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.

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Dryer sheets

Put this item in the garbage cart.

Place this item in your curbside garbage. This item is not recycable or compostable.

Drywall

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

These items can be taken to the Barrie Landfill at 272 Ferndale Dr N for proper disposal. There is no curbside collection for construction and renovation waste.
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DVD/Bluray Case

Put this item in the garbage cart.

Consider reuse or a donation to local charities. Alternatively, this item can be placed in your garbage cart. This item is not compostable or recyclable.

Eavestrough

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

These items can be taken to the Barrie Landfill at 272 Ferndale Dr. N for proper disposal. There is no curbside collection for construction and renovation waste.
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Eggs / Eggshells

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.
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Elastic bands

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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Electric air cleaner

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

Consider reuse or donation to local charities. Alternatively, items can be taken to the Barrie Landfill at 272 Ferndale Dr. N for disposal in the electronics recycling program.
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Electric heater

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

Consider reuse or donation to local charities. Alternatively, this item can be taken to the Barrie Landfill at 272 Ferndale Dr. N for disposal in the electronics recycling program.
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Electric Motor

Put this item in the garbage cart.

Consider reuse or a donation to local charities. Alternatively, items can be taken to the Barrie Landfill at 272 Ferndale Dr. N for disposal in the electronics recycling proram.
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Electronic Cigarettes and Vapes

Put this item in the garbage cart.

Please place this item in the garbage, it is not recyclable or compostable. All E-Cigarettes and vapes must have their batteries removed before disposal. Batteries are hazardous waste, which can be disposed of free-of-charge at the Household Hazardous Waste Facility Saturday 8:30am-3:30pm at the Barrie Landfill Site, 272 Ferndale Dr. N.