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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Grass clippings

Put this item in the yard waste.

This item can be placed curbside in the yard waste collection program. Visit the yard waste page of this website for collection schedule, acceptable items and containers. Alternatively, residents may bring yard waste to the Barrie Landfill at 272 Ferndale Dr. N to be composted.
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Grease (automobile)

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

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

Put this item in the organics cart.

This item can be used to line your organics cart. Alternatively, paper bags can be placed in your curbside paper (grey) recycling box. Ensure recycling boxes are stacked to prevent blowing papers.
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Hair (human and animal)

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.

Halogen Lights

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

Halogen bulb recycling is available to Barrie residents free of charge at the the Barrie Landfill Site (272 Fernalde Drive North).
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Hardcover book

Put this item in the garbage cart.

Place these items in your garbage cart. Consider reuse or a donation to local charities.
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Hay

Put this item in the yard waste.

This item can be placed curbside in the yard waste collection program. Visit the yard waste page of this website for collection schedule, acceptable items and containers. Alternatively, residents may bring yard waste to the Barrie Landfill at 272 Ferndale Dr. N to be composted.
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Hearing Aids

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

Please consider donation to local charities. Alternatively, this item can be taken to the Barrie Landfill at 272 Ferndale Dr. N where it will be recycled in the electronics program.