reuse or donation to local charities. Alternatively, this item can be brought to the Barrie Landfill at 272 Ferndale Dr. N for disposal in the electronics recycling program.
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Detergent box

Put this item in the recycling, papers box.

The City of Barrie is not responsible for residential recycling. Please visit CircularMaterials.ca/Barrie for more information. Place these items in the garbage. This item is not recyclable or compostable due to health and safety concerns.
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Dialysis Bag

Put this item in the garbage cart.

Place item in garbage cart for curbside collection. This item is not recyclable or compostable due to health and safety concerns.
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Diaper

Put this item in the garbage cart.

Place diapers in your garbage cart for curbside collection. This item is not recyclable or compostable. Alternatively, between May 1 and October 31 annually, residents can dispose of a maximum of 2 clear bags of diapers per week at the Barrie Landfill Site at 272 Ferndale Drive North (maximum weight: 20kg/bag) at no charge. Bags must consist solely of diapers. Proof of residency is required.

Dimensional lumber

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

These items can be taken to the Barrie Landfill Site at 272 Ferndale Dr N for proper disposal. There is no curbside collection for construction and renovation waste.
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Dishwasher (metal)

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 in the metal recycling bin. There is no curbside collection for this item.