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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Electronic waste

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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Empty plastic bags from soil or soil amendments

Put this item in the garbage cart.

Please place this item in your garbage cart. This item is not recyclable or compostable.
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Envelope (with or without plastic window)

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 this item securely in your curbside paper (grey) recycling box. Shredded paper is recyclable and should go in a separate clear bag in your paper (grey) recycling box.
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Exercise equipment

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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Extension cord (electric cord)

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 in the electronics recycling program.
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Eyeglasses

Put this item in the garbage cart.

Used eyeglasses may be recycled at some eyeglass companies. Alternatively, place items in curbside garbage.
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Facial cleansing cloths

Put this item in the garbage cart.

Place this item in your curbside garbage. This item is not recyclable, flushable or compostable.
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Facial tissue

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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Fallen fruit from trees

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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Feathers (Artificial)

Put this item in the garbage cart.

Please place this item in the garbage, it is not recyclable or compostable.